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The second stage of Riverway, and consists of an international standard AFL and cricket stadium, capable of holding more than 10,000 people, and was first used to host the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash cricket match on the 31st of December 2007.
Riverway Stadium, also known as Townsville Cricket Ground, is an international-standard cricket and Australian rules football stadium in Thuringowa Central, Townsville, Queensland. The stadium is a part of the Riverway sporting and cultural complex.
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These gardens were established in 1984
If you have the chance to see a football (rugby league) match while you're in the area and are into sports, it's recommended that you do so. The atmosphere in the Stadium, the home of the North Queensland Cowboys, is abuzz at all home matches. The stadium used to be known as Stockland Stadium, Malanda Stadium and Dairy Farmer's Stadium.
The Palmetum is a botanical garden featuring one family of plants, the palms. The collection contain all six subfamilies within the family Arecaceae. Approximately 60 species of palms are native to Australia; most are represented. The collection contains about 300 species; many rare and threatened in their natural habitat.
Castle Hill at the centre of the city has amazing views both east to Magnetic Island and west to the suburbs and hills. There is a road to the top, but the steep uphill walk is also popular, particularly in the evening when it is cooler.
These gardens were established in 1932. There are special collections of Pandanus. They have been called Townsville's finest park.
Located at Townsville's beautiful Jezzine Barracks, the Museum collects and exhibits objects and stories relating to the history of the Australian Army in North Queensland from colonial days through to modern day conflicts.