Free Things To Do  Riverway

Free Experience

Riverway

  • Explore Townsville’s bustling cultural precinct
  • Walk along the iconic Ross River
  • Catch a performance at the Arts Centre
  • Activities for all ages to enjoy
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What you need to know
Location

Riverway is Townsville’s commercial, cultural, sporting and leisure hub; open to the public all day everyday, visitors can take full advantage of the wide range of activities, eateries and attractions on offer. If a day outside is what you’re wanting the two swimming lagoons overlooking Ross River are the perfect place to relax and cool off. Surrounded by picnic areas and barbecue facilities, Riverway also appeals to the active holidayers with the scenic riverwalk. Lace up your running shoes or buckle up your helmet for a bike ride along Townsville’s iconic river.

Cultural enthusiasts will love the Riverway Arts Centre; encompassing all of Townsville’s cultural elements including the Pinnacles Gallery. This gallery is a dynamic art space and showcases a range of contemporary, engaging and interactive displays for all to enjoy. The Arts Centre’s events calendar is constantly filled with a large selection of comedy, cabaret and musicals to name a few.

This Townsville hotspot is a popular visitor destination all year round and with the large variety of restaurants and bars, it is suitable for any time of the day. Riverway also hosts a range of public events over major holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Australia Day.

Note

Facilities

  • Lifeguards on duty

  • Disabled parking and toilets available

  • Public toilets

  • Shaded/sheltered areas

  • BBQ facilities