Parking Near The Strand, Townsville
Where Can I Park for The Strand?
The Strand beach is at LOT 7 The Strand, North Ward QLD 4810. The closest listed option is a secure outdoor lot on Flinders Street, 840 m away, priced at $2 an hour. For a longer visit, a parking lot 920 m away costs $7.50 a day, while covered options are available 1.0 km away.
- Address
- LOT 7 The Strand, North Ward QLD 4810
- Closest listed space
- Townsville 45 Flinders Street Car Park - Secure Outdoor Lot, 840 m (11 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Townsville railway station, 2.2 km (28 min walk)
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The Strand in Townsville with a pre-booked private parking space nearby, helping drivers enjoy a short walk and spend less time circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at The Strand Beach in North Ward
The Strand beach is at LOT 7 The Strand, North Ward QLD 4810, with the foreshore providing the most direct arrival point for a beach visit. Drivers approaching the site can use the nearby parking options shown for the North Ward and Townsville area, including a secure outdoor lot on Flinders Street, 840 m away, priced at $2 an hour.
For a longer stay, a parking lot 920 m away is listed at $7.50 a day. The nearby listings also include covered and garage spaces, giving drivers alternatives to searching along the foreshore before walking to the beach.
Busy Beach Periods and Street Parking Around The Strand
Street parking around the site is governed by the signs and restrictions applying to each marked section of road. Drivers should use only legal bays and observe any time limits, clearways, loading restrictions or resident controls displayed on the approach streets. Parking operators elsewhere in Australia use different weekday and weekend arrangements, so rates and rules for Melbourne, Coolangatta or Sydney locations should not be applied to this Queensland beach.
Nearby Parking Around The Strand and Flinders Street
The secure outdoor car park on Flinders Street is 840 m from the beach and costs $2 an hour. A separate parking lot is 920 m away and costs $7.50 a day, making it a practical choice when the visit will run beyond a short swim or walk.
Two further parking lots are listed 1.0 km away, one priced at $10 a day and another at $3 an hour. A garage space at the same distance costs $5 an hour. These named options sit away from the beach frontage, so drivers should allow time to walk from the parking space to LOT 7 The Strand.
Parksy Spaces Near The Strand Beach
Parksy lists six nearby spaces for the beach. The closest is a secure outdoor lot 840 m away on Flinders Street, priced at $2 an hour. A parking lot 920 m away costs $7.50 a day, while a covered parking space 1.0 km away is available for $3 an hour.
At 1.0 km, the other choices include a parking lot at $10 a day, a garage space at $5 an hour and covered Metro Quays parking with 24/7 access at $3 an hour. The covered options can suit drivers who prefer shelter before walking to the foreshore, while the daily rates may suit a longer beach or promenade visit.
Walking and Rail Access From Townsville Railway Station
Townsville railway station is the nearest listed station to The Strand beach, at 2.2 km away and a 28-minute walk. Rail passengers can therefore complete the journey on foot from the station rather than arranging parking at LOT 7 The Strand.
The station connection places the beach within walking reach for visitors combining rail travel with time along the foreshore. Drivers using one of the nearby car parks can also leave the vehicle outside the busiest beachfront area and continue towards the site on foot.
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for The Strand?
The Strand beach is at LOT 7 The Strand, North Ward QLD 4810. The closest listed option is a secure outdoor lot on Flinders Street, 840 m away, priced at $2 an hour. For a longer visit, a parking lot 920 m away costs $7.50 a day, while covered options are available 1.0 km away.
What Is the Closest Parking to The Strand?
The closest listed parking is a secure outdoor lot on Flinders Street, 840 m from The Strand beach. It costs $2 an hour. The beach is at LOT 7 The Strand, North Ward QLD 4810, so drivers should allow time to walk from the car park to the foreshore.
How Much Does Parking Near The Strand Cost?
The nearby options include a secure outdoor lot 840 m away for $2 an hour and a parking lot 920 m away for $7.50 a day. At 1.0 km, listed choices include $10 a day, $3 an hour for covered parking and $5 an hour for a garage space.
Is There Covered Parking Near The Strand?
Yes. A covered parking space 1.0 km from The Strand is available for $3 an hour. Covered Metro Quays parking is also 1.0 km away at $3 an hour and has 24/7 access. These options provide shelter before the walk to LOT 7 The Strand.
What Are the Street Parking Rules Around The Strand?
Street parking around The Strand is governed by the signs and restrictions for each marked section of road. Use only legal bays and observe any displayed time limits, clearways, loading restrictions or resident controls on the approach streets. Rates and rules from Melbourne, Coolangatta or Sydney should not be applied here.
Can I Reach The Strand by Train?
Townsville railway station is the nearest listed station to The Strand beach, 2.2 km away and a 28-minute walk. Rail passengers can complete the journey on foot rather than arranging parking at LOT 7 The Strand. Drivers can also park away from the beachfront area and continue towards the beach on foot.
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