The Strand is a 2.2km world-class beachfront promenade custom-built for enjoyment. Along this palm tree studded stretch are bike and walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, a water park and chic restaurants and bars with to-die-for water views.
The Strand is a facility that provides the opportunity for people of all ages to be physically active in their daily life. It is an environment that encourages people in the Townsville community, of all ages, to be out and about in their local community.
You can enjoy the free family fun of the water park, fish off the pier, choose to get active with a jog, or simply laze on Australia's Cleanest Beach and enjoy the million dollar views to Magnetic Island. The Strand offers the best of all worlds.
Boasting an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, The Strand caters for everyone.
Current Status 2012
| Rock Pool |
Closures: The Rockpool is closed every Thursday for cleaning and maintenance.
Currently no issues. |
| Water Park |
Closures: The Water Park is closed from 30th April, 2012 for approximately six weeks. Due to maintenance requirements.
Operating hours: 10am to 6pm April & May, 10am to 5pm June to August, 10am to 6pm September to November; and 10am to 8pm December to March.
Lifeguard: A lifeguard is provided during weekends, Queensland Public Holidays and Queensland and New South Wales State School Holidays. |
| Beaches |
Stinger Resistant Enclosure Nets are currently operating.
Operating hours: Currently open and patrolled by Surf Life Saving Queensland from 10am to 6pm until end Queensland State School Easter holidays; then 9am to 5pm until 30 November.
Stinger Resistant Enclosures are currently installed from November until May, pending drags by Surf Life Saving Queensland.
Currently no issues. |
| Road Closures |
Refer to Councils website (Resident Information / Public works and Road closures)worksschedule.aspx |
The specific features of The Strand provide for a wide range of activities including:
- Plenty of space and amenities for family picnics,
- The Promenade - 2.2km of landscaped, well-lit pathway gently winding along the seafront,
- Park areas - four headlands, Strand Park, and the grassed areas along the Promenade,
- Four beach areas,
- Stinger resistant enclosures - two stinger resistant enclosures (November - May),
- Rock Pool - tidal swimming with wheelchair access,
- Playgrounds - three (one enclosed) catering to different age groups,
- Teenrager - equipment for teens designed to assist in surfboard balance and hand games to increase hand and eye coordination,
- Basketball half court,
- Exercise equipment - eight strategically placed exercise stations along the Promenade,
- The Pier - 60 metre pier provides a venue for the keen fisherman,
- Fishing platform at the Rock Pool,
- Water Play Park - specially designed water based play activity,
- Tobruk Pool renovations,
- Artworks along The Strand - 13 main pieces are located along the Promenade,
- BBQ’s and plenty of space for family picnics, and
- Public toilets and showers