Pallarenda, Queensland

Pallarenda is a suburb of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Description

The suburb is only three streets deep from the beach, and backs on to the Townsville Town Common. To the north of it is the Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park. There is some debate over where Pallarenda begins and ends, but most people agree that Pallarenda Creek marks the border between it and Rowes Bay, Queensland.

Facilities

Pallarenda has a boat ramp that provides direct access to the beach, and a permanent stinger enclosure, both in Pallarenda Park. To the south of Pallarenda there is a horse exercise beach and a dog off-leash area. There are a number of picnic and barbecue areas throughout the suburb.

Some of the features include:

Various rolling green parklands Off leash dog walking area (Beach Access 11) Multiple high quality play gyms Superb walking tracks Kitesurfing lessons (Beach Access 15), (www.Intheloopkiteboarding.com) Kiteboarding from beach access 14-18 Swimming Stand up Paddle Surfing (www.Intheloopkiteboarding.com) Kayaking Waterfront accommodation & caravan park (Rowes Bay) A boat ramp up to 3 tonne (Beach Access 20 Free electric BBQ’s The only classic wood BBQ’s left in Townsville Excellent estuary fishing- 3 Mile Creek Miles of pristine beaches Magnificent views to Magnetic Island The Town Common Nature Reserve The old Fort “Pill Box” gun placement Many prime spots for family BBQ’s or picnics. There are plenty of shaded kiosks and even more lush green grassed areas under huge paperbarks A basketball half court Almost all beach access points have toilets and showers that are maintained daily by council staff. Beach Volleyball

References

External links

• University of Queensland: Queensland Places:Pallarenda