The Strand's 20th Birthday
This page commemorates when The Strand turned 20, on Saturday 19 October 2019.
Before Reconstruction
Kissing Point, the Strand and the suburb of North Ward, aerial view, 1968
Athletes preparing for a triathlon on the Strand beach, Townsville, 1991
The rock wall on the Strand, reconstructed after Cyclone Althea, 1973
Construction of the Coral Sea Memorial Rockpool at Kissing Point nearing completion, 1968
The Rockpool on The Strand, reconstructed after Cyclone Althea, 1973
Swimmers at the Coral Sea Memorial Rockpool, Kissing Point, 1968
During Reconstruction
Work in progress on The Strand redevelopment, 8 December 1998
Work in progress on The Strand Park foreshore during The Strand redevelopment, 1999
Aerial view of work in progress on The Strand redevelopment, 1999
Work in progress near Strand Park during The Strand redevelopment, 1999
Work in progress on The Strand Rockpool during The Strand redevelopment, 1999
After Reconstruction
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand
Aerial of The Strand Headland
Aerial of The Strand Jetty
Strand Pathway
Strand Water Park
The Strand Rockpool
Strand Beach
Strand Beach
Strand Beach
Strand Jetty
Strand Jetty
Christmas 2P Free Parking
Enjoy 2 hours of free parking in the city this December. No need to use the meter or the Townsville Parking app in 2P zones, but time limits still apply.
New Year's Eve Celebrations
The countdown to New Year's Eve is on! Celebrate with Council's free events across three locations: Riverway, The Strand and Magnetic Island.
Get Active Sign On
Promote your local sporting or fitness organisation for free at Council’s Get Active Sign On in 2026. Apply online now to be an Exhibitor at this free community event.
Citylibraries School Holiday Program
Check out the exciting programs and activities at Townsville Citylibraries this December - January School Holidays!
School Holiday Guide
Pack the school holidays with adventure and activities with the help of our School Holiday Guide.