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 12,000, 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 where foreshore parks overlook boats, outrigger crews and fishing on the calm river waters.
The island is also home to Australia’s largest Aluminium Smelter – the State’s largest user of electricity. It employs 1,300 people to produce up to 558,000 tonnes of Aluminium per year. You are welcome to learn more about this fascinating facility at the Smelter Visitor Centre.
With only a small variation in seasonal water temperatures, the waters of Tannum Sands and Boyne Island are perfect for year-round swimming. The area is a popular stopover for the winter ‘migration’ from the south!
Boyne has more than 15 kilometres of walks known as The Turtle Way, winding beside the river through bushland, dunes and parks.
Quick Facts
Boyne Island is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Gladstone in Queensland, it is located approximately 426kms from the capital Brisbane and extends over an area of 45.985 square kilometres. Boyne Island has a recorded population of 4760 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Boyne Island 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 of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Boyne Island and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.