Helpful Links
For more information on the Thuringowa and Townsville region, please visit some of the following links:
Tourism Links
  
Tourism Australia www.tourism.australia.com
This website provides all the information you need to know about the Australian tourism industry, and the wide range of products, experiences and destinations our unique nation has to offer.
Tourism Queensland www.tq.com.au
Tourism Queensland is the state's premier tourism marketing and promotion body, and also provides extensive information on tourism opportunities available throughout Queensland.
Townsville Enterprise www.townsvilleonline.com.au
Townsville Enterprise is the official Regional Tourism Organisation for the North Queensland region. This diverse region centres on the cities of Townsville and Thuringowa, and extends north to Mission Beach, south to the Burdekin, west to Charters Towers and includes the islands of Magnetic, Dunk, Hinchinbrook, Orpheus and Bedarra. This site provides information on all tourism, investment and economic opportunities in the region.
Queensland Holidays www.queenslandholidays.com.au
You’ll find comprehensive travel information here to help you prepare for a great holiday in Queensland. With the island of the Great Barrier Reef, sun-kissed beaches, lush rainforests and rugged Outback…Queensland offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for accommodation, what to do or places to visit, you'll find it all on Queensland Holidays.
Townsville Holidays www.townsvilleholidays.com.au
This site is the premier tourism site for Townsville, Thuringowa and the wider region.
Great Tropical Drive www.greattropicaldrive.com.au
The Great Tropical Drive is a self-drive touring route that winds its way from palm-fringed beaches, to ancient rainforests and the golden outback of North Queensland. This website will help you plan a driving holiday in Tropical Australia. Inside you will find detailed itineraries for 20 self-drive experiences. Take the time to experience the entire Great Tropical Drive route or choose a shorter drive to suit: from overnight drives to week-long 4WD adventures.
Great Tropical Drive - Bird Watching www.greattropicaldrive.com.au/birdguide.aspx
This particular aspect of the Great Tropical Drive website focuses on bird watching opportunities throughout North Queensland. This website is full of helpful information for the keen bird watcher, and includes a useful Great Tropical Drive Bird Guide, which can be downloaded for free.
Great Green Way www.greatgreenwaytourism.com.au
The Great Green Way is an area of outstanding natural beauty lying between Townsville and Cairns, Far North Queensland, including two World Heritage listings of the Wet Tropics Rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) www.gbrmpa.com.au
This site is the gateway for information on all aspects of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area. From fishing to diving, research and publications – this site is your one stop shop for everything you need to know about the Great Barrier Reef.
Wet Tropics Management Authority www.wettropics.gov.au
In 1990 the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments agreed on a framework to manage the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Magnetic Island www.queenslandholidays.com.au/magnetic-island-holidays
Magnetic Island - lose yourself for a day, a week, or forever on Magnetic Island. You will notice that it's like no other island getaway. The contrasting landscape of this World Heritage listed island makes this natural destination truly distinctive. The rocky granite headlands fuse with the 23 bays and beaches studded with magnificent Hoop pine trees, creating a dramatic coastline. Visible from the sea, Mount Cook hovers above the eucalypt woods and green vine forests. The island provides the perfect setting for a unique escape.
Mission Beach Tourism www.missionbeachtourism.com.au
Mission Beach Tourism - Mission Beach is approximately half way between Cairns and Townsville on Queensland’s north tropical coast and is the gateway to the famous Dunk and Bedarra islands.
Townsville Airport www.townsvilleairport.com.au
Townsville Airport is a key regional airport in Queensland, servicing the City of Townsville and the Thuringowa region which represent the centre for business and government activity in North Queensland. As a result there is a significant level of business travel between Townsville, Brisbane and Sydney. Townsville is also a hub for other activity centres in North West Queensland.
Tour Safe Queensland www.police.qld.gov.au/toursafe
Whether you are backpacking on a budget, or living it up on your holiday of a lifetime, TourSafe Queensland is designed to help you have a safer and more enjoyable holiday experience.
Queensland Rail on the Internet www.qroti.com.au
The information site for rail in Queensland, featuring QR (Queensland Rail) and Airtrain.
Queensland Government Alcohol Restrictions www.mcmc.qld.gov.au/community/restricted.php
For further information on Alcohol Restrictions that apply for some Indigenous Communities within Queensland.
Events
   
Thuringowa City Council Events Calendar http://www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/thuringowa/info/calendar/index
Thuringowa City Council's website includes and extensive list of events that happen throughout the year. This website outlines details of special events such as ANZAC Day, the River Festival and the Rollingstone Big Weekend, as well as performances, markets and other functions of interest.
Townsville City Council Events Calendar http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/calendar/
The Townsville City Council also has an easy to use Community Events Calender, which helps locals and vistors alike to find out what's happening throughout Townsville. From major festival to smaller community focused events, you'll be sure to find something that will interest you.
Townsville Enterprise Events Calendar www.townsville.qld.gov.au/calendar/
Townsville Enterprise, the Regional Tourism Organisation, offers an extensive calendar of events that are held throughout Townsville and Thuringowa. From award winning theatre performances to markets, rodeos to local festivals and sporting events, the Townsville Enterprise Calendar of Events will keep you informed of what’s happening around the region when you next come to visit.
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre www.tecc.net.au
Home to the Townsville Crocodiles NBL basketball team, as well as the venue to a wide range of other events such as expos, concerts, performances and even indoor rodeos, the Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre is definitely worth checking for your next visit to Townsville. This site will give you a full list of what’s on in Townsville, and also allows for online bookings.
Riverway Arts Centre riverway.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/arts
Check out the Riverway Arts Centre program of events to find out what’s happening at Thuringowa’s premier entertainment venue. The Riverway Arts Centre hosts a wide range of events, such as concerts, theatre performances, expos, art exhibitions, comedy acts and educational functions. The Riverway Arts Centre is definitely a must see for all visitors to Thuringowa.
Townsville Civic Theatre www.townsville.qld.gov.au/theatre/
Another popular venue for a wide range of concerts and performances, the Townsville Civic Theatre is worth checking out to see what’s happening around Townsville. The Civic Theatre website has all the details of upcoming events, as well as online booking facilities.
Tropic Sun Theatre www.tropicsun.com.au
Yet another of the regions exciting entertainment venues, Tropic Sun Theatre puts on a wide range of theatre performances year round that are sure to please. If you’re looking to experience some local culture, then look no further than Tropic Sun Theatre. Their website has full details of current and future performances.
North Queensland Cowboys Rugby League www.cowboys.com.au
If you’re a dedicated ruby league fan, or even if you’re not, watching a live Cowboys game is an experience not to be missed! Locals are passionate about football, and are especially fanatical about our local team, the North Queensland Cowboys. The fun, excitement and sheer thrill of watching a home game is a pleasure for locals and visitors alike. This website will give you all the information you need about the team, as well as dates for their next home game.
Investment and Economic Development Links
   
State Development www.sd.qld.gov.au
The Department of State Development provides a wide range of important information on how to start and grow small businesses, investment opportunities, economic development, current major projects, skills migration, key industries and much more. If you’re thinking about doing business in Queensland, or would simply like more information, the Department of State Development is definitely a great place to start.
North Queensland Area Consultative Committee (NQACC) www.nqacc.org.au
The North Queensland Area Consultative Committee (NQACC) is the key regional development network for the Australian Government in North Queensland. The website provides information on the North Queensland region, current projects, funding opportunities as well as small business support.
North Queensland Small Business Development Centre www.nqsmallbusiness.com
If you’re thinking about starting as small business in north Queensland, investing in north Queensland or you already own a small business in north Queensland, then the Small Business Development Centre will no doubt have useful information, resources and events that will interest you. Aimed at developing and encouraging small business growth in the region, the North Queensland Small Business Development Centre offers a range of training courses, business mentoring and coaching, seminars, networking function and sound business advice. No matter what stage of development your business is at – from initial ideas right through to well established enterprises – the North Queensland Small Business Development Centre can help you to continually improve and grow your business options.
Local Governments
Burdekin Shire Council www.burdekin.qld.gov.au
Burdekin Shire is part of the Great Tropical Drive, situated south of Townsville and north of Bowen. Burdekin is the administrative centre of the towns which include the townships of Ayr, Home Hill, Giru.
Cardwell Shire Council www.csc.qld.gov.au
Cardwell Shire Council is part of the Far North Queensland coastal region, situated between Cairns and Townsville. Tully is the administrative centre of the shire which also includes the townships, settlements and islands of Bilyana, Cardstone, Cardwell, Carmoo, Dunk Island, Euramo, Feluga, Goold Island, Hinchinbrook Island, Hull Heads, Jumbun, Kennedy, Lower Tully, Murray Upper, Murrigal, Silky Oak, South Mission Beach, Tully Heads and Wongaling Beach.
Charters Towers City Council www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au
Once the second largest city in Queensland at the height of the city's gold rush, Charters Towers is now renowned for its historic character and appeal, and for its collection of beautifully preserved 19th and early 20th century buildings and streetscapes.
Dalrymple Shire Council www.dalrymple.qld.gov.au
Dalrymple Shire is a unique and diverse part of North Queensland, and is equivalent to the size of Tasmania. The former gold mining town of Charters Towers is the centre of this regional shire, and is rich in history and culture. Dalrymple Shire boasts rugged, mountainous rainforest areas in the north east, and basalt strewn grasslands, to sandy desert plains in the south west.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council www.hinchinbrooknq.com.au
Hinchinbrook is a mosaic of World Heritage listed tropical rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, coral reefs, and rich sugarcane lands. The migration of Italian sugarcane farmers into the area from the late 1800s through to the 1950s formed a community rich in Italian culture and tradition, which is still evident today.
Townsville City Council www.townsville.qld.gov.au
This website provides information about the Townsville City Council and the programs and services we provide for local residents and visitors. There is information here on the full range of council services, local history, parks and gardens, community events, emergency support services, as well as how to pay council bills on line, and of course much, much more. Importantly, the site also provides fast links to related websites with information on local places of interest, business and economic development opportunities, as well as other cultural, sporting and social events and activities. It’s a dynamic website for a dynamic city.
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