Arts, Culture & Heritage
Encore, encore...
You will be surprised at the variety and quality of arts and culture that has developed in Townsville and its adjacent city, Thuringowa.
From performing to visual arts, cultural festivals and culinary delights, the arts and culture scene is thriving in this progressive city.
Must Sees
- Experience a performance by locally based, internationally acclaimed, professional dance company - Dance North The annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music
- The annual Charters Towers Country Music Festival
- The innovative, annual ‘Strand Ephemera”
- Enjoy a lively performance by one of the local theatre groups
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Must Dos
- Experience the culture and atmosphere of the annual Greek Festival
- Enjoy the festivities and traditions of the annual Australian Italian Festival
- Be entertained and sample the cuisines of the world at the annual Cultural Fest
- Visit the local arts galleries, such as the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Pinnacles Gallery that house both local and travelling exhibitions
- Learn about the history, heritage and culture of North Queensland through a tour of local museums
- Step back in time when you visit “The Heritage Centre” owned by the National Trust of Queensland.
- Visit the Hotel Noorla in Ingham, which was originally built as a CaneCutters Boarding House before being converted to a hotel.
- Experience the outback and learn of the history and legends of these historic gold mining towns through the “Ghosts of Gold” tour in Charters Towers.
- Visit the Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Centre to learn about the history of the indigenous people of North Queensland and be exposed to traditional performances. A diverse range of indigenous art can also be viewed and purchased on your visit
- Visit the Gudjuda Cultural Centre in the Burdekin
- Participate in the Heritage Trails of Townsville, Thuringowa and Charters Towers
- Visit the Heritage Tea Rooms in Dalrymple Shire and enjoy the wonderful delicacies
- Enjoy the World War II Fortes located in Townsville, Magnetic Island and Charters Towers
- Experience the Full Moon Drum Circle on the Strand each month during full moon
