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- Agnes Water
Agnes Water is Queensland's northern most surf beach and is last in a line of beautiful, unspoilt beaches that sweep up the coast from Bundaberg.. read more
- Calliope
Calliope is a small country town 21 kilometres, or about 20 minutes, drive west of Gladstone. With a relaxed rural atmosphere, Calliope.. read more
- Deepwater National Park
Peaceful, vehicle-free beaches, important turtle breeding grounds and varied vegetation feature here. Nature lovers will enjoy the range.. read more
- Gladstone
The city of Gladstone is developed on hills overlooking the focal point of its economic development - the natural deepwater harbour. The.. read more
- Gladstone Marina
With an emphasis on marine activity and boasting one of the highest boat ownerships of any community in Australia, it should come as no.. read more
- Great Barrier Reef Gladstone
The Great Barrier Reef off Gladstone is at the southern end of the world's most extensive coral reef system. There are number of islands.. read more
- Heron Island
Voyages Heron Island is a true coral cay located right on the Great Barrier Reef. The island is ribboned by sugar-white sands, crystal-clear.. read more
Gladstone Information
The Gladstone region enjoys a sub-tropical climate with islands, beaches and waterways providing the menu for a great holiday. The area is on the doorstep of the southern Great Barrier Reef and provides easy access to coral quays and reef ringed islands perfect for snorkelling. At the heart of the region, the city of Gladstone overlooks a deep water harbour, while just to the south can be found the shires of Miriam Vale and Calliope which have National Parks and quiet secluded beaches. 1770 is the first place in Queensland that Captain James Cook stepped ashore. Boyne Island is renowned for its beautiful foreshore parks, while its sister city of Tannum Sands offers long sandy beaches for safe coastal recreation.
The reef islands within the Gladstone Region are true coral cays, and day trips are on offer to Lady Musgrave Island and Fitzroy Lagoon where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkelling, fishing, reef walking or exploring the flora and fauna
The region has several impressive National Parks which add camping and 4 wheel driving to the adventures you can experience in the area. The spectacular cliffs of the Kroombit Tops are cloaked in diverse flora and fauna. Mount Castletower National Park lies at the base of Lake Awoonga with its impressive, yet rugged terrain. Deepwater and Eurimbula National Parks provide the contrast of open eucalypt and paperback forests with lush rainforests and quiet beaches.
Gladstone's Tondoon Botanic Gardens are one of Australia's few totally native botanic gardens. The display areas specialise in the plants of the surrounding and Tropical North Queensland regions. The Gladstone Entertainment Centre, forms the focal point of the city's cultural activities. The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum is a colonial Georgian structure which houses three exhibition areas.
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