Experience Townsville's finest flavours

Hugging the Queensland coastline in the midst of the tropics sits the city of Townsville. While the metropolis may be regional, it isn’t lacking when it comes to cuisine, with Townsville’s collection of restaurants and cafes continuing to grow.

Of course, it helps that Townsville resides within a region heaving with produce. On one side sits the Great Barrier Reef, and bountiful fishing opportunities. On the other, farmland rich in tropical produce. You can sample these quintessential Queensland flavours at the weekly Cotters Market, held on Flinders Street every Sunday. 
 
Or, make way directly to the eateries scattered throughout town. No visit to Townsville is complete without a meander down the main drag – The Strand is a 2.2 kilometre-long waterfront parkway where you’ll find the bulk of Townsville’s cafes, from coffee specialists to the health-conscious. 
 
Restaurants are near just as plentiful, though many favour a more casual approach to dining. Palmer Street has collected the bulk of these - considered Townsville’s premium eating strip, the space plays host to a range of venues of varying budgets and cuisines. International flavours abound from Mexican to Modern Australian, including the much-loved all-day diner Jam.