Gladstone Locations

Wilson Island is a beautiful coral cay which serves as a wildlife sanctuary on the Great Barrier Reef. Wilson Island is an important turtle and bird rookery fringed by a white coral beach and covered with pisonia forest. The wonders of the reef are just below the waterline.. read more

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 right on the reef offering excellent snorkeling and diving, although only the best known, Heron Island, has varied.. read more

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. Agnes Water and it's sister township of 1770 offer a range of activities and holiday ideas - from relaxing.. read more

The area boasts a national park of rainforests and native bush, horse riding trails, bush camps, historical homesteads and lookouts with spectacular views over the entire Port Curtis area. With a population of 1700, the town of Calliope has country pubs, a country club.. read more

Nature lovers will enjoy the range of animals and plants that call this park home. After dark, between January and April, witness turtles hatching. Explore rock pools at Wreck Rock and picnic or camp at the shady campsite behind the dunes. Bush camping.. read more

A wide variety of restaurants and eateries cater to all tastes - from Australian tucker to Gladstone's famous mud crab and fresh seafood. All types of accommodation are available including four-star motel properties, comfortable and affordable motels and caravan parks.. read more

Incorporating the Australian Maritime theme, the Gladstone Marina is the departure point for charter boats, the P&O Resorts Heron Island catamaran and also provides mooring for privately owned yachts. The Gladstone Harbour is the final destination for one of Australia's.. read more

Heron offers many activities like guided island and reef walks, semi-submersible cruises and beach picnics. An amazing array of animal and bird life can also be discovered throughout the year. Heron is world famous for its scuba diving and snorkelling, with more than 30.. read more

Enjoy the view from the eastern escarpment's lookout. Drive the four wheel drive scenic loop and walk 700 metres (return) to the plane's crash site. Obtain a permit to ride your horse along the Bicentennial National Trail. Go bush camping. read more

The twin towns of Tannum Sands and Boyne Island are linked by the John Oxley Bridge over the Boyne River, which is perfect for fishing, boating, outrigging, and water-skiing. The twin towns are also home to Australia's largest Aluminium Smelter, Boyne Smelters Limited.. read more

The Town of 1770 is also a departure point for day reef cruises and fishing charters to the outer Great Barrier Reef and day tours and wilderness camping transfers operate to nearby Lady Musgrave Island. Day tours also operate to Fitzroy Reef, Pancake.. read more

Baralaba is located 146 kilometres south west of Rockhampton, off the Capricorn Highway. Baralaba is a small town in the heart of the farming and cattle district. The Dawson River flows through the town and great fishing can be enjoyed. There is a historical village to.. read more

But back to Benaraby. The town has fuel, food outlets and general supplies for the traveller. There are also accommodation options. read more

Berajondo is situated between Lowmead and Rosedale and is reliant upon the Cattle Industry and a little timber cutting for survival. Berajondo is approximately 58 kilometres from Bundaberg and is the main turn off point from Lowmead road to Baffle Creek, Agnes Water and.. read more

With a population of close to 8000, these 'twin' communities are linked by a bridge across the beautiful Boyne River. Boyne Island - the island you can drive to - offers a quality mix of residential, business, shopping, industry and environment.. read more

At the southernmost point of that byway is Builyan, the town that fought off Telstra and saved its telephone box. That may not seem a big deal to city slickers, but out here at Builyan, it was worth fighting for. At last check, the box was still there and working.. read more

Eurimbula is most noted for being the home of Eurimbula National Park, which is characterised by rainforests, native shrubs, open heathland, swamplands, coastal vegetation, waterholes, plenty of native animals and birdlife including emus. There are some.. read more

The village of Jambin is located is located 29 kilometres north west of Biloela on the Burnett Highway. Originally set up as a supply depot for the railways, Jambin now forms an intricate part of the rich agriculture area. A visit to Jambin isn't complete without a.. read more

The north bank of the Baffle Creek is a fisherman's paradise and the Bustard Heads lighthouse is a sight not to be missed whilst in the area. The waters off Turkey Beach in Rodds Bay are a dugong preservation habitat. Turtles nest of the areas beaches.. read more

Moura is located 200 kilometres south west of Rockhampton. Moura is a major cattle centre and also produces coal, cotton and grain. On route to Carnarvon Gorge and National Park, Moura has many facilities on offer to the traveller. Moura also hosts the annual Coal and.. read more

12 kilometres south of Biloela is Thangool, an important lucerne and grazing area for the Banana Shire. Thangool has its own airport and there are daily flights to and from Brisbane. Well known for its race track and bush race days, Thangool is a classic.. read more

Today Theodore is the service centre for important irrigation and agricultural industries. Popular spots to visit at Theodore include the community managed Hotel-Motel, the Dawson River weir, Rose's Garden, Junction Park, Glenmoral Gorge and the nearby.. read more

Part of that history deals with the greater role the town had back in its earlier days, in that in 1944 Wowan was the centre of local government. History also recalls the input of the Chinese gold miners who worked the fields located about 10 kilometres out of town.. read more