Townsville Triathlon Festival
Will you be a visitor to Townsville when attending the Townsville Triathlon Festival, or maybe you’ll be in the region and looking for something to do at the time? With over 300 days of sunshine, 3000 rooms, 700 plus dining options and a jam packed events calendar Townsville North Queensland is perfect for your sporting holiday. Either way Townsville is a vibrant region that encompasses beautiful coastal towns, rainforests, rugged Outback and country terrain. But the appeal of this lovely region expands further from the city of Townsville... head in any direction and you’ll be rewarded. The Great Barrier Reef sprawls to the east, the Outback beckons to the west, island paradises such as Magnetic Island and Hinchinbrook Island entice to the north while sugar cane and mango farming communities tempt in the south. The opportunities for exploration invite you. For more information visit:
www.townsvilletrifestival.org.au
Groovin The Moo Festival
2014 marked the tenth anniversary for the dynamic youth festival held at Murray Sports Complex attracting thousands of locals and tourists to Townsville! GTM is Australia's only regional national touring music event and Townsville is one of five licensed all ages events on the tour and features a number of artists (including at least ten international) who perform over twelve hours of music, across an outdoor double stage and the Moolin Rouge Big Top. GTM is about connecting with the local regional community through providing an annual, unique and enjoyable experience through live music, beautiful location, a relaxed atmosphere. Presented by triple j, the GTM program tours acts from all genres which in turn reflects the importance of diversity for the festival. GTM also has an abundance of food outlets along with licensed bars.
Strand Ephemera
Strand Ephemera, first held in 2001, is Townsville’s biennial outdoor sculpture festival, offering a major exhibition, workshops, talks and performances. Held along the 2 kilometre Strand recreational area, it incorporates highly engaging and creative artworks within an idyllic landscape. This year’s Strand Ephemera featured 31 artworks, however the realisation of these works has involved the considerable effort of over 40 artists and participants—and countless more sponsors and supporters.
