Food scene
See below some of my favourite places to eat.
Just down the road on the foreshore of Bushland Beach.
Great place to eat whether it is for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
Has a great rock pool for the whole family to enjoy.
Playground and beach access.
6 locals recommend
Bushland Beach Tavern
70 Livistonia ClJust down the road on the foreshore of Bushland Beach.
Great place to eat whether it is for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.
Has a great rock pool for the whole family to enjoy.
Playground and beach access.
Great place to eat right on the water with magnificent views of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island.
31 locals recommend
Longboard Bar & Grill
80 Gregory StGreat place to eat right on the water with magnificent views of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island.
Without doubt the best breakfast and don't the locals know it.
Last visit I was lucky enough to be having breakfast with the Cowboys Legend Michael Morgan and his family sitting across from me.
6 locals recommend
Betty Blue & The Lemon Tart
95 Denham StWithout doubt the best breakfast and don't the locals know it.
Last visit I was lucky enough to be having breakfast with the Cowboys Legend Michael Morgan and his family sitting across from me.
Neighbourhoods
A great place to visit by car on the barge or by Sealink passenger ferry.
Horseshoe bay is my favourite with Water Sports such as hiring a JetSki or being towing on a tube.
The Marlin bar is a great place for lunch with a cold ale, but for breakfast, it is an easy choice - Cafe Nourish.
Magnetic Island Road
Magnetic Island RoadA great place to visit by car on the barge or by Sealink passenger ferry.
Horseshoe bay is my favourite with Water Sports such as hiring a JetSki or being towing on a tube.
The Marlin bar is a great place for lunch with a cold ale, but for breakfast, it is an easy choice - Cafe Nourish.
Traveler advice
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Australian Festival of Music
26 Jul - 04 Aug 2024
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2024 NTI Townsville 500 Supercars
5-7 Jul 2024
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PBR Australian Grand finals
01 & 02 Nov 2024
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Cotters Markets
334 Flinders Street.
150 Stalls.
Each Sunday 0830 - 1300h
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Strand Night Markets on the foreshore
First Fri of each month May - Dec - 5pm - 9:30pm except Aug.
Huge variety of food, fashion, craft, jewellery, and home and leisure displays.
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Horseshoe Bay Markets
Second and last Sun of the month and school holidays 9am- 2pm
Brilliant arts and crafts, clothing, food and assorted treasures.
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Townsville Entertainment Centre
Showman (i’m going 😊 - Sat 29 & Sun 30 Jun 24. Tribute Queen - Sat 03 Aug 24. Jim Jefferies - Sun 18 & Mon 19 Aug 24. Sushi Mango - Fri 30 & Sat 31 Aug 24. Tones And I - Sat 31 Aug & Sun 01 Sep 24. BJORN Again - Sat 05 & Sun 06 Oct 24. PBR - Fri 01 & Sat 02 Nov 24.
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Townsville Civic Theatre Events
13 July - Jimmy Rees. 29 Aug - Ross Noble. 08 Nov - The Comedians.
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2024 Cowboys Home Games
Rd 5 - 7 Apr Gold Coast Titans. Rd 8 - 27 Apr Penrith Panthers. Rd 9 - 4 May Dolphins. Rd 12 - 24 May West Tigers. Rd 14 - 08 Jun Warriors. Rd 18 - 06 Jul Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Rd 20 - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. Rd 21 - 27 Jul Cronulla Sharks. Rd 23 - 10 Aug Brisbane Broncos. Rd 24 - 17 Aug Canberra Raiders. Rd 26 - 29 Aug Melbourne Storm. Then FINALS 🏉
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Townsville Show 🤡
28 June to 01 July