Sightseeing
Bookings for Curtis Island ferry
Information on local tours and attractions
Gift shop
Gladstone Visitor Information Centre
72 Bryan Jordan DrBookings for Curtis Island ferry
Information on local tours and attractions
Gift shop
BBQ facilities right on the harbour foreshore. Water park.. Picnic facilities
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East Shores
Flinders ParadeBBQ facilities right on the harbour foreshore. Water park.. Picnic facilities
Really beautiful gardens. After exploring, Jannelle's Savour the Flavour Cafe is a must for a coffee and really great food at reasonable prices.
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Tondoon Botanic Gardens
672 Glenlyon RdReally beautiful gardens. After exploring, Jannelle's Savour the Flavour Cafe is a must for a coffee and really great food at reasonable prices.
Location location. View is to die for looking out to the reef islands across the park. Ocean net pool in the park. Spinnaker Park is a really beautiful walk around the created peninsular with harbour on one side and Auckland Inlet/marina on the other side. BBQ facilities are also available in Spinnaker Park. But if you prefer to go for a morning walk and then relax with breakfast and a cappuccino or late... the cafe is the go... or brunch or lunch.
Cafe Spinnaker Park
222 Alf Orourke DrLocation location. View is to die for looking out to the reef islands across the park. Ocean net pool in the park. Spinnaker Park is a really beautiful walk around the created peninsular with harbour on one side and Auckland Inlet/marina on the other side. BBQ facilities are also available in Spinnaker Park. But if you prefer to go for a morning walk and then relax with breakfast and a cappuccino or late... the cafe is the go... or brunch or lunch.
Great Barrier Reef Island. Catch a ferry from Gladstone Marina. Stay at Dee's on the way there and before you travel back home again.
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Heron Island Resort
Great Barrier Reef Island. Catch a ferry from Gladstone Marina. Stay at Dee's on the way there and before you travel back home again.
Historical interest. Monthly markets held on site. Nearby great fishing and camping spot.
Calliope River Historical Village
Historical interest. Monthly markets held on site. Nearby great fishing and camping spot.
Not for the faint hearted... but for those with a spirit of adventure.. and a bit of physical fitness, the reward of the view at the top is tremendous
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Mount Larcom Walking Trail
91 Lynn RdNot for the faint hearted... but for those with a spirit of adventure.. and a bit of physical fitness, the reward of the view at the top is tremendous
Lovely for a walk and sightseeing. Ferries to Heron Island. Great parks and bbq facilities
Gladstone Marina
98 Bryan Jordan DrLovely for a walk and sightseeing. Ferries to Heron Island. Great parks and bbq facilities
Barney Point Beach
Netted pool for swimming. Beautiful beach area. Great bbq and picnic facilities
Absolute must do!
Catch the Curtis Ferry coffee cruise. Well worth a fabulous day out. Either get out at Curtis Island and go for a wander around (catch the morning ferry and return in the afternoon), stay on the ferry and do the round trip, or take camping gear and your 4WD on the ferry and go camping in the National Park.
A great way to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef
Curtis Island
Absolute must do!
Catch the Curtis Ferry coffee cruise. Well worth a fabulous day out. Either get out at Curtis Island and go for a wander around (catch the morning ferry and return in the afternoon), stay on the ferry and do the round trip, or take camping gear and your 4WD on the ferry and go camping in the National Park.
A great way to enjoy the Great Barrier Reef
4WD paradise. Put your 4WD on the Curtis Ferry and spend a few days camping in paradise on the Great Barrier Reef
Curtis Island National Park
4WD paradise. Put your 4WD on the Curtis Ferry and spend a few days camping in paradise on the Great Barrier Reef
Transport service to the island communities off of Gladstone.
Offers a coffee cruise with commentary (check with Tourist Information - certain times of year) which is a great day activity. Paritcularly watching the locals as they negotiate their vehicles on and off the ferry boat at the islands.
Can also put your vehicle (4WD recommended to access the National Park) on the ferry.
Bookings required
Curtis Ferry Services
222 Alf Orourke DrTransport service to the island communities off of Gladstone.
Offers a coffee cruise with commentary (check with Tourist Information - certain times of year) which is a great day activity. Paritcularly watching the locals as they negotiate their vehicles on and off the ferry boat at the islands.
Can also put your vehicle (4WD recommended to access the National Park) on the ferry.
Bookings required
Quoin Island
Reef Island. Also has a resort which hosts functions
Lovely swimming beach. Monthly BAM - Beach Arts and Music Markets on the beachfront. Boyne Tannum Hookup - fishing competition held in May annually.
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Tannum Sands
Lovely swimming beach. Monthly BAM - Beach Arts and Music Markets on the beachfront. Boyne Tannum Hookup - fishing competition held in May annually.
Barramundi fishing.. Water recreation - water skiing and other water activities. Bbq and picnic areas. Bushwalking. Scenic lookouts over the dam.
Beautiful location.
Awoonga Dam
Barramundi fishing.. Water recreation - water skiing and other water activities. Bbq and picnic areas. Bushwalking. Scenic lookouts over the dam.
Beautiful location.
M.V.NIGHT CROSSING
6 Bryan Jordan DrFishing charter. Reef Fishing
Round Hill Lookout
views... drive or walk
Australia By Seaplane
Aerodrome RoadGladstone airport. What a location we have to be seen from the air!
Kroombit Tops National Park
Day trip
Best scenic view in Gladstone. Cafe also located at the lookout - lovely morning, afternoon tea or lunch spot
William Golding Memorial Lookout
Best scenic view in Gladstone. Cafe also located at the lookout - lovely morning, afternoon tea or lunch spot
Gladstone Visitor Information Centre
72 Bryan Jordan DrGift shop, tour bookings and information
Capricornia Cays National Park's eight islands are part of the Great Barrier Reef World
Heritage Area. The park is located 60-100km north-east of Gladstone.
Capricornia Cays National Park
Capricornia Cays National Park's eight islands are part of the Great Barrier Reef World
Heritage Area. The park is located 60-100km north-east of Gladstone.
Food Scene
Steak House, Queens Hotel
Goondoon StreetGreat food.. Queens hotel next door is a quiet place for a drink also
Guzman Y Gomez
Dawson HighwayMexican... awesome nachos, and churros. Will deliver via Menu log
Fabulous seafood... right on the marina. Ask for a table on the verandah. Great for lunch, dinner and special occasions
Gladstone Yacht Club
1 Goondoon StFabulous seafood... right on the marina. Ask for a table on the verandah. Great for lunch, dinner and special occasions
Gladstone Fruit Shop
31 Young StGreat takeaway food
Gecko Valley
700 Glenlyon RdWinery and cafe. Hidden little gem
Scenic lunch spot in the botanical gardens. Great food. Friendly staff. Jannelle also does catering and functions.
Savour the Flavour
Scenic lunch spot in the botanical gardens. Great food. Friendly staff. Jannelle also does catering and functions.
Hotel
Friendly staff. Food is great pub food. Never had a bad meal out of there. Great price value and delicious! Quiet place to relax for a drink. Close to the Railway station across the road. Function room available also.
The Club Hotel
1 Tank StFriendly staff. Food is great pub food. Never had a bad meal out of there. Great price value and delicious! Quiet place to relax for a drink. Close to the Railway station across the road. Function room available also.
Daytime and nightime venue. Great food in bistro. Great view of the harbour and marina from the balcony - spectacular in the day and night lights are beautiful.
Gladstone Reef Hotel
38 Goondoon StDaytime and nightime venue. Great food in bistro. Great view of the harbour and marina from the balcony - spectacular in the day and night lights are beautiful.
Bistro - bookings 07 4972 2977. Entertainment - live music weekends and karaoke on Thursday nights.
Courtesy bus Thursday to Sunday ph 0428 28 722 977
Rocky Glen Hotel
7 Dawson HwyBistro - bookings 07 4972 2977. Entertainment - live music weekends and karaoke on Thursday nights.
Courtesy bus Thursday to Sunday ph 0428 28 722 977
Steak House, Queens Hotel
Goondoon StreetGreat food.. Queens hotel next door is a quiet place for a drink also
Central Lane Hotel
35 Yarroon StHotel has food also. Nightclub at rear - adult venue/ strippers
Yaralla Sports Club
Entertainment, food, gaming facilities. open to 4am 7 days
Great food. Great views of the coast. Entertainment. Gaming.
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Tannum Sands Hotel
34 Pacific AveGreat food. Great views of the coast. Entertainment. Gaming.
Entertainment
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
56 Goondoon StEntertainment venue
Food and Wine Bar. Entertainment on weekends
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Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar
56 Goondoon StFood and Wine Bar. Entertainment on weekends
MIePLACE Nightclub
6 Goondoon StNighclub venue. Strippers also ;) definitely adult venue
Gladstone Cinemas
71-77 Dawson RdCinema. Gold Room available
Fitness
Anytime Fitness
45-69 Dawson Hwy24 hour gym
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GLADSTONE TAXI
Ph: 131 008
Address for pickup is Unit 30 1 Collins Lane, Kin Kora
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RGs Courtesy Bus
Thursday to Sunday
Phone: 0428 722 977 for bookings
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What to Pack?
Gladstone is reasonably warm all year round. In summer tropical temperatures - we are close to the Tropic of Capricorn. Light, cool clothing is advised. Polarised UV protective sunglasses are also a must. Sunscreen.
In winter however, there can be a chill in the air at night. A jacket is advised and socks.
We are also surrounded by mangrove areas. Bring Bushmans insect repellant.
Summer or winter, bring your swimmers. The pool is a great temperature all year round. I will keep pool towels available for you so you don't have to fill your suitcase with wet towels.
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Gladstone Harbour Festival
Generally held at Easter annually
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Boyne Tannum Hookup
Annual Fishing Competition. Extremely popular.
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Budget Car and Truck Rentals
Located at the airport. Book online.
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About Gladstone
Gladstone is a city in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. It is approximately 550 km by road north-west of the state capital, Brisbane, and 100 km south-east of Rockhampton. Situated between the Calliope and Boyne Rivers, Gladstone is home to Queensland's largest multi-commodity shipping port. Wikipedia
Weather: 23 °C, Wind E at 19 km/h, 53% Humidity
Population: : 33,418 (2016 Census); 45,130 (2018);
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Gladstone Region Tourist Information
https://www.gladstoneregion.info/whats-on/tag/17-boyne-island
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AIRLINES
QANTAS and Alliance Airlines service Gladstone via Brisbane