Townsville's Best Bucks Party Ideas
So your mate is getting hitched and you’ve been assigned the noble task of planning the Bucks night with the lads. This is a weekend for memorable pursuits and if you believe in the urban legend, it must be nothing short of spectacular, or the Groomsman will suffer a terrible curse for years to come. There is only one surefire way to avoid such calamity, and that’s to throw a Bucks party for the ages.
As the head honcho, you can either plan the night yourself, or you can hire a company to lead everyone on a guided tour. Whether you choose to spend the evening throwing back pints, exercising your poker face or hitting the open water for some sea shanties, we have a shining list of ideas for the best Townsville Bucks party.
A Gentlemen’s Feed & Pub Crawl
There’s nothing wrong with a good pub feed, and Townsville has a great choice of coastal cuisines along with local craft breweries and distilleries that are good for what ails ya! If your buck is a man of good taste then a stop at the The Heritage Exchange on Flinders Street is a great place to start. Embellished in vintage decor and exposed red brick, this 1880s venue is home to three bars - the Whisky Bar, Rum Garden, and Public Bar. The Whisky Bar has 70 stealthily sourced whiskies from around the world with a rotating line-up of live music, including house favourite ‘The Piano Man’.
For beer connoisseurs, The TapHouse Townsville is North Queensland’s first bar with self-pour craft beer. Serving up some of Australia’s best beer from independent craft brewers, the TapHouse is no run-of-the-mill bar and grill offering up to eight pre-paid taps with a rotating selection of beers and tappa pairings. It’s a no fuss service where guests can show off their free-pouring skills.
Casino Night Soiree
It's not Las Vegas, but Townsville’s Resort and Casino The Ville is the perfect place to ritz out if you’ve got some cash to burn. Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, The Ville Resort and Casino in tropical North Queensland is a sun-soaked haven for the lads to sit back and relax. Book in a VIP Cabana package at the Splash Bar for your choice of seafood and seasonal antipasto platters by the infinity pool, complete with a swim-up cocktail bar for knocking back a couple of cold ones. If you’re feelin’ lucky, why not try your hand at the Casino for a classic game of Blackjack, Roulette, Mini Baccarat or Three Card. If you’ve already booked in a baller Airbnb for the weekend, then you can easily host your own mini-casino night with some playing cards and a black tie dress code.
Airlie Beach & Whitsundays Trip
Townsville is ideally situated between two of the most famous Great Barrier Reef hubs. Whether you choose to set-sail with a few tinnies or explore the islands for the day with a posse of jet skis. For adventurous lads, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained, including scuba diving and snorkeling tours, plus fishing spots galore, like Shute Harbour Jetty or Lake Prossy if your crew fancies a snapper feast. If your buck wants to add a bit of luxury to this experience in a Barney Stinson approved fashion, then we recommend a private charter boat during golden hour, with a food and beverage package to boot. In the evening, scrub up and head out to the main stretch of Airlie Beach, which is a popular nightlife destination for tourists.
Party Golf Magnetic Island
Embrace a Happy Gilmore moment and head out on the open green for some putting shenanigans. There are a few gold star Golf clubs and resorts in Northern Queensland including Townsville Golf Club and Rowes Bay Golf Club, but if you want something spectacular for the man of the hour then you can’t go past a day trip at the Magnetic Island Country Club. Assemble your caddy, clubs and crew and get the boys into action for 9-hole tournament on the green. For the essential party golf experience, make sure to tee up an esky and buggie hire.
Escape Room & Paintball
Put your brohood to the ultimate test with an Escape Academy Townsville experience – choose from Pandora’s Peril, Behind Enemy Lines or a Y2K escape to the 90’s. Turn your stag do into a legend and work against the clock in an adrenaline-fuelled hour of intense themed gameplay. If this is too tame for your party, then take it up a notch with an action packed game of Adrenaline Plus Paintball. It's a guaranteed afternoon of tactics, stealth and laughs with the lads as you try your best commando moves to weave through the obstacle course and avoid those firing paintballs.
HMB Bucks Party Experience
If you want to guarantee all the boys look fresh for the bucks party, call HMB Barbers for an exclusive Bucks Party experience. Book out one of our barber shops after hours at Rasmussen, Idalia or Burdell and let our team of expert barbers give you the VIP treatment, complete with your choice of beverage.