Recently I travelled to Townsville to attend a conference and it just happened to be the same weekend that the Cowboys played the Storm! I had never been to a game at the newly renovated stadium, you may be shocked thinking "what!"
Well you know what it's like when you have something in your own back yard you keep putting it off and saying "I will do it sometime soon" luckily, that weekend was the right time!
We stayed at the newly renovated Holiday Inn, the old sugar shaker, which is located right in the heart of Flinders mall and directly opposite the Cowboys leagues club, how convenient!
For only $10 you can purchase a return ticket on the city bus, which is located across the road from the leagues club. It will take you out to the stadium and back to the same spot directly after the game, how good is that! Oh! I must add that the trip back on the bus, is fun and very interesting. You must also have a drink at the Cowboys leagues club after the game the whole team call in for the presentation and supporters are welcome!
I was so impressed with not only the efficiency of the buses, location, prices, but the whole set up, is just so well organised, I was even happier when I got there and realised I could get a real drink at the bar.
The night was amazing! I can guarantee that you won't feel crowded or uncomfortable, we had grandstand seats, which we purchased at really good prices. The only disappointment about the night, was, that the Cowboys lost.
Not that it really mattered, as I was with great friends and we just had an exceptional night out.
The Holiday Inn have packages to all Cowboys matches and I have just been thinking about going down in July when the Cowboys take on the Broncos, that will be interesting especially as Geoff is a huge Broncos supporter.
Both Virgin and Qantas fly to Townsville and they have some competitive airfares as well, so if you don't like to tackle the 4 to 5 hour drive take a flight instead you will be there in 40 minutes.
Hire a car and enjoy Townsville it is quite a nice city to visit.
cheers
Ida
