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Gladstone

Gladstone Region, the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, boasts pristine beaches, coral cays, uninhabited islands and inland gems including untouched hinterland with breathtaking ranges, national parks, and Queensland’s most fabulous fishing spots, such as Lake Awoonga.

Indulge in coffee, art, and history, whilst you browse the exhibits at The Blue Mirror Café, the Regional Art Gallery & Museum, or the Maritime Museum. Quench your thirst with a locally brewed beer at Ward’s Brewery, recently revamped using recycled materials to transform the heritage space into a rustic sustainable brewpub. Stroll through the award-winning Tondoon Botanic Gardens or relish the local seafood with a view at Auckland House, Gladstone Yacht Club or the more laid-back Gladstone Fish Market.

Ferry services to the reef and nearby islands depart from the scenic Marina Parklands. Hop on a City Sites tour to discover what makes Gladstone such an influential dynamic city. Nearby Boyne Island and Tannum Sands have beautiful, patrolled beaches, an esplanade along the foreshore, and fully serviced campgrounds.

The Discovery Coast’s Agnes Water and the Town of 1770, which together were awarded 2021 Queensland Top Small Tourism Town, are blessed with Queensland’s most northern surf beaches, walking trails, and picturesque waterways. They have fully serviced campgrounds with wonderful water views and easy beach access. Nearby Eurimbula National Park is a paradise for bushwalkers and boaties.

If you prefer to forego the fancy facilities and escape to a secluded spot with stunning scenery of the open ocean and coastline, rugged and isolated Curtis Island National Park will not disappoint. With its raw natural beauty, the national park is accessible via Curtis Ferry Services. Its long beaches and sweeping sand dunes provide solitude for the novice or more adventurous with 4WD-accessible camping.

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Three people stand on a wooden lookout platform overlooking a coastal scene with waves crashing onto a rocky shore. The sky is clear and the ocean is blue.
A family walks along a stone path near a pond, approaching a rustic pavilion surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
A group of four people, including two adults and two children, walk together along a sunny, landscaped waterfront pathway.
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Two people on a motorboat fish in clear turquoise water under a bright blue sky.
A sea turtle rests on a sandy beach in the foreground. In the background, a person sits under a canopy at an elevated campsite surrounded by trees.
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