Queensland · City of Townsville

Event Hire in TownsvilleFor tropical parties, beachfront gatherings and island celebrations in North Queensland.

Townsville is North Queensland’s largest city, with suburbs such as Kirwan, Kelso, Douglas and Annandale spread around the city centre and the Strand. The council area also includes Magnetic Island, reached by ferry.

What people hire here

Townsville at a glance

Council area
City of Townsville
Part of
The Townsville urban area
Central locality
Townsville QLD 4810
Localities listed
92: the city centre, 43 suburbs, 15 towns and 33 rural localities
Postcodes
4810, 4811, 4812, 4814, 4815, 4816, 4817, 4818, 4819
Time zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time all year (no daylight saving)

Suburb, council and postcode details come from the Australian locality list that powers the suburb search in the brief.

Stone courtyard at dusk under a canopy of festoon lights, with long timber tables, greenery runners, candelabra and cross-back chairs

Settings

Beachfront, suburbs and island.

The Strand

By the water

Beachfront parks suit evening gatherings once the heat eases.

Suburbs

Kirwan to Annandale

Family homes suit backyard parties with shade and fans.

Magnetic Island

Island celebrations

Island events need ferry and delivery plans made early.

Services

Event hire in Townsville.

Seasons

Dry season and wet season.

  1. Wet season

    Hot, humid and stormy through the warmer months. Cover is essential.

  2. Early dry season

    Humidity drops and evenings become pleasant, a popular time for events.

  3. Dry season

    Warm, sunny days and mild nights suit outdoor celebrations.

  4. Late dry season

    Heat and humidity rise before the rains return. Plan shade and airflow.

Local planning

Tropical planning notes.

  1. Wet season

    The wet season usually runs through the warmer months. Keep a covered plan and check forecasts closely.

  2. Heat

    Days can be hot for much of the year. Late afternoon and evening starts are more comfortable outdoors.

  3. Magnetic Island

    The island is reached by ferry. Ask suppliers whether they deliver there before planning an island event.

  4. Cyclone season

    Cyclone season runs from November to April. Have a backup date or venue in mind for outdoor events.

Areas

Suburbs, towns and localities in the City of Townsville.

Largest first, with postcodes.

  • Kirwan4817
  • Kelso4815
  • Mount Louisa4814
  • Annandale4814
  • Douglas4814
  • Bushland Beach4818
  • Cranbrook4814
  • Burdell4818
  • Condon4815
  • North Ward4810
  • Aitkenvale4814
  • Mount Low4818
  • Wulguru4811
  • Rasmussen4815
  • Idalia4811
  • Deeragun4818
  • West End4810
  • Heatley4814
  • Mundingburra4812
  • Hermit Park4812
  • Bohle Plains4817
  • Townsville4810
  • Railway Estate4810
  • Gulliver4812
  • Currajong4812
  • Pimlico4812
  • Alice River4817
  • Garbutt4814
  • Vincent4814
  • South Townsville4810
  • Belgian Gardens4810
  • Thuringowa4817
  • Rosslea4812
  • Oonoonba4811
  • Murray4814
  • Black River4818
  • Jensen4818
  • Hyde Park4812
  • Stuart4811
  • Alligator Creek4816

Largest 40 of 92. All are searchable in the brief.

Guides

Guides for tropical events.

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Questions

Townsville questions, answered.

Answers for events in and around Townsville.

Does this page cover Magnetic Island?

Yes. Magnetic Island localities such as Nelly Bay, Arcadia and Horseshoe Bay are in the City of Townsville.

When is the best time for an outdoor event?

Many people choose the dry season, when days are sunny and humidity is lower. Check forecasts for any date.

Is Cairns covered here?

Cairns has its own page, about 280 kilometres north in a straight line.

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