Townsville Tours is currently enjoying a 95% dam level (19/6/2011 , good idea to ring first for bookings….pop
Townsville Tours is gearing up for 4×4 tours around the outside of Ross River Dam, this will be done in an open air special built off road vehicle , hoping to start very soon. enquiries are coming in from the tourists already, this is a new asset to Townsville Tours and Ross River Dam. This has started
Today on our first ATV tour by Pop Sullivan’s Townsville Tours we travelled right out to the very topend of the lake (60klm by track) . what fantastic bird life , better than I have seen before , we visited the oldest stone built Hotel in Townsville , saw soom historic wells and topped it all off by taking the 4×4 track up to the top of Mt Misery for the best panoramic view over the entire Ross River Dam and catchment area
Townsville Tours now have a bus to take you all into where the boat is moored……..so no more taking your cars in on the dusty road, just lock them up at the car park and jump on the bus.
The boat is easily accessed and suitable for wheel chairs and people with disabilities .
party cruises running up to
christmas ? book early
So far we have had a…TRIBUTE TO FRANK SPENCER show on board the Kathleen Mary 30th June , 1st July, Was an absolutely hilarious morning and still being talked about by those who were lucky enough to obtain tickets.
And now we have had another tribute show to Johnny Cash…what a sell out
and…yet another tribute show …this time to Elvis , on board the Kathleen Mary on the 13th August from 2>4.30, starring our local boy…..Mr Jeff Salter…. $45pp and selling fast….don’t miss out , bookings ring 0407 167524
Don’t forget we have a courtesy bus now to take you from the main carpark of the dam right to the boat .
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3rd August 2010 9:48 pm
Had a wonderful arvo on 1 Aug 2010. Pop & Heather were great, Pop with his commentary (he has a wealth of information) and entertainment and Heather too in retrieving a five-dollar note that she lost overboard. Truly a great experience and a MUST event to take visitors.
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28th July 2010 1:38 pm
31 Probus members enjoyed the cruise on 26.07.2010. Both Pop and Heather Sullivan were full of fun and made thew cruise both enlightening and enjoyable.
I would recommend this cruise to any individual or group.
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26th July 2010 10:36 am
It was great. I loved it. Some photos of the old places described on the tour would have been nice although after talking to the owner he has infact planned to do this in the future. I will definately be recommending it to friends, etc.
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25th July 2010 6:25 pm
If you only do one activity in Townsville this is it!!! We went on the sunday morning cruise 25/7/10. The scenery was beautiful,the commentary informative, the ambience relaxing. The hosts were Top Notch. An extremely enjoyable 2 1/2 hours
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23rd July 2010 9:44 pm
A delightful experience with excellent service and sights. Pop’s commentary on the history of the area’s settlement was most interesting and his descriptions of the birdlife and trees etc were very informative. We had no idea what to expect on this cruise and were very pleased with the experience.
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30th May 2010 10:55 am
A must do experience to do when in townsville regardless of whether a local or visitor. It’s worth doing to see the bird life on the dam or to learn about the history of the area itself
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24th May 2010 6:37 am
I am a regular customer of this business. I love the relaxed atmosphere of the launch trip on the dam and watching the plentiful bird life. The commentary is excellent, by somebody who knows the area well, and the cheerful demeanor of the staff makes the four hour trip a pleasure.
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23rd May 2010 3:42 pm
I absolutely enjoyed this cruise. The entertainment was excellent and so was the two little girls who helped serve food and arrange chairs. The scenery was spectacular!!! Pop and Heather are fabulous people. The best experience i have ever had!
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17th May 2010 10:16 am
I have lived in Townsville for twenty-eight years and I have never experienced The Ross River Dam like that. You have to take the tour to understand. The cruise was filled with information on the local history of the Dam and there was so many different species of wild life It was wonderful. I will be going again soon. Aliceson.
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10th May 2010 9:44 am
We have been a few times on the cruises on Lake Ross and up the Ross River. The scenery in the Ross River is quite spectacular and the wildlife is a delight to see. I can’t think of anywhere else that you could get a two and a half hour cruise for less than thirty dollars. Pop and Heather really make you feel part of the “family”
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9th May 2010 8:14 pm
A very enjoyable and informative cruise. A photographer’s delight, with landscape, wildlife and nature. Perfect way to relax, unwind and listen to light entertainment whilst cruising the smooth waters of the dam.
26th November 2009 3:23 pm
a day cruise on the ross river dam was an enjoyable experience. operator very friendly, tour enlightening and dam beautiful. lots of birds and great scenery. lunch provided. lots to see.
3rd October 2010 7:42 pm
Pop and Heather were fantastic, entertaining, informative (having just arrived in Townsville we learnt a lot) and approachable during the whole trip, we all loved the wildlife, the old school bus, the available refreshments down to the ‘boot scooting’ dancing. We are looking forward to doing a sunset / BBQ cruise and the upcoming 4WD tours.
Thank you – the ‘cashless’ kiwis
3rd October 2010 3:36 pm
This cruise is relaxing, entertaining, informative, I will do it again. The three hours was just the right amount of time for this cruise even though you get to the end and think you would like to go around again. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The scenery and the wild life are beautiful , I learned things about Townsville I had never heard before and I am Townsville born and raised. A definite must do again
2nd October 2010 11:11 am
very nice trip and good service. We will come back again. Roger was fantastic blah blah blah blah blah blah
3rd August 2010 9:48 pm
Had a wonderful arvo on 1 Aug 2010. Pop & Heather were great, Pop with his commentary (he has a wealth of information) and entertainment and Heather too in retrieving a five-dollar note that she lost overboard. Truly a great experience and a MUST event to take visitors.
The Ross River Dam Cruise was a great expereience. Pop and Heather were very friendly, courteous and informative. This cruise was great value for money, a nice, relaxing yet informative 2 1/2 hours, but mostly surprising. A must do in Townsville. And Pop’s sing along and Heather’s line dancing was unbeatable. Thanks for a great morning.
14th October 2010 2:40 pm
Wonderful experience. Very beautiful area; relaxing cruise with amazing birdlife. Pop and staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely do it again!
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A big thank you to Heather and Pop for a most enjoyable and relaxing sunset cruise up the Ross River and other tributaries that drain into Lake Ross. This is an area that is not open to the general public and the scenery and bird life is spectacular.
A lot of interesting historical information was imparted by Pop and entertainment provided on the return trip. Heather provided us with the nibbles and refreshments.
The trip was accessible for those with mobility issues.
We can highly recommend it for both locals and tourists.
24th October 2010 9:20 pm
Our cruise with Pop Sullivan Cruises [Group of five (5) adults] was agreed by us all to be a most enjoyable couple of hours cruising on Ross River Dam “Sunset Cruise”. The size and bird life was far beyond our expectations. All on board were most receptive and appreciative of the cruise etc etc. The singing of Pop on the way back to the mooring was most fitting and a great finale to a great experience. Even the young took part with three (3) Ballet Dancers demonstrating their Ballet prowess.
As locals, we will do a MacArthur sooner than later ” WE WILL RETURN “…
Thanks Pop and Heather… WELL DONE!
25th October 2010 7:28 am
The sunset cruise showed off the beautiful evening colours of the bush and dramatic features of surrounding mountains. Lots of wildlife, friendly company, and the captain sang a few good songs on the way home
23rd May 2011 3:34 pm
It was a great time with friends and family. great value for money and highly recommend to all my friends and family. learnt lots of interesting information about townsville and it history and was supprised by all the black swans in Townsville. Very friendly staff, I have lived in townsville all my life and found it highly educational and fun
26th June 2011 8:10 pm
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2nd July 2011 7:36 am
Pop and Heather are true entertainers!!!
5th July 2011 9:54 am
There is a lot of bird life on Ross River dam, and on the rivers and creeks feeding the dam. Worth viewing especially for keen bird watchers.
I would not have known about cruise if it wasn’t for a local. Thank you
Marie.
7th August 2011 6:10 pm
15th August 2011 9:26 pm
Bill & Lyn Howell
All in all, a wonderful experience and we shall be back to experience the sunset cruise which we understand takes a different route.
Well done to our hosts!
The Clancy family from Tenterfield NSW
A trip down a watery memory lane. Took some great pictures and it was good to see the old photo’s of Cobb and Co coaches and the old Hotel. Well done, we’ll come again. Service and quality two prime features.
9th October 2011 6:41 pm
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