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Townsville hotels charge up to $2,000 a night as city deals with Origin frenzy – ABC News
Rooms that usually cost less than $200 are going for more than $2,000 for Origin night, as Townsville hotels book out ahead of game one.
Townsville may have secured the State of Origin opener, but securing a hotel room for the night is proving to be difficult and expensive for fans.
Key points:
- Nearly all accommodation in Townsville on Origin night is already sold out
- Rooms still available are advertised at more than 10 times the usual price
- Townsville locals are using social media to match visiting fans with spare rooms
Popular online booking sites are nearly sold out of accommodation in Townsville for next Wednesday night.
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