Origin in Paradise - Come for the game. Stay for the destination. by Townsville Enterprise

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Origin in Paradise Come for the game. Stay for the destination.

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Welcome to Townsville! Whether you support the Maroons or the Blues, we are thrilled to have you visiting our city during our popular winter events season.

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Townsville is the events capital of northern Australia, and as host for the first game of State of Origin 2021 you will experience some of the very best that North Queensland has to offer.

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Townsville is about to make Rugby League history as the first ever regional city to host a State of Origin game.

Townsville’s state-of-the-art stadium was built by the Palaszczuk Government for great celebrations of Australian sport like State of Origin.

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The enthusiasm of Queenslanders for the game of Rugby League has made Origin One a sell-out success that will be remembered in this city for years to come.

we have the incredibly beautiful Australian outback. Stay a little longer and make the most of this incredible part of the world. I hope you have time to experience our wonderful natural assets during your visit and I encourage you to make the time to come back. With nationally renowned events like our month long Northern Australia Festival of Arts, Ephemera Sculptures by the Sea, Australian Festival of Chamber Music and the Supercars there is something for everyone. Cr Jenny Hill Mayor of Townsville

For visitors, there’s a lot to love about Townsville from its relaxed lifestyle to the spectacular natural beauty of Magnetic Island and Hinchinbrook. Events like this are important for supporting local jobs, tourism operators and North Queensland’s Economic Recovery Plan, now underway. Once you’ve cheered on the Maroons to victory, exploring North Queensland’s tropical paradise is a terrific way of making the most of your stay in Townsville. Stirling Hinchliffe Minister for Tourism Industry Development and Innovation and Minister for Sport

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I can’t think of a better place to play and celebrate the first Origin game of 2021 than Rugby League’s heartland and the North’s world-class Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

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Not only does our city offer a wide variety of popular destinations and experiences within a short drive from your accommodation but to the east we have the beautiful Great Barrier Reef, to the north you will be among world heritage listed rainforests and to the west

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CEO’s Message Welcome to Origin in Paradise! From reef, to rainforest, to outback, island experiences, and now hosting Rugby League’s greatest rivalry, Townsville North Queensland has it all. Not to mention we're joining an elite club of only seven other cities to host a State of Origin and wear a badge of honour as the first regional centre in the country to do so.

With endless walking trails, sandy beaches, fresh waterfalls, and world-class dining, every Origin fan will be sure to find their shine in Townsville North Queensland. Claudia Brumme-Smith Chief Executive Officer Townsville Enterprise

Getting to the Origin ROAD CLOSURES & CHANGED TRAFFIC CONDITIONS

IMPORTANT TIMES: Corporate Gate at 6:00pm General Public Gates at 6:30pm Entertainment Starts Approx. 7:35pm NSW v QLD Origin at 8:10pm

Please note the following changed traffic conditions: • Lowths Bridge (Rooney Street) will be closed from 4pm for this event until approximately 90 minutes after the event. • Areas on Saunders St and Boundary Street around the stadium will be no right turn pre, post and during the event.

WALKING Walking is the best way to access the stadium precinct. The precinct is a short walk from the CBD (approx.1.2km), walk via:

TOWNSVILLE DROP OFF • Drop off zones are located at Morey Street and Flinders Street. • People seeking to drop off patrons should do so in Morey Street as a first preference. An alternative is at Flinders Street near Little Fletcher Street to walk across the Little Fletcher Street bridge into the Stadium.

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• Lowths Bridge (closed to vehicle traffic from 4pm) – north of the Stadium.

Please note there is NO public parking at the venue. There are parking options as per below:

• Central Park Bike & Pedestrian Pathways – north of the Stadium.

• Townsville CBD Parking – Ample parking is available in the Townsville CBD and surrounding suburbs. Please ensure you check local parking signage.

• Little Fletcher Street Bridge – south of the Stadium.

FREE EVENT SHUTTLES A free park and ride service operates from Lou Litster Park for this event. Access is only via Charters Towers Road onto Brodie Street, Hermit Park. Shuttles will run from 5.30pm and will return to the stadium for up to 60 minutes post event. This service is accessible.

TAXI AND RIDESHARE • Taxi zone at Dean Street adjacent to Central Park. • Rideshare zone at Morey Street or Flinders Street near Little Fletcher Street. • Private courtesy bus pick up and drop off is in the Dean Street carpark.

STAYING ON MAGNETIC ISLAND? Scan this QR code for the latest informatoin on how to get to and from the game!

ORIGIN EDITION WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE 2021

• Stadium Traffic Restrictions will be in place. • Reid Park Car Park is available for this event through Ticketmaster. Entry to Reid Park is via Pit Lane, 95/55 Boundary Street, Railway Estate QLD 4810. • Reid Park will be open from 5.00pm for those patrons who have pre booked a car parking space.

ACCESSIBILITY TRANSPORT A dedicated accessibility zone for pick up and drop off is located on Pride Close at the southern entrance to the stadium. Allocation within the venue’s accessible car park has been exhausted for this event.

COACHES AND MINIBUSES Courtesy and private buses (no larger than 22 seats) are able to drop off in the Dean St Car Park. Limited Courtesy and private bus parking is available along Dean Street, across from Central Park – Booking is required through the Queensland Country Bank Stadium Website.

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What to do

Whether you’ve got a spare hour or few days to explore, Townsville North Queensland has something for you!

GOT AN HOUR OR TWO? Castle Hill Walking up the Goat Track is a favourite workout for locals! Or, just drive up to the top and soak in the amazing 360 views!

The Strand Enjoy the views of Magnetic Island across the sparkling waters while you walk / scooter or stand up paddleboard along the foreshore. Enjoy an ice cream, picnic, barbeque or grab a bite to eat at the many cafes and restaurants. Checkout the Museum of Underwater Art’s ‘Ocean Siren’ at the Strand Jetty. At dusk, she lights up and changes colour according to ocean temperature data from the Davies Reef weather station!

Need to cool off? Take a dip in the ocean at our life-saver patrolled beach, swim in the Rockpool, or take the kids to the fabulous Strand Waterpark.

Jezzine Barracks Views, walks, history, art and more! Walk up to Kissing Point lookout and enjoy the picturesque view, stroll the coastal boardwalk, appreciate the traditional artworks, visit the Army Museum. Free entry, open Wed, Fri, Sun 9am – 1pm.

Museum of Tropical QLD Always a treat for lifelong learners, young and old. Come explore its fascinating exhibits, including: The Pandora Gallery, Science centre, Enchanted Rainforest and Colour – Secret Language of the Reef. Open 9.30am to 4pm daily. Street Art trail Townsville’s CBD is dotted with colourful artworks by local, national and world-renowned artists. Get your map from the Visitor Information Centre and become an urban art explorer!

Grab a bite There is an abundance of dining options in the CBD, including City Lane, Flinders St, the Strand and Townsville Central. Botanic Gardens Retreat into nature at Queens Gardens in the heart of the CBD, or drive to Anderson Park, Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens or The Palmetum – all within a 20-minutes’ drive from the CBD.

Riverway Ross River is the perfect backdrop for a stroll or bike ride. Swim in the lagoons, walk the shaded boardwalk and pathways along the river, visit Pinnacles Gallery, or have a meal at the restaurant. There is a range of different parkway circuits running from the CBD all the way down to Riverway.

(great for koala spotting). Feed the rock wallabies at Geoffrey Bay! Swim and snorkel the bays (there are two marked self-guided snorkel trails). Hop on and off the public bus or hire a car/kayak/jet ski/ bike / scooter to explore the island at your own leisure!

Billabong Sanctuary Meet your favourite Australian animals in a tropical bushland setting and see them in action, with a variety of shows on throughout the day. Open 9am till 4pm daily. Cape Pallarenda Offers amazing scenic trails, from short strolls to longer hikes or bike rides around the slopes of the Many Peaks Range. Once a quarantine station in the early 1900s and a strategic defence location in World War II, visitors can walk or ride to the World War II structures on the Cape Pallarenda headland.

GOT A DAY? Magnetic Island Only a 20 minute ferry ride from the CBD is an island paradise! Highlights include beaches, walking trails, snorkelling, wildlife and water sports. Popular walks on Magnetic Island include Hawkings Point lookout and the Forts Walk

Crystal Creek, Paluma Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek are ideal spots for a picnic lunch, swim, bushwalk or barbecue in a lush rainforest setting. The iconic Little Crystal Creek features a historic and charming stone arch bridge built in the 1930s, cascading waterfalls and inviting swimming holes. Big Crystal Creek, features a large swimming hole, fun rockslides and picnic area.

STAYING LONGER? Great Barrier Reef Snorkel or dive the stunning Great Barrier Reef. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Museum of Underwater Art’s spectacular ‘Coral Greenhouse’ installation.

LATEST PACKAGES & DEALS

Fishing Charter Get your fishing fix! Townsville North Queensland is renowned for offering some of Australia’s best fishing locations, reef or creek. Hinchinbrook See Australia’s largest permanent single drop waterfall – Wallaman Falls, meander through the beautiful TYTO wetlands, whiz through mountain bike trails or take a day trip to Hinchinbrook Island. Burdekin Discover Australia’s “Sugar Capital”. Have a picnic and play at Plantation Park, watch a movie at the Stardust Drive-in cinemas, visit Alva Beach or dive the famous SS Yongala shipwreck. Charters Towers Explore the ‘City of Gold’. Visit the oldest and largest surviving Battery in Queensland, the Venus Gold Battery. Meet the amazing Longhorns on a Texas Longhorns tour.

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