Why is North Queensland regional Australia's premier destination for business, sporting and cultural events?
A Better Bottom Line
North Queensland is one of Australia’s most affordable destinations with extremely competitive venue hire fees and an average daily room rate of just $92 (Source: Tourism Queensland).
Accessibility
Townsville boasts more than 16,000 direct airline seats each week. Direct flights arrive daily from destinations such as Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns. Passengers flying from New Zealand to Townsville also enjoy the benefit of being able to check their luggage straight through. Further to this, Townsville has the unique advantage of its CBD conveniently located just 10 minutes drive from the airport.
Plenty to See & Do ~ Where the Reef Meets the Outback
With easy access from Townsville’s accommodation houses, delegates can enjoy idyllic tropical islands, world heritage listed rainforest, authentic outback towns or, of course, the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.
Life in the Tropics
North Queensland is blessed with an average of 300 days of glorious sunshine every year. Whether you chose a seaside welcome reception or a gala dinner by a billabong, the sun and stars will be shining upon you all the way. With weather like this, it’s no wonder the locals are so friendly!
North Queensland prides itself on being a multi-cultural destination that is still uniquely and essentially Australian. Visitors from all over the world are welcomed to the region and encouraged to experience the real Australia!
Quality Venues & Services
North Queensland boasts world class venues supported by a community of professionals who work together to deliver flexible service that is tailored to your event. In this part of the world, you, your team and each and every one of your delegates is considered a VIP.
Going Green
Townsville and the North Queensland Region are working towards developing green initiatives in the Business Events Industry.
Townsville and the North Queensland region is Australia's newest meeting and convention hot spot. It has never been easier to reach. It has never had so many facilities. It remains one of the world's most stunning environments.
Options, access, facilities - it adds up to a meeting planner's dream.