Gladstone Region & The Discovery Coast

Gladstone is the state’s engine room, an industrial powerhouse of global significance that is well and truly at the forefront of the resources industry. But the Gladstone region is full of unexpected surprises with contrasting features of industry, nature and the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.

The Gladstone Marina pays homage to the city’s nautical history at the Maritime Museum and its surrounding East Shores Precinct and Marina Parklands, which continue to attract people to the city from around the globe. Its from here at the Marina, that some incredible natural wonders, including Heron Island, Masthead Island, North West Island and Wilson Island are all located a short distance off the coast.

The Gladstone region encompasses the birthplace of Queensland – the Town of 1770 – where Captain James Cook made landfall on his expedition almost 250 years ago. Aptly named, the Discovery Coast, the relaxed seaside communities of Agnes Water and Town of 1770 are linked by kilometres of striking beach fronting the deep blue waters of the Coral Sea. Get back to the very heart of nature with day trips that depart from the 1770 Marina and visit the historic lighthouse of Bustard Head and some of the best parts of the entire Great Barrier Reef including the protected, untouched coral cays of Lady Musgrave Island and the pristine reefs of Fitzroy, Hoskyn and Llewellyn.

North West Island

Heron Island

Lady Musgrave Island

Gladstone

Agnes Water and 1770