We encourage you to book your accommodation and flights to Townsville early to secure the best possible rates - July is the high season.

Travel & Accommodation

Whether you want to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, explore pristine rainforests, relax on a secluded beach or try one of the many exciting activities available on Magnetic Island, Sunferries Travel is your one-stop-shop for the perfect holiday in North Queensland. Not only is Sunferries an award winning ferry service since 1997, providing the quickest link between Townsville and Magnetic Island with 19 ferry services a day, Sunferries also offer an expansive range of tours, transport and accommodation options for the Townsville region. From beach front apartments to five-star luxury accommodation, Sunferries Travel has it covered.

For more information on tours and travel packages, call your North Queensland Travel Specialists - Sunferries Travel on 07 4726 0888 or visit http://www.sunferries.com.au/

Jupiters Townsville offers a number of accommodation options to suit visitors to Townsville and locals alike. Superbly located between Magnetic Island, the Breakwater Marina and the Strand, Jupiters is the ideal location for Townsville's only 4 and a half star hotel. Centrally located and hosting a number of Festival events, Jupiters Townsville is an ideal accommodation option for Festival patrons. For more information please visit Jupiters Townsville website at http://www.jupiterstownsville.com.au/.

Renaissance Tours

Australia's leading cultural tour operator, Renaissance Tours, in conjunction with the AFCM, is offering three great Festival Packages featuring performance, exclusive events and a choice of hotels. For the full experience, add the 'Chefs in the North' dinner and our special Dreamtime Journey post-tour. For further information and bookings, please visit http://www.renaissancetours.com.au/ or phone Renaissance Tours on 1300 727 095.

More information on travel and accommodation is avaliable at http://www.townsvilleholidays.info/

Flights

Townsville is serviced frequently by Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jet Star with direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Mt Isa & Western QLD, Cairns and Mackay.

Please visit their website for bookings:
 
Qantas - http://www.qantas.com.au/
Virgin Blue - http://www.virginblue.com.au/
Jetstar - http://www.jetstar.com.au/