Dairy Farmers Stadium
Street: Golf Links Drive
Suburb: Kirwan
City: Townsville
Postcode: 4817
Matches:
England v Papua New Guinea
(Saturday, 25 October 2008, 19:00)
Australia v Papua New Guinea
(Sunday, 9 November 2008, 19:00)
Capacity: Dairy Farmers - 26,500
When you’ve got an island paradise called Magnetic Island right on your doorstep, it’s not hard to see why people are attracted to Townsville. However, Townsville city is more than a magnetic destination – it’s the very heart of the life in the tropics, with the region extending north to captivating Mission Beach, south to rustic Burdekin and west to historic Charters Towers.
Surrounded by a rich hinterland of tropical rainforests and waterfalls, Townsville is the gateway to heritage gold mining towns, the stunning outback, scenic islands and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef. A short 20 minute ferry ride across to Magnetic Island finds you in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, where more than 2000 koalas roam free and unique bird life inhabit the island. With 23 bays and beaches at various locations across the island, you are free to explore the splendour and the beauty that the island is renowned for.
If looking for hidden treasures sound exhausting, other gems await you right in the middle of town. Catering for sophisticated palates and elegant tropical fun, this cosmopolitan city boasts an array of world class cafes, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, a world class casino and shopping experiences like no other. Which ever one you choose, you’ll experience Townsville’s friendly and unique, relaxed tropical ambience.
So whether you’re looking for an action packed tropical holiday, or just want to laze on a warm secluded beach, you can find all this and more on your holiday in Townsville, within the stunning and memorable North Queensland region.
POPULATION 170,000
PROXIMITY
Brisbane, 1091 km (679 miles)
Gold Coast, 1154 km (716 miles)
Rockhampton, 594 km (370 miles)
Great Barrier Reef, 2 hours by ferry
Magnetic Island, 20 mins by ferry
CLIMATE
Townsville’s climate during October is generally moderate with temperatures ranging from 22-32 degrees Celsius (72-90 degrees Fahrenheit), with humidity generally higher than southern locations such as Brisbane. Light, casual clothing is recommended.
TRANSPORT
Townsville is easily accessible by Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue, Macair and Skytrans airlines, Qld Rail's new Tilt Train and Sunlander, express bus lines Greyhound Australia and Premier and car or campervan along Queensland's prime coastal trunk route - the Bruce Highway.
An alternative drive route into the region is by the Great Inland Way via Emerald, Clermont and the Peak Downs Highway or the Overlanders Way via Mount Isa, Julia Creek, Hughenden and Charters Towers.
