We encourage you to book your accommodation and flights to Townsville early to secure the best possible rates - July is the high season.
Flights
Townsville is serviced by Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar with at least one airline having direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Across much of Queensland MacAir services many regional towns and cities as well.
Please visit their website for bookings:
MacAir - http://www.macair.com.au/
Qantas - http://www.qantas.com.au/
Virgin Blue - http://www.virginblue.com.au/
Jetstar - http://www.jetstar.com.au/
Accommodation
There is a large range of accommodation available in Townsville including serviced
apartments, hotels and resorts. Accommodation options available include the following:
Aquarius on the Beach
75 The Strand
Townsville QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4772 4255
Fax: 07 4721 1316
Website: http://www.aquariusonthebeach.com.au/
Holiday Inn Townsville
334 Flinders Mall
Townsville QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4729 2000
Fax: 07 4721 1263
Website: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/160/en/hd/TSVFM
Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive
Townsville QLD 4810
FREECALL: 1800 079 210
Phone: 07 4722 2333
Fax: 07 4772 4741
Website: http://www.jupiterstownsville.com.au/
Jupiters Townsville offers the following accomodation packages to AFCM members for the period of the Festival:
Tropical Getaway:
1 night accommodation in a superior room
Full buffet breakfast for two in Aqua Restaurant
$10 Match'n'Play casino voucher
Marina View Room $194
Ocean View Room $204
Sunshine and Dine:
1 night accommodation in a superior room
Full buffet breakfast for 2 in Aqua Restaurant
Buffet dinner for 2 in Aqua Restaurant
Sparkling wine and chocolates
Valet car parking
$10 Match'n'Play casino voucher
Marina View Room $308
Ocean View Room $318
Mercure Inn Townsville
Woolcock Street
Hyde Park QLD 4812
Phone: 07 4725 2222
Fax: 07 4725 1384
Website: http://www.accorhotels.com/accorhotels/fichehotel/gb/mer/1753/fiche_hotel.shtml
Rydges Southbank Townsville
23 Palmer Street
Townsville QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4726 5265
Fax: 07 4721 2010
Website: http://www.rydges.com/hotel/0/RQTOWN/Rydges-Southbank-Townsville.htm
Quest Townsville
30-34 Palmer Street
Townsville QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4772 6477
Fax: 07 4772 6766
Website: http://www.questtownsville.com.au/
Seagulls Resort
74 The Esplanade
Rowes Bay QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4721 3111
Fax: 07 4721 3133
Website: http://www.seagulls.com.au/
Hotel Ibis Townsville
12 Palmer Street
Townsville QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4753 2000
Fax: 07 4753 2006
Website: http://www.ibishotels.com.au/
Hotel Ibis Townsville is pleased to offer the following accomodation package to AFCM members, available for any night of the Festival:
1 night accomodation in a king room
3 course dinner, and breakfast in the Sugatrain restaurant
$250 for two people
$199 for a single person
Mariners North Holiday Apartments Townsville
7 Marines Drive
Townsville QLD 4810
Phone: 07 4722 0777
Fax: 07 4722 0700
Website: http://www.marinersnorth.com.au/
Peppers Blue On Blue Resort - Magnetic Island
123 Sooning Street
Nelly Bay QLD 4819
Phone: 07 4758 2400
Fax: 07 4758 2499
Website: http://www.peppers.com.au/Blue-On-Blue
Mantra One Bright Point - Magnetic Island
146 Sooning Street
Nelly Bay QLD 4819
FREECALL: 1800 809 533
Phone: 07 4758 2100
Website: http://www.mantraresorts.com.au/accommodation/apartments/one-bright-point/
More information on travel and accommodation is avaliable at www.townsvilleholidays.info , www.sunferries.com.au/sunsea-travel.asp and www.smithandelliott.com.au.
