The Gladstone Region – Australia’s best kept holiday secret – begins approximately 450 kilometres north of Brisbane. It’s the gateway to the majestic Southern Great Barrier, fantastic fishing hotspots, amazing country adventures and pure national parks. Whatever you are after, you’ll find it here.
The region’s hub is the city of Gladstone. Full of surprising and interesting experiences, this energetic regional city known for being the ‘engine room of Queensland’ is also the access points for Southern Great Barrier Reef icons, Heron and Wilson Islands. Surrounding Gladstone are townships of Mount Larcom, Calliope, Benaraby, Boyne Island and Tannum Sands. This part of the region is home to one of Australia’s premier freshwater fishing locations, Awoonga Dam.
To the south, the natural surrounds of the Discovery Coast will beckon you to discover the burgeoning township Miriam Vale, the white secluded beaches of Agnes Water and the township of Seventeen Seventy will entice, as will the breathtaking reef adventures at Lady Musgrave Island and Fitzroy Reef Lagoon.
Quick Facts
The Gladstone area is a local government area (LGA) in Queensland. This area is home to 69 locations and/or suburbs which you can explore in more detail by selecting from the list below. The Gladstone area is located approximately 441kms from the capital Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to this area we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one ofthe buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know the area and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.
