Townsville
🏟️ Address: Queensland Country Bank Stadium (North Queensland Stadium), 2 Pride Close, Railway Estate, Townsville, QLD, 4810, Australia Directions in Google Maps
The Queensland Country Bank Stadium is located in South Townsville, on the banks of Ross Creek. As there is no on-site car parking available at the stadium, travelling by public transport, or on foot if viable, is recommended. If you must travel by car, using the free event day park and ride service which operates from Lou Lister Park is recommended.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Queensland Country Bank Stadium (North Queensland Stadium). Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
There is no event day parking on the stadium site, with the exception of pre-bookable disabled-accessible parking, which is available in the stadium car parks immediately adjacent to the venue (e.g. off Pride Close). To book accessible car parking, click here.
Non-disabled event day visitors who wish to drive to the Queensland Country Bank Stadium should make use of the free event day park and ride service which operates from the Lou Lister Park car park, which can be accessed off Hermit Park (Brodie Street), via Charter Towers Road. The park and ride car park is located a 1.7 km (20 min) walk from the stadium. The shuttle buses are disabled-accessible, and accessible car parking spaces are located in close proximity to the bus drop-off and pick-up bay.
Other nearby off-site parking options include:
Please note that parking and traffic restrictions are usually in operation on event days, in the vicinity of the stadium and within the Townsville central business district (CBD). Drivers should therefore allow extra time to make their journeys.
There is an event day taxi rank on on the Central Park side of Dean Street, close to Saunders Street; it is located a 600 m (7 min) walk from the stadium. Taxi and rideshare drop-offs can also be made at the rideshare zone on Morey Street (Dean Street park and ride car park side), and on Flinders Street (Castle Hill side), close to Little Fletcher Street. Both drop-off points are located an approximately 800 m (10 min) walk from the stadium.
There is also a disabled-accessible drop-off and pick-up zone located on Pride Close, approximately a 150 m (2 min) walk from Gates D and E, at the south end of the stadium.
From the centre of Townsville it takes approximately 5 minutes to drive to the stadium. From Townsville railway station it takes between 5-10 minutes, and from Townsville Airport it is closer to a 10 to 15-minute drive.
Accommodation in Australia can be an expensive for international travellers because of the strong currency. However, Townsville is a lot less touristy than many coastal destinations like Brisbane and Cairns, making it relatively more affordable.
Spectators are permitted to bring homemade food, for personal consumption, into the stadium from outside. Water, hot drinks, unflavoured milk, and juice can also be brought in, provided they are stored in bottles with unbroken seals, small cardboard cartons, or flasks or Thermoses. Drinks may not measure more than 1.25 litres in volume. Foods required for dietary or medical reasons are also permitted. The following food and drink items, however, are not permitted to be brought into the stadium:
For spectators who wish to purchase food and drink on-site, there are numerous food and drink outlets within the venue, many of which stock produce from around Queensland.
Water fountains are located throughout the stadium; spectators are welcome to bring an empty, unsealed plastic bottle to refill inside the venue.
There are 8 main entry gates located around the stadium perimeter. Most stadium tickets include a recommended entry gate, depending on seat location, but the approximate location of the gates is as follows:
Re-entry is permitted at most Queensland Country Bank Stadium events, but spectators are advised to check with stadium staff when they first arrive at the venue. In the event that re-entry is permitted, spectators should retain their tickets and collect "pass-outs" from gate staff when they exit the stadium, in order to be re-admitted.
Public buses
The following public bus routes stop close to the Queensland Country Bank Stadium;
The 200, 201, and 203 buses operate daily, from morning until late evening; the 200 and 201 also operate until the early hours on Friday and Saturday nights.
All other aforementioned bus routes operate Monday to Saturday, from morning to at least early evening, with the exception of the 207, which operates Monday to Friday only.
Private coaches
Pre-bookable parking is available for private or hired coaches, on the Central Park side of Dean Street, a 600 m (7 min) walk from the stadium. To pre-book a parking space, click here.
Coaches can also make drop-offs within the Dean Street park and ride car park, with no pre-booking necessary.
Townsville railway station is the city's main rail hub. It is located a 1.3 km (16 min) walk from the Queensland Country Bank Stadium, or a 5-minute taxi ride.
It takes approximately 5 minutes to cycle to the stadium from central Townsville, via Lowths Bridge. In the event that this bridge is closed (for example on event days), the journey can take closer to 10 minutes, via Central Park Boardwalk or Little Fletcher Pedestrian Bridge. There are cycle lanes close to the stadium, including along stretches of Wally Trallis Way and Saunders Street.
There is a small number of free bike racks at the Dean Street park and ride car park, an 800 m (10 min) walk from the stadium. There is also a small number of free bike racks on Flinders Street, close to the junction with Little Fletcher Street, a 850 m (10 min) walk from the stadium.
Please note that due to the often hot climate, long bike rides should be undertaken with caution, and with due attention given to the temperature; planning routes in advance and staying hydrated are recommended.
There are 3 main pedestrian routes which can be used to access the stadium site:
It is just a 1.1 km (13 min) walk to the Queensland Country Bank Stadium from the very centre of Townsville, and from Townsville train station it is a 1.3 km (16 min) walk. From South Townsville the walk is slightly longer - it is a 1.9 km (23 min) walk from Victoria Park, for example.
Please note that due to the often hot climate, long walks should be undertaken with caution, and with due attention given to the temperature; planning routes in advance and staying hydrated are recommended.
Toilets are located throughout the stadium. There are also parenting rooms located at all 4 corners of the Level 1 concourse.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium (North Queensland Stadium) has a capacity of approximately 25,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
2 Pride Close, Railway Estate, Townsville, QLD, 4810, Australia.
