Basque Club NQ

18/10/2026

Eskerrik asko to Ainara, Cameron and Sienna for sharing their wonderful experiences with an enthusiastic audience this afternoon!

Our three travellers took us on a journey through their adventures as part of the Ateak Ireki program, sharing fascinating stories, photos and footage of their time overseas.

We are incredibly fortunate to have had these three wonderful young ambassadors represent our club and our Basque community abroad. You have certainly done us proud!

18/10/2026

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/trebonne-heritage-listed-basque-handball-court/107217934

Handball is played in schools all around Australia but this court is different — and the stories it holds led to a heritage listing.

17/10/2026

13/09/2026

What a special day!!
A heartfelt eskerrik asko to “the Ingham Connection” for providing such a wonderful feast. The food was plentiful, delicious and enjoyed by all. The sounds of the piano accordion filled the air, adding to a wonderful atmosphere of lively conversation, laughter and shared memories.

09/08/2026

What a fantastic lunch we enjoyed today, generously hosted by the Larrazabal family!
The clubhouse was alive with laughter, great conversation and, of course, delicious food. There’s something very special about gathering around the table and sharing a meal with old friends while also making new ones.
We were also delighted to welcome Txomin from Markina to our clubhouse. Ongi etorri, Txomin! We hope you felt right at home.
A huge eskerrik asko to the Larrazabal family for bringing everyone together and making today such an enjoyable occasion. ❤️💚🤍

12/07/2026

Our three travellers, Ainara, Sienna and Cameron dressed in traditional garb and having a great time with the locals in Euskadi.

12/07/2026

Gora San Fermín! ❤️🤍
Although there were no bulls running at today's gathering, the atmosphere captured all the excitement and spirit of this wonderful festival.
A huge thank you to the Committee for hosting today's event, with Marie Vi leading the way. We also extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who volunteered their time to help with cooking, food preparation, serving, cleaning, and all the behind-the-scenes tasks that made the day such a success.
Mil esker to you all for your hard work and generosity. It was another fantastic day of great food, laughter, and wonderful company!

01/07/2026

Ondo egina - Well done Ainara, Cameron and Sienna!

Pintxo (pin-cho) snacks washed down with refreshing kalimotxo (kali-mucho) await three young members of the Basque Club of North Queensland, who have been selected as Australia’s representatives in a prestigious month-long cultural and language immersion program in the Basque Country of Spain and ...

19/06/2026

Some special visitors in the ABC North Queensland studio with Michael Clarke this morning.

Sienna Cottone, Cameron Nelson and Ainara Kelly are young Townsville residents who are part of the Basque Club of North Queensland - one of the region's most active and vibrant cultural groups.

The club has been a part of the local community for generations, providing connections for the families of people who came from the region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It's a place with its own distinctive food, culture and language.

Ainara, Cameron and Sienna are about to make their way to the Basque Country at the special invitation of the Basque government for a cultural exchange initiative.

The program will see the three hosted by local Basque families while undertaking daily language classes, traditional cooking workshops, cultural activities and dance lessons. Participants will also travel throughout all seven Basque provinces across Spain and France, visiting significant historical, cultural and architectural landmarks.

This is the very first time that Australia has taken part in the exchange, and our national ambassadors are not coming from Sydney or Melbourne, but Townsville.

Good luck to Sienna, Cameron and Ainara. Have a great trip.