Gladstone Travel Maps & Location Guides

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 permanent accommodation, with some accommodation... 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 at the beach, Four Wheel Driving through... read more

Calliope is a small country town 21 kilometres, or about 20 minutes, drive west of Gladstone. With a relaxed rural atmosphere, Calliope is surrounded by farms and a beautiful hinterland landscape. The area boasts a national park of rainforests and native bush, horse riding trails, bush camps... read more

Peaceful, vehicle-free beaches, important turtle breeding grounds and varied vegetation feature here. 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... read more

The city of Gladstone is developed on hills overlooking the focal point of its economic development - the natural deepwater harbour. The dynamic, modern city of Gladstone basks in a sub-tropical climate with islands, waterways and beaches providing year-round boating, fishing, swimming and... read more

With an emphasis on marine activity and boasting one of the highest boat ownerships of any community in Australia, it should come as no surprise that the Gladstone Marina is a modern complex for yachting and boating activity, as well as a lovely location to enjoy Gladstone's waterfront... read more

Heron Island is located just off the coast of Gladstone and boasts some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Heron Island is a coral cay, meaning it is completely composed of sand and coral fragments. The island is surrounded by 24 square kilometres of reef and... read more

The Kroombit tinkerfrog, a species vulnerable to extinction, lives here. Sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and a variety of plant communities also grace this park. The Kroombit Plateau's rugged terrain became the resting place of a World War II B24D Liberator bomber. It crashed on a rainy night... read more

Tannum Sands is just nine kilometres from the Bruce Highway and just 20 kilometres from the city of Gladstone. Tannum Sands is renowned for its long white sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sailboarding and surf-skiing. Tannum Sands is home to 4500 people and is just a stone's throw from... read more

The Town Of 1770 is a picturesque seaside village surrounded on three sides by the Coral Sea and Bustard Bay. Historic as the second landing site of Lieutenant James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour in May 1770, the area is rich in wildlife and natural beauty and offers scenic vistas in every... 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 visit, a Farm Stay... read more

You cannot really miss Benaraby, as it sits at the southern entrance to Gladstone. It is a small community of 650 people and fairly well known to anglers, being the gateway also to Lake Awoonga which, has a pile of barramundi waiting to be caught. The lake is one beautiful place which must... 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 the Town of 1770 from... read more

Take a short drive south from Gladstone to the picturesque coastal communities of Boyne Island and Tannum Sands and you will experience a relaxed coastal lifestyle centred on attractive beaches, riverside walkways, parklands and recreational activities. With a population of close to 8000... read more

There is a string of tiny settlements heading south of Calliope which lead to an equally small township called Builyan. There is Taragoola, Barmundu, Boynedale, Wietabba, Nargoorin, Ubobo and Littlemore, not a bad track if you want to leave civilisation behind and to leave heavy traffic for... 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 lovely secluded beaches which afford... 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 stop at the local pub... read more

Miriam Vale is located at the northern gateway to the Bundaberg Coral Coast and Country Region. The commercial and governmental hub of the 'Discovery Coast', Miriam Vale straddles the Bruce Highway 1. The town features a mixture of buildings, including some fine old structures in... 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 Country festival which... 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 bush town with country people and country... read more

Theodore is located on the Dawson River 105 kilometres south west of Biloela. Theodore is named to honour the former Queensland Premier, Mr E H Theodore. It's palm-lined roads are quite spectacular and the town is an impressive look-alike to the street plan of Canberra... read more

The butter factory may have closed down, as has been the case throughout much of rural Australia, but the little town of Wowan has kept its old butter factory alive via a very good museum. Known as the Old Butter Factory Museum, much of the area's history has been given to safe hands... read more