Penny’s guidebook to Gladstone
Things To Do
Stroll along the boardwalk and watch the boats, and the occasional dolphin come in.
Take a tour of the ex-HMAS Gladstone.
Walk the 111 steps up to the lookout, and enjoy some refreshments at the top!
The kids will love the water park, especially when it's all lit up at night.
Take a picnic. Have a BBQ.
All this, only a 10 min walk from the house...
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East Shores
Flinders ParadeStroll along the boardwalk and watch the boats, and the occasional dolphin come in.
Take a tour of the ex-HMAS Gladstone.
Walk the 111 steps up to the lookout, and enjoy some refreshments at the top!
The kids will love the water park, especially when it's all lit up at night.
Take a picnic. Have a BBQ.
All this, only a 10 min walk from the house...
Allow about 2 hours return for this steep walk up to the top of Mt Larcom. The views are worth it!
( A good level of fitness, some solid shoes and plenty of water required)
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Mount Larcom Walking Trail
91 Lynn RdAllow about 2 hours return for this steep walk up to the top of Mt Larcom. The views are worth it!
( A good level of fitness, some solid shoes and plenty of water required)
Large lake and dam with beautiful picnic areas, boat ramp and bush walks. Famous for it's great fishing and water activities. You can hire a SUP or kayak from the hire shop down near the boat ramp. There is also a shop at the caravan park.
About a 30 min drive from the house, or just 10 mins off the highway at Benaraby.
Awoonga Lake
Large lake and dam with beautiful picnic areas, boat ramp and bush walks. Famous for it's great fishing and water activities. You can hire a SUP or kayak from the hire shop down near the boat ramp. There is also a shop at the caravan park.
About a 30 min drive from the house, or just 10 mins off the highway at Benaraby.
Always plenty of things happening at the Entertainment Centre from music to comedy, for both kids and adults.
Check out what's on at: https://gladstoneentertainment.com/events-3/
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
56 Goondoon StAlways plenty of things happening at the Entertainment Centre from music to comedy, for both kids and adults.
Check out what's on at: https://gladstoneentertainment.com/events-3/
Local Restaurants
Great food and drink at a great location at East Shores, overlooking the water.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.
Famous for their Gelato and Donuts!
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Only a 10 min walk from the house...
Gelaspresso
17 Flinders ParadeGreat food and drink at a great location at East Shores, overlooking the water.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.
Famous for their Gelato and Donuts!
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Only a 10 min walk from the house...
Good food and well-stocked bar on the main street of Gladstone.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar
56 Goondoon StGood food and well-stocked bar on the main street of Gladstone.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Beautiful Thai food at a reasonable price.
A 5 minute drive from the house, or a 30 minute walk on a pleasant evening.
Thai Basement
169 Goondoon StBeautiful Thai food at a reasonable price.
A 5 minute drive from the house, or a 30 minute walk on a pleasant evening.