Where can I see wild crocodiles in Townsville?

In particular at the gated fishing village located on the south side of Townsville bordered by the aptly named Alligator and Crocodile creeks called Cleveland Palms.

• Nome is a hot spot for crocodiles in Townsville.
• Cleveland Palms is famous for fish, and also crocs.

Are there crocodiles near Townsville?

Croc sightings are rare as the beach is not their normal habitat – they might occasionally sun bake there with a belly full of food. However, stay out of creeks and creek mouths all year round.

What happened to the Townsville crocodiles?

On 14 April 2016, the Crocodiles pulled out of the 2016–17 season due to financial pressures.

Is it safe to swim at the beach in Townsville?

The Strand is a 2.2km world-class beachfront promenade custom-built for enjoyment. Along this palm tree lined stretch are bike and walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, playgrounds, exercise stations, a water park and restaurants and bars with to-die-for water views.

Is it safe to swim in Townsville?

Balgal Beach is the only beach to the north of Townsville with patrolled swimming enclosures during stinger season. So its safe to bring the kids swimming and there’s also a small playground. However, do not, under any circumstances, be tempted to swim in the estuary by the fish ramp.

Why did Townsville Crocodiles fold?

NBL owner Larry Kestelman says the Townsville Crocodiles had no option but to fold as they had become financially unsustainable. The club’s directors withdrew the Crocs from the competition late yesterday, leaving eight teams to contest the 2016-17 NBL title with Brisbane effectively replacing Townsville.

Are there crocodiles at Bushland Beach Townsville?

According to the Department of Environmental science (DES), there have been 113 croc sightings across Queensland in the last 30 days. Bohle River boat launch ramp at Bushland Beach. Fourteen of these reported sightings have been within the Townsville Local Government Area, and three have been spotted in Hinchinbrook.

Are there salt water crocodiles in Townsville?

A large saltwater crocodile partial to free meals has been removed from a Townsville beach after apparently being fed by locals. The 3.8-metre reptile was trapped at Saunders Beach on Thursday after being spotted lurking at local boat ramps and a pontoon in a nearby creek.

Are there jellyfish in Townsville?

A woman has been taken to hospital following a suspected box jellyfish sting while swimming at a beach in Far North Queensland. The woman, in her 40s, was swimming in neck-deep water with family at Pallarenda Beach near Townsville just before midday on Sunday when she was stung on her thigh and abdomen.

Are there box jellyfish in Townsville?

Swimmers are warned to be careful at Townsville beaches with more box jellyfish pulled from the water since November than in the 2018-19 season. Lifeguards at Pallarenda Beach, Magnetic Island, The Strand and Balgal Beach found between 30 and 40 box jellyfish since November.

Are there crocodiles at Crystal Creek Townsville?

Swimming at Big Crystal Creek in the Paluma Range National Park near Townsville, Queensland. Photo courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland. It’s safe to swim here – it’s too far inland and high up for the big saltwater crocodiles to concern themselves with.

Are there saltwater crocodiles in Townsville?

Where did the Townsville Crocodiles basketball team play?

The Townsville Crocodiles were an Australian professional men’s basketball team based in the North Queensland city of Townsville.

What happened to the Townsville Suns in 1998?

Throughout, Townsville fans stuck by the team, ensuring the club set an Australian record for attendances; the Suns sold out their first 69 games at the “Furnace” (capacity 4,141), a streak that was only broken after the venue was expanded for the 1998 season. It was a very different team that took the court in the 1998/99 season.

What happened to the Crocs in the Grand Final?

The Crocs again went 22–6 the following year and, under the league’s new playoff system, eliminated both the Sydney Kings and the Victoria Titans. It came down to the grand final series, where the team lost 2 games to 1- 95–92 in the final game- after a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback by the Wollongong Hawks .

What year did Rimas Kurtinaitis play for Townsville?

Townsville broke the mould in 1993, becoming the first Australian team to hire an ‘import’ player from a country other than the United States; Lithuanian player Rimas Kurtinaitis was a crucial part of the team during their debut season. The Suns finished 4–22 and took the wooden spoon.