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TROPICAL WINTER ESCAPE
Tropical Boots Townsville Presents
Josh Talbot & Stephen Paterson
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Join us in Townsville QLD for a day of Line Dancing with Josh Talbot and Stephen Paterson.

This will be a hybrid Workshop and Social combined into a single day.

 

UPDATE - 25-01-2026: 

Friday Night Venue Announced: Molly Malone's Irish Pub - 87/95 Flinders St Townsville. Every ticket sold gets a $10 Drink Voucher for the night. Dinner available to be purchased from restaurant. This means for $5 (you get $10 Drink Voucher) you get Hours of Dancing, Access to Dinner, Drinks and so much FUN!

Start Time: 6.30pm

Finish Time: 11.30pm 

Guaranteed Dances - These dances are guaranteed to be on the social list for Friday Night

C'mon Cowgirl (Josh, Stephen Tina), We're Country Proud (Stephen, Lu, Adrian), Bar Star (Stephen), Lost and Broken Hearted (Josh, Trent), Too late (Josh, Sally), She Can Dance (Josh), Damn Darlin (Josh, Sally), Build Me A Man (Trent), Hungover (Trent, Narelle), Electric Blue (Josh, Travis).

Requests: A request list will go out soon where you can nominate a dance (or vote for a already nominated dance) to be played on Friday Night.

UPDATE - 12-01-2026:

Saturday Post Event Entertainment Announced: Last year Tropical Boots got to party at Country Fest! This year we get to do it all again as Country Fest is coming to Townsville for 2026!! This does mean there will be some slight changes to the planned Tropical Winter Escape event. This is an amazing opportunity to come Line Dance with some of Australia's best, plus get to see music artists both Domestic and International. 

 

Join us after the Tropical Winter Escape Event at Country Fest QLD for festival fun! With a stacked lineup of Country music, entertainment and a designated Tropical Boots line dancing area. Discount code to come for all Tropical Winter Escape ticket holders!

 

For your Country Fest tickets head to - www.countryfest.com.au

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​​Tickets and Seating:

You will need to purchase a ticket for the Saturday Workshop/Social. During the process you will select a table and seat. Please communicate with your friends and fellow dancers to arrange seating on the same or close by table.

Post Event Entertainment

Last year Tropical Boots got to party at Country Fest! This year we get to do it all again as Country Fest is coming to Townsville for 2026!! 

Join us after the Tropical Winter Escape Event at Country Fest QLD for festival fun! With a stacked lineup of Country music, entertainment and a designated Tropical Boots line dancing area. Discount code to come for all Tropical Winter Escape ticket holders!

For your Country Fest tickets head to - www.countryfest.com.au

More Information

​​Where to Stay: (some suggestions)

The Vale Hotel - 222 Ross River Road, Aitkenvale
Cedar Lodge Motel - 214 Nathan St, Aitkenvale

Jacana Apartments - 1-5 Sporting Dr, Thuringowa

Colonial Rose Motel - 23-25 Bowen Rd, Rosslea

Monte Carlo Motor Inn - 45-49 Bowen Rd, Rosslea

 

 

Make this your Winter Escape and see what Townsville has to offer

What to Do in Townsville:

Magnetic Island - https://www.townsvillenorthqueensland.com.au/destinations/magnetic-island/

The Strand Park - https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/parks-beaches-and-community-venues/popular-parks-and-playgrounds/parks/strand-park

Great Barrier Reef Tour - https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/AttractionProductReview-g255073-d11456953-Great_Barrier_Reef_Cruise_from_Townsville_or_Magnetic_Island-Townsville_Queensland.html

Billabong Sanctuary - https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255073-d258827-Reviews-Billabong_Sanctuary-Townsville_Queensland.html

Castle Hill Lookout - https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g255073-d1548663-Reviews-Castle_Hill-Townsville_Queensland.html

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