Pop Sullivan Cruises, Townsville

Experience a part of Townsville’s colourful pioneering history, wildlife and beauty rarely seen. Join Pop Sullivan’s exclusive Lake Ross (also known as the Ross River Dam) cruises.

Whether you are travelling through the region, or are local and looking for something memorable to do with visitors or the family, Pop Sullivan’s year-round cruises offer something special for everyone.

What you can expect:

• A wildlife and bird watcher’s paradise with approximately 221 known species of birds in the dam and native animals like kangaroos roaming the banks
• Captivating tales of Townsville’s pioneering history that will ignite imaginations
• A friendly and informative cruise guide who has been known to sing on request
• A unique opportunity to relax and enjoy the beauty of a rarely-seen and pristine landscape

More about the Cruise

Ross River Dam is listed as a wetland of significance. It holds some 232,000 megalitres of water and has approximately 221 known species of birds.

Around Lake Ross we see white-belied sea eagles, wedge-tailed eagles, black swans, peregrine falcons, red-tailed black cockatoos, azure kingfishers and blue-winged kookaburras, to name a few.

That makes it one of Australia’s best bird habitats. The lake is also home to hundreds of kangaroos and other wildlife that freely roam around its edge.

The area around Ross Dam has a rich pioneering history, dating back to the days of Cobb & Co.

This relaxing and intriguing cruise is the only one of its kind in North Queensland and the MV Kathleen Mary offers the only way to get out there and experience this vast and captivatingly scenic area beyond Townsville.

Pop Sullivan’s Tours take adventure-seekers all over the country. See Pop’s Tours and start planning your next trip.

There are both relaxing Sunday cruises and beautiful sunset cruises to enjoy – visit Ross River Dam Cruises for more information and pricing.