The ‘big smoke’ of North Queensland, this lively urban centre perched on the Coral Sea is immersed in tropical wonder. A place to forge your own path in untamed, yet accessible, beauty, Townsville is proudly ranked as one of the globe’s top 100 sustainable destinations.
Get hands-on, learn, and be inspired by Great Barrier Reef tours, island research stations, and museums from the city to the ocean floor to our World Heritage-listed rainforests.
Proposed sports disciplines in Townsville
Olympic Games
We recognise it is our collective efforts and responsibility as individuals, communities and governments to ensure equality, recognition and advancement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across all aspects of society and everyday life, including sport. We are committed to building a deeper connection with First Nations Peoples through meaningful listening and authentic engagement. We celebrate and honour all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians and Paralympians past and present and we are committed to honouring their unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and the rich contribution they have made and continue to make to society and sport.
