Gladstone Region Visitor Guide 2023

The Gladstone Region begins approximately 450 kilometres north of Brisbane. As the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone Region contains some incredible natural wonders including Heron Island, North West Island, Wilson Island, Curtis Island and Lady Musgrave Island.

At the centre of the region is the city of Gladstone. Known for being the ‘engine room of Queensland’, this dynamic regional city is full of unexpected surprises. Surrounding Gladstone are the townships of Calliope, Benaraby, Boyne Island and Tannum Sands. This part of the region is home to many fishing hotspots including one of Australia’s premier freshwater fishing locations, Lake Awoonga.

To the south, the natural surrounds of the Discovery Coast will entice you to explore the burgeoning township of Miriam Vale or the 2021 Queensland Top Small Tourism Town Agnes Water and Town of 1770. From here, you can also spend a day experiencing the breathtaking reef adventures of Lady Musgrave Island and Lagoon.

The Gladstone Region isn’t all about the coast and islands though! To the southwest you will find the spectacular Boyne Valley and Sandstone Wilderness. This area abounds with opportunities for intrepid travellers to explore the spectacular hinterlands or enjoy a genuine farm stay experience.

Visitor Information Centres

The Heart of the southern great barrier reef

Heron Island

Heron Island offers a unique experience where you can truly immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Among the music of seabirds, tracks of turtles and clouds of multi-coloured fish, the feeling that you’re a guest of nature itself is inescapable. Surrounded by 24 square kilometres of reef, the island is home to a resident population of over 5,000 green and loggerhead turtles –with many more returning each year during breeding season. There is one resort on the island, Heron Island Resort, which offers several standards of accommodation designed to suit all tastes and budgets.

Access: Guests of Heron Island Resort can access the island via boat transfer, which regularly departs from the Gladstone Marina. Alternatively begin your holiday with a scenic helicopter flight between Gladstone Airport and Heron Island.

wilson Island

This natural coral cay is both part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by it. Its pristine waters host an unimaginable variety of marine life – in fact some of the best snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef is right off the beach at Wilson Island. Covering just 5.24 acres, Wilson Island is the ultimate island castaway experience, offering seclusion in a setting of unrivalled natural beauty and playing host to just 18 guests at any one time. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind getaway in tents. With just nine sites available you will wake up in the morning to the sounds of the ocean from the comfort of your king size bed.

Access: Access to Wilson Island is via Heron Island which is a 40-minute boat ride away. Transfer times between Heron and Wilson Islands are subject to tide and weather conditions and may vary accordingly.

Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave Island is the only coral island on the Great Barrier Reef with a navigable lagoon. Over eight nautical miles in circumference, this unique cay truly has it all – reef, island, beautifully coloured corals, marine life, flora, fauna, and of course, turtles. Day trips to the island provide visitors the chance to experience the warm tropical waters of Lady Musgrave Island – perfect any time of year for diving, swimming and snorkelling. For those who wish to stay a little longer, camping is also permitted on the island, however a permit is required and National Park restrictions do apply.

Access: Day trips depart regularly from Town of 1770, the closest access point to Lady Musgrave Island.

THREE WAYS TO STAY & PLAY

1. Reef island camping

2. Island resorts 3. Day trips from the mainland

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Curtis & Facing Islands

Curtis Island offers stunning unspoilt beaches, intimate north-facing bays, sparkling ocean, the Great Barrier Reef and wetlands as well as an outback-style cattle station. It is this combination of these diverse attributes and natural beauty which make Curtis Island unique in Australia and perhaps even the world. With various camping options available, this is a 4WD lover’s paradise!

If self-sufficient camping is more your style, nearby Facing Island offers visitors a choice of 35 unpowered sites where your only worry is where you’re going to wet a line the next day.

Access: All three islands are accessible by private boat. A barge service with Curtis Ferry Services is also available to access Curtis and Facing Islands.

North West Island

This hidden gem of the Southern Great Barrier Reef welcomes self-sufficient campers to enjoy an untouched paradise. As the second largest coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef, the island offers opportunities for bushwalking, nature study, reef walking, diving and snorkelling. Fishing is also quite popular on the island, but visitors are requested to limit their fishing and to abide by authorised fishing zones. Your remote island adventure is only a permit away from reality.

Access: The island is accessible by private boat. Alternatively the barge service with Curtis Ferry Services offers regular island transfers. Barge transfers depart from the Gladstone Marina and deliver you right to your beach campsite on North West Island.

lady elliot island

Lady Elliot Island is the southern-most island and gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. This stunning coral cay is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life and is known for its abundance of manta rays, turtles, amazing array of marine life and unspoilt coral reef.

The Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is a family run and operated eco-tourism business. Enormous strides have been made to introduce sustainable initiatives to convert the resort to renewable energy.

Access: Access to Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is a 25-minute flight via a small aircraft chartered from Seair Pacific from Agnes Water. Additional departure points include Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Heron Island

Wilson Island

Curtis Island

Lady Musgrave Island

Agnes Water and town of 1770

Agnes Water and Town of 1770 are relaxed seaside communities linked by kilometres of picturesque coastline and the deep blue waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Famously known for its rich history as the birthplace of Queensland, Town of 1770 was named after Lieutenant James Cook and his crew from the ‘Endeavour’ who came ashore on the 24th of May 1770.

The climate in this region is best described as perfect, with more than 280 days of sunshine each year. Imagine swimming in crystal clear waters, unwinding on your own deserted beach, sailing, bushwalking and kayaking or kite surfing beside dolphins playing. This is the essence of Agnes Water and Town of 1770 –untouched, exclusive and pure.

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO

1. Go snorkelling at Lady Musgrave Island with 1770reef Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours 2. Learn to surf at Agnes Water 3. Take in the famous Town of 1770 sunset 4. Hire a kayak and explore the waterways with 1770 Liquid Adventures or a stand up paddle board with 1770 SUP 5. Hop aboard the iconic pink amphibious LARC! 6. Explore the Paperbark Forest Boardwalk 7. Go swimming at Agnes Water’s patrolled beach 8. Explore one of the many picturesque walking trails 9. Go 4WD’ing through Deepwater or Eurimbula National Park 10. Cast your fishing line into Round Hill Creek or Baffle Creek

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Forest Town of 1770

Fun Facts

Town of 1770 is one of only four places on the East Coast of Australia where you can WATCH THE SUN RISE AND SET OVER THE OCEAN

AGNES WATER IS RATED ONE OF the most affordable

places in Australia to learn to

Surf!

Town of 1770 is the closest access point to discover

LADY MUSGRAVE ISLAND & LAGOON

1770 is named after the visit of Lieut. James Cook in May 1770

Agnes Water

IS HOME TO QUEENSLAND’S MOST NORTHERN SURF BEACH

Paperbark

Agnes Water

Gladstone the city of

Nowhere will you find a more eclectic example of genuine Queensland qualities than Gladstone. It’s the state’s engine room; an industrial powerhouse of global significance that is well and truly at the forefront of the resources industry. But Gladstone is full of unexpected surprises.

This dynamic city offers a range of entertainment including the Regional Art Gallery & Museum, a wide variety of

restaurants and bars, and local history to boot with countless colonial buildings throughout the CBD. The Tondoon Botanic Gardens are also one of only a few in Australia with all native plant species, attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually.

At the heart of Gladstone’s city centre is an impressive natural deep-water harbour. Every Easter, this harbour plays host to the annual Brisbane to

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. It’s also here at the Marina that local ferry services offer direct passage to tropical islands waiting patiently off the coast.

Gladstone Ports Corporation's East Shores Parklands

Gladstone Yacht Race, marked by the Gladstone Harbour Festival.

MUST DO’S

1. Enjoy the panoramic views at Auckland Point or Round Hill Lookout

2. Cool off in the splash zone or relax in the parklands at East Shores

3. Take a peaceful stroll through the beautiful Tondoon Botanic Gardens

4. Snorkel or dive at one of the many accessible islands off the coast of Gladstone

5. Explore and find Gladstone’s freshly brewed craft beers

6. Indulge in fresh seafood at the local Gladstone Fish Market

7. Hop on board the City Sights tour with Gladstone Region Tours to explore, discover and learn what makes Gladstone such an influential city

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Gladstone Ports Corporation’s East Shores Parklands

Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Gladstoneand surrounds

Miriam Vale

The rustic Queenslanders lining the sleepy streets of Miriam Vale are a welcome sight for long-haul travellers and mark the gateway to the twin towns and clear waters of the Discovery Coast.

Miriam Vale is known far and wide for some of the best crab sandwiches anywhere in Australia and has been serving them up for more than three decades. Although if you need further proof, simply sneak a peek at the big, red crab perched proudly on the service station roof!

Just one street back from the highway is the green heart of town, where the heritage-listed fig tree stands silent guard over the popular parklands, an obligatory stop for the children (and the children-at-heart).

Baffle Creek, Rosedale & lowmead

The Baffle Creek area, including Wartburg and Rules Beach is situated just south of Agnes Water on the Discovery Coast. It is a tranquil coastline, offering spectacular scenery and breathtaking surrounds. There are excellent opportunities for coastal recreation such as swimming, fishing and boating as well as a number of 4WD adventures – fun for the whole family!

For the creative traveller be sure to pop in and see Jody from At Ubuntu, a regional art gallery filled with eclectic drawings, painting, timber works and photography.

If you are heading north into the Gladstone Region from Bundaberg, be sure to stop in at the historic pub in Rosedale for lunch, where you will experience true regional hospitality!

Further north there are so many hidden gems waiting to be explored such as Lowmead and the nearby Warro and Bulburin National Parks.

Mount Larcom

Found just north of Calliope, along the Bruce Highway, is the township of Mount Larcom – a popular highway stop for travellers. Stretch your legs under the shady trees in the picnic area and why not enjoy a homemade pie from one of the local takeaway outlets.

For those who are up to the challenge, climb to the summit of Mount Larcom, Gladstone Region’s most prominent natural landmark and be rewarded by the uninterrupted 360-degree view of rural lands and the Gladstone Harbour. On a clear day, you will see reef islands to the east and Rockhampton to the north.

Mount Larcom Tourist Park

Boyne Valley

The mighty Boyne Valley is made up of four small communities (Nagoorin, Ubobo, Builyan and Many Peaks) which have withstood the test of time. The scenic valley was put on the map by gold and copper in the late 1800s, but is now better known for its timber and agricultural industries.

If you’re looking to get off the usual touring route, enjoy some authentic country hospitality and learn about the hard work and determination of early settlers. Their descendants will happily share a yarn with you over a cool drink at one of the general stores.

The Ubobo Discovery Centre is a camping, functions and accommodation facility, offering a friendly welcome to all – individuals, families, work stays and groups.

The Centre is run by volunteers who are passionate about the valley, love to share a story or two, and take pride in the service they offer. Your stay will allow you to enjoy a relaxed get-away and be uplifted knowing you are making a positive impact on local people’s lives and contributing to the next chapter of the Boyne Valley story.

For the adventurous traveller be sure to explore The Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail (aka BBIRT) which will take you through six tunnels, constructed nearly 100 years ago!

Calliope

While the gold rush days have passed, you can step back in time and relive Calliope’s history at the Calliope River Historical Village, located a few minutes north of Calliope on the Bruce Highway. Home to an array of relocated and restored buildings from around the region, the Historical Village is a splendid location to take a break when travelling north or south along the Bruce Highway.

The Historical Village is open seven days a week for tours, drinks and snacks. However, it really comes alive on selected Sundays for the country markets.

Boyne Valley

Calliope River Historical Village

Boyne Islandand tannum sands

MUST DO’S

1. Get active on over 15 kilometres of pathway known as ‘The Turtle Way’, that winds along the coastline

2. Enjoy a day of sun, sand and salt at Tannum Sands’ patrolled surf beach

3. Cast a line in the Boyne River and try your luck catching a BIG Barra

4. Visit the local Beach Arts Music (BAM) Markets held on the first Saturday of every month from March to December

5. Get away for a weekend and go camping at Lilley’s Beach (permit required)

Only a short drive south from Gladstone are the picturesque coastal communities of Boyne Island and Tannum Sands. Here you will experience a relaxed coastal lifestyle centred on superb beaches, riverside walkways, parklands and recreational activities.

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.

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!

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Boyne Island is also home to Lilley’s Beach, a popular weekend camping spot for locals and tourists alike! Lilley’s Beach is a sensitive foreshore area that extends along 1.7 kilometres and may be accessed by 4WD. Camping is permitted at the northern end of Lilley’s Beach, where you will also experience sensational sunsets. Permits required and obtained through Gladstone Regional Council.

Tannum Sands

Tannum Sands

National Parks

The Gladstone Region is home to a number of spectacular national parks. In particular, Deepwater National Park, Kroombit Tops National Park and Eurimbula National Park are favourites for both locals and visitors alike.

Deepwater National Park

The captivating scenery of freshwater wetlands, high sand dunes and open forest will entice you to begin an adventure through Deepwater National Park. Throw a line in the peaceful surrounds of Deepwater Creek or walk along unpatrolled, vehicle-free beaches. Find rare birds in their natural habitat and witness marine turtles hatching between January and April. Explore the rock pools at Wreck Rock and picnic or camp at the shady campsite behind the dunes. For a true bush experience, pitch a tent at Middle Rock, camping permits are essential and a 4WD is recommended.

Curtis Island National Park

Curtis Island offers a combination of stunning scenery and nature-based experiences including unspoilt beaches, calm north-facing bays, wilderness and wetlands. Rugged and isolated, Curtis Island’s windswept coastline, long beaches and sweeping sand dunes provide solitude for adventurous campers. Bush camp under coastal Sheoaks with easy beach access for 4WDs. Please note there are no facilities in the National Park. Access to Curtis Island is via private boat or vehicular ferry with Curtis Ferry Services.

Eurimbula National Park

Kroombit

tops

state forest and national Park

Featuring both wet and dry rainforest, the mighty sandstone cliffs, grand gorges, gentle creeks and waterfalls make up the stunning backdrop of Kroombit Tops. Drive the 4WD loop and walk 3.2 kilometres (return) to the World War II’s B-54 Liberator bomber ‘Beautiful Betsy’ that lay undiscovered in the wild bushland for more than 50 years. Camp overnight at one of the two self-sufficient campsites. The 13 kilometre, self-guided drive to the lookout is suitable for conventional vehicles, however a 4WD is required for other roads. Roads are not sealed and become impassable in wet weather.

Eurimbula’s sandy beaches, paperbark swamps, eucalypt forest, mangroves and rainforest areas provide many opportunities for visitors to get back to nature. Try beach fishing or at high tide, explore the untouched estuaries by boat or canoe. Camp by the ocean at Bustard Beach or Middle Creek campsites, both campgrounds are equipped with composting toilets and Bustard Beach also has sheltered picnic facilities. Limited water, camping requires a permit and a 4WD is required.

Curtis Island

Curtis Island

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GalLivant IN THE GLADSTONE REGION

Gladstone Region, the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, offers a diverse range of unique, easily accessible experiences; from untouched hinterland with breathtaking ranges and national parks, to coral cays and some of Queensland’s greatest fishing spots, including Lake Awoonga, just eight kilometres off the Bruce Highway.

Stunning unspoiled secluded beaches, island escapes, and beach camping for the adventurous camper are easily accessible via Curtis Ferry Services, and Mount Larcom offers stunning 360-degree views to those who climb to the 600-metre summit.

A mere 90-minute drive away you’ll discover the beautiful seaside gems of Agnes Water and Town of 1770; with access to Southern Great Barrier Reef day trips and Queensland’s northernmost surf beaches.

Boyne Valley

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THE DISCOVERY COAST

The Discovery Coast’s Agnes Water and 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 pristine, 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, and Baffle Creek boasts pristine waterways, secluded beaches and some of the East Coast’s best river fishing.

Miriam Vale offers a welcome halfway to fuel up both the vehicle and the travellers, with tasty crab sandwiches offered at the local service station. Stretch your legs at the playground and marvel at quaint Queenslander-style buildings in this clean, friendly township.

Off-Road Adventures

IN THE GLADSTONE REGION

Enjoy the thrill of off-roading, escaping to secluded spots and discovering hidden gems of the Gladstone Region.

The rugged and isolated Curtis Island National Park is accessible via Curtis Ferry Services; its long beaches and sweeping sand dunes provide solitude for the adventurous camper with 4WDaccessible camping at Joey Lees and Turtle Street.

Lilley’s Beach is a popular spot for weekend camping and restricted to 4WD access, for which permits are required.

The further-flung Kroombit Tops National Park, an 800-metrehigh sandstone plateau with panoramic views, sweeping gorges and peaceful creeks has a choice of back-to-basics campsites. A 700 metre return bush walk will take you to the wreckage of ‘Beautiful Betsy’, an ill-fated WWII Liberator Bomber which crashed there in 1945.

land-based + offshore

Gladstone and Gladstone Harbour

Known in the fishing fraternity as a seafood smorgasbord, the Gladstone Region provides a plethora of places to fish all year round for all skill levels; from beaches to islands, reefs, estuaries and creeks. You’ll be blown away by the range of fish species which include Sweetlip, Coral Trout, Tuna, Mackerel, Barramundi, Bream, Grunter, Trevally, Jewfish, Queenfish, Saratoga, Finger Mark Perch, King or Threadfin Salmon, and Mudcrabs.

Fishing

Gladstone is also the main departure point for charter boats to the Swain and Saumarez Reefs, and beyond. If you need time out from fishing there are a variety of popular attractions, accommodation and dining options.

Gladstone is located 550 kilometres by road north of Brisbane and 100 kilometres southeast of Rockhampton between the Calliope River to the north and Boyne River to the south. Between the two river mouths lies the deepwater harbour for which the city owes its existence. The harbour is protected by a low island to the east called Facing

Island and to the north by Curtis Island. The waters in and around the harbour are a transitional zone where the warm waters of the tropical north meet the cool of the south and explain the large variety of fish species.

Estuaries

The Gladstone Region is home to a multitude of easily accessible estuary fishing spots, all of which offer a wide variety of fishing, crabbing and prawning experiences including The Narrows and Calliope River Mouth.

North West Island

Surrounding Islands and Reefs

Across the harbour from Gladstone lies a number of islands, most notably Curtis and Facing Islands where the scattering of rock and reef outcrops around the islands are a fisherman’s paradise.

The region is the gateway to the heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef where you will find a number of islands with camping spots such as North West Island, Mast Head Island and Lady Musgrave Island. More distant reefs such as Swain and Saumarez Reefs can be accessed by charter boats departing from Gladstone.

Boyne Island and Tannum Sands

Located about 20 minutes south of Gladstone, Boyne Island and Tannum Sands boast an array of beach fishing spots and are the launching spots for accessible reef fishing.

Lake Awoonga

Located just eight kilometres off the Bruce Highway with spectacular lake and mountain views, Lake Awoonga is a magnet for enthusiastic anglers to catch the famed Barramundi, over two million of which have been released into the lake. Approximately 300,000 fish are released each year, including 200,000 Barramundi, 100,000 Mullet and some Mangrove Jack. Not a keen angler? Then

slip into the cool waters for a relaxing dip, leisurely kayak or try your hand at stand up paddle boarding.

Agnes Water and 1770

Easily accessible by bitumen road, these idyllic communities are situated on a pristine stretch of beach and headlands. The area is well serviced, has an array of accommodation and camping facilities, and an astounding choice of fishing locations from beach and rock fishing to creek, estuary and offshore fishing. The Discovery Coast is an access point to the Southern Great Barrer Reef and locations such as Fitzroy Lagoon, Boult and Lamont Reefs as well as the wellknown Lady Musgrave Island.

Turkey Beach

Under an hour’s drive from Gladstone you’ll find the peaceful surrounds of Turkey Beach. Sheltered in the waters of Rodds Bay, Turkey Beach and the surrounding tidal creeks are home to many aquatic treasures.

Baffle Creek

Located just over 100 kilometres to the south of Turkey Beach is Baffle Creek which is one of the few remaining unspoiled estuary systems in Queensland. This 120 kilometre pristine waterway is protected on both sides by conservation parks and boasts over 77 fish species, 10 crustacean species, turtles and dolphins, and a prolific bird life just adds to the magnificence.

MAJOR FISHING EVENTS IN

THE GLADSTONE REGION

BOYNE TANNUM HOOKUP

Australia’s Biggest Family Fishing Competition May Day long weekend boynetannumhookup.com.au

@TheBoyneTannumHookUp @BoyneTannumHookUp

TANNUM CRAB CLASSIC

Supporting local families in need of medical equipment March tannumcrabclassic.com @tannumcrabclassic

BAFFLE CREEK

FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL

September – QLD school holidays bafflecreekfishing.com @BaffleCreekFishingFestival

North West Island Reef

Lake Awoonga

Wilson & Heron Island Discover...

Discover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy the ultimate island castaway experience by staying at two different natural and secluded coral cays - Heron and Wilson Islands.

If you love nature, then Heron Island really is a special place. Surrounded by 24 square kilometres of reef and boasting several nesting spots for green and loggerhead turtles, this coral cay is one of the few places the eco traveller can watch sea turtles nesting and hatching.

Equally beautiful, Wilson Island is the ultimate island castaway experience, offering seclusion in a setting of unrivalled natural beauty and playing host to just 18 guests at any one time. Covering just 5.24 acres, its pristine waters host an unimaginable variety of marine life with some of the best snorkelling in the world...right off the beach.

LADY ELLIOT ISLAND ECO RESORT

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort – Southern Great Barrier Reef. Lady Elliot Island is a coral cay located on the southern tip of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, 80kms north-east of Bundaberg, nestled between Fraser Island and Lady Musgrave Island. The Island is situated within a highly protected ‘Green Zone’ of the Marine National Park and is a sanctuary for over 1,200 species of marine life.

Lady Elliot Island features a low-key 44 room Eco Resort focused on providing guests with a genuine ecotourism experience. Scenic flights to Lady Elliot Island depart daily from fi ve (5) convenient departure ports – 1770/Agnes Waters (daytrips only – subject to availability), Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Brisbane (Redcliffe) and the Gold Coast. Come for the day or stay a while.

P 1800 072 200 | 07 5536 3644 E reservations@ladyelliot.com.au ladyelliotisland.com

WATER STAYS

1770 BEACH SHACKS

Exquisite beachfront accommodation – a truly unique experience. Beachfront location at the sparkling blue waters of the 1770 swimming beach, is this unique, tropically inspired, selfcontained accommodation. A short few minutes’ walk to the 1770 Marina, departure point for day cruises for snorkelling and diving.

578 Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy P 0488 032 645 E info@1770beachshacks.com 1770beachshacks.com

1770 LIQUID ADVENTURES

The best way to see and explore 1770 is from the water. 1770 Liquid Adventures offer a range of guided kayak tours and kayak hire in the picturesque Town of 1770. Join our experienced guides on a Sunset, Nature or Family tour around the spectacular waters of 1770. You can also hire a single, double or triple kayak and explore the area in your own time.

Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy P 0428 956 630 E info@1770liquidadventures.com.au 1770liquidadventures.com.au

BOYNE ISLAND MOTEL & VILLAS

Unique Motel & Villa accommodation only moments from the Boyne River. Located only a few steps from the sandy beachfront of the Boyne River, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the lush, manicured gardens of Boyne Island Motel & Villas. We provide a variety of affordable accommodation options ranging from motel rooms to 1 and 2 bedroom self-contained villas. While you’re here, you can take a swim in the pool, get cosy around our fire-pit or throw a snag on the BBQ. We also have kayaks for hire which are perfect for viewing the marine life, including turtles, dolphins, stingrays and, if you’re lucky, the elusive dugong. It is the perfect place to get away and relax, no matter how long your stay. Don’t forget your fishing rod!

3-5 Orana Avenue, Boyne Island P 07 4973 7444 E reception@boyneislandmotel.com boyneislandmotel.com

DISCOVERY PARKS – TANNUM SANDS

Steps from the ocean, minutes from the lake. Surrounded by classic Queensland palms and bathed in dappled morning light, this award-winning holiday park is a tropical escape of its own. Wake up metres from the gently lapping waves of Tannum Sands beach, walk or jog along the Millenium Esplanade and then drive 15 minutes to the aquatic paradise of Lake Awoonga. Book your choice of self-contained cabins with every modern convenience, stylish villas with more room to move, or float with the breeze on your favourite powered site. In-park facilities include a camp kitchen with a real community feel, a swimming pool and an onsite kiosk for your convenience. You can also take advantage of free gas BBQs, a guest laundry, Wi-Fi throughout the park and sport facilities for hire to keep you acti ve. Don’t forget to ask about pet-friendly sites and cabins.

Millenium Esplanade, Tannum Sands P 07 4973 7201 E Tannum@discoveryparks.com.au discoveryholidayparks.com.au

Spacious, shaded and tranquil camping, surrounded by nature in Agnes Water/Seventeen Seventy!

would love you to stay with us, and choose YOUR favourite camping spot on arrival. Whether it is on the embankment of the picturesque lily pond, in the middle of the serene Paperbark Forest or on the grassy sun-soaked spaces.

SANDCASTLES 1770 MOTEL & RESORT

Ideally positioned between the dual townships of Agnes Water and 1770

Gateway to the beautiful islands of Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot

Located alongside coastal creeks and cabbage palm forests with direct beach access

Offering Beach Home Apartments with or without private pools or choose from our Garden Villas, Studios and Motels

Our accommodation caters for solo and self-drive travellers, family vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, celebrational or corporate events

Competi ti ve prices to suit any budget

On-site Restaurant is nestled amongst the lush tropical surroundings of the resort

40 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water P 07 4974 9428 E info@sandcastles1770.com.au sandcastles1770.com.au

@ UBUNTU

CALLIOPE RIVER HISTORICAL VILLAGE

On the banks of the picturesque Calliope River, about 10km north of Calliope.

Open 7 days a week from 9am to 3pm

A great place to drop in for a wander back through time

Over 20 historical displays on offer

Full staffed by friendly volunteers who welcome travellers and locals alike

A relaxing kiosk offers great barista coffee, scones and snacks

Devonshire teas are their specialty

Regular country markets

Find them on Facebook or check out the website at www.callioperiverhistoricalvillage.com

50951 Old Bruce Highway, via Calliope P 07 4975 6764 E calliopevillage@bigpond.com callioperiverhistoricalvillage.com

Opening in 2021, Mantra Gladstone offers unsurpassed capabilities for accommodation, tourism and events in the region. Mantra Gladstone is a modern, well-appointed hotel catering to both leisure and corporate markets.

Our 60-room 4.5 Star accommodation, events, lifestyle and recreational facilities stand us at the pinnacle of our sector in the Gladstone and Southern Great Barrier Reef regions. It is also what underpins our far-reaching reputation for excellence.

Gladstone’s marina is the departure point for internationally renowned Heron Island, where visitors and locals enjoy spectacular fishing, diving, and snorkelling all year round. So, whether visiting Gladstone to relax and unwind on holiday, to experience the Gladstone Harbour Festival or Boyne-Tannum Hook Up, as part of one of the region’s many sporting carnivals or for the annual eisteddfod, Mantra Gladstone can work directly with you to ensure you make the most of your time in our region.

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GLADSTONE FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Gladstone Harbour Festival – 6th to 9th April 2023

Coming from a humble past, the Gladstone Harbour Festival is well known amongst locals and tourists alike. What began as a one-day celebration to greet the winners of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race as they crossed the finish line has grown into the event we know and love today. Held from Thursday 6th April – Sunday 9th April 2023, the annual Gladstone Harbour Festival program will once again entice, excite and engage the Gladstone community and visitors to the region. With a fantastic variety of quality entertainment on the stage each night, mardi gras, a selection of tasty food court treats, Marina markets, fabulous fireworks displays and plenty of novelty events and attractions.

PO Box 169, Gladstone P 07 4972 5111 E events1@gladstonefesti val.com gladstonefestival.com

SALTY LIFE 1770

Salty Life 1770 gives you the opportunity to live like a local when we provide you this luxury pontoon vessel ‘The Black Pearl’ that’s designed for comfort and well equipped with everything you need. You can either drive yourself or we can skipper it for you. Connect with family and friends having fun and cruising the sandy bays of this beautiful estuary system, exploring the sandbars and beaches, going fishing, having a swim, enjoying a BBQ or a picnic on a private beach and of course saying G’day to our local wildlife such as turtles, rays, dolphins and birds. Salty Life 1770 creates the atmosphere and makes it easy by supplying all your needs, from locally sourced gourmet food to beach games and fishing gear. You are also welcome to bring your own. And you don’t need a boat licence to enjoy a day with us living the salty life @1770.

1770 Boat Ramp, Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy P 0438 762 188 E havefun@1770boathire.com 1770boathire.com

STUDIO GIW

Studio GIW brings Gladstone interior design, fine homewares and accessories. With unique and distincti ve tableware from renowned brands – Dinosaur Designs, Robert Gordon, Mason & Cash, Chasseur, Georgia Macmillan Fabrics and many more ... Let us help you to make a statement in your home.

Shop 14/100 Goondoon Street, Gladstone P 0419 784 870 E studio@giwdesigns.com giwdesigns.com

THE JUNCTION CAFÉ

Nestled within the quaint seaside town of Tannum Sands, the Junction makes the perfect whistle stop for visitors, passers-by and of course die-hard regulars. You will find it all from awesome allpress espresso coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as fantastic catering options for your next function.

7/97 Hampton Drive, Tannum Sands

P 07 4973 7495 E junctioncafets@gmail.com junctioncafets.com.au

STOCKLAND GLADSTONE

Find everything you need at Stockland Gladstone ... Whether you’re passing through or staying awhile, you’ll find it all at Stockland Gladstone.

Try on a new outfit, buy a gift or shop for groceries at some of your favourite stores like Kmart, BIG W, Coles and Woolworths PLUS, there are over 50 specialty stores for you to enjoy.

While you’re there, visit The Verandah and tantalise your taste buds with a variety of cuisines from Mexican, Japanese to Turkish and Modern Australian.

So come shop and dine just like a local!

Dawson Highway & Philip Street, West Gladstone

P 07 4978 1944 FB facebook.com/stocklandgladstone stockland.com.au/gladstone

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ACCOMMODATION

1770 Beach Shacks 0488 032 645 | 1770beachshacks.com

1770 Camping Grounds 07 4974 9286 | 1770campingground.com.au

1770 Getaway 07 4974 9323 | 1770getaway.com.au

1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort 07 4902 1600 | 1770lagoonscentral.com.au

1770 Southern Cross Travellers Retreat 07 4974 7225 | 1770southerncross.com

1770 Sovereign Lodge 07 4974 9257 | 770sovereignlodge.com.au

Aaron Motel 07 4972 1411 | aaronmotel.com.au

Absolute Accommodation 0428 125 550 absoluteaccommodation.com.au

Agnes Water Beach Club 1300 731 667 | agneswaterbeachclub.com.au

Agnes Water Beach Holidays 07 4974 7279 | nrmaparksandresorts.com.au

Agnes Water Stays 0401 009 832

Backpackers @ 1770 Pty Ltd 0408 533 851 | backpackers1770.com.au

Barney Beach Accommodation Centre 0438 717 888 barneybeachaccommodationcentre.com.au

Boyne Valley Community Discovery Centre 0439 111 268 | boynevalley.org.au

Boyne Island Motel & Villas 07 4973 7444 | boyneislandmotel.com

Broadwater Haven 07 4156 6620 | broadwaterhaven.com.au

Captain Cook Holiday Village 07 4974 9219 | 1770holidayvillage.com.au

Central Apartment Group cag100.com.au

Central Studio Accommodation 07 4976 9900 | centralstudios.net.au

Cool Bananas Backpackers 07 4974 7660 | coolbananasbackpackers.com

Curtis Central Apartments Pty Ltd 07 4843 7800 curtiscentralapartments.com.au

CQ Motel 1300 979 746 southerncrossmotelgroup.com.au

Discovery Parks – Tannum Sands 07 4973 7201 discoveryholidayparks.com.au

Dunes Agnes Water 07 4974 9470 | dunesagneswater.com.au

Escape 1770 07 4974 7778

Gladstone Central Plaza 07 4970 9900 | gladstonecentralplaza.com.au

Gladstone City Caravan Park 07 4979 1305 | gladstonecitycaravanpark.com

Gladstone City Central Hotel 07 4971 0000 | gladstonecitycentral.com.au

Gladstone Downtown

Central Apartment Hotel 07 4971 0088 gladstonedowntowncentral.com.au

Gladstone Heights Executive Apartments 0424 599 033 | gladstoneheights.com.au

Gladstone Palms Motor Inn 07 4972 1702 gladstonepalmsmotorinn.com.au

Harbour Lodge 07 4972 6463

Heron Island

1800 875 343 | heronisland.com

Highpoint International 07 4972 4711 | highpointinternational.com.au

Mango Tree Motel 07 4974 9132 | mangotreemotel.com.au

Mantra Gladstone

07 4979 8200 | accorhotels.com

Mugul Mountain Retreat 0409 812 074

Pavillions on 1770 07 4902 2188 | pavillions1770.com.au

Rockhampton Serviced Apartments 07 4922 9222 rockhamptonservicedapartments.com.au

Rocky Point Retreat 07 4156 6111 | rockypointretreat.com.au

Rydges – Gladstone 07 4922 9222 | rydges.com

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort 07 4974 9428 | sandcastles1770.com.au

Sunbird Gardens 0438 134 720 | sunbirdgardens.com.au

Traveller’s Rest 1770 0466 065 790 | travellersrest1770.com.au

The Reef Caravan Park 07 4974 7547

Wilson Island 1800 336 051 | wilsonisland.com

TOURISM AND ATTRACTIONS

1770 Creek2Reef Fishing Charters 0439 962 245 | 1770creek2reef.com.au

1770 Environmental Tours – LARC 07 4974 9422 | 1770larctours.com.au

1770 Liquid Adventures 0428 956 630 | 1770liquidadventures.com.au

1770 Shuttle & Tours 0477 705 934 | 1770shuttle.com

1770 SUP 0421 026 266 | supdogoz.com.au

1770 Reef Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours 07 4972 7222 | 1770reef.com.au

At Ubuntu Art Gallery atubutnu679@gmail.com

Bundaberg Rum Distillery 07 4348 3443 | bundabergrum.com.au

Calliope River Historical Village 07 4975 6764 callioperiverhistoricalvillage.com

Creed Grazing creedgrazing.com.au

Curtis Ferry Services 07 4972 6990 | curtisferryservices.com.au

Discover 1770 Holiday Shop & Tour Bookings 07 4974 7557 | discover1770.com.au

Gladstone Bowls Club Inc 07 4972 1191 | clubgladstone.com.au

Gladstone Fly and Sportfishing 0429 223 550 gladstoneflyandsportfishing.com.au

Gladstone Party Boats 0413 148 554

Gladstone Region Tours 0417 638 945 | gladstoneregiontours.com.au

Gladstone Salsa 0402 254 077

Gnarly Surf School 0418 774 056 | gnarlysurftours.com.au

Great Keppel Island Hideaway 07 4939 2050 greatkeppelislandhideaway.com.au

Hooked on 1770 Adventure Tours 0428 94 1770 | 1770tours.com

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort 1800 072 200 | ladyelliotisland.com

Lazy Lizard Surf School 1770 0413 148 554 | lazylizardsurfschool.com.au

Mikat 0427 125 727 | mikat.com.au

Mount Larcom Tourism Park 07 4975 1717 | mtlarcomtouristpark.com

Oasis Adventures 0466 270 425 | oasisadventures.com.au

Salty Life 1770 0438 762 188 | 1770boathire.com

Severine Sanctuary 0401 505 597 | severine-sanctuary.com

The Perspective Collective Ltd 0478 720 577

Town of 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range 07 4974 9663 | 1770golf.com.au

Yaralla Sports Club 07 4979 8200 | yaralla.com.au

SHOPPING AND DINING

1770 Gelato Co 0458 642 444

Agnes Water Tavern 0458 642 444 | agnestavern.com.au

Art Matters creativegladstone.org.au

Auckland House 07 4972 0420 | aucklandhouse.co

Bill Robertson Toyota Gladstone 07 4972 2766 | billrobertsontoyota.com.au

Bororen Hotel 07 4974 4335

Central Lane Hotel 07 4972 2166 | centrallanehotel.com.au

Coffee & Cake Agnes Water 0448 771 560

Cool Beans Cafe and Bakehouse 07 4974 5120

Everything Uniform 07 4972 4481 | everythinguniform.com.au

Family Crust Bakery 07 4972 4834

Gladstone Betta Home Living –Bedding & Electricals 07 4978 1666 | betta.com.au

Gladstone Reef Hotel & Motel 07 4972 1000 | reefhotelgladstone.com.au

Glo Juice 0493 108 032

Junction Café 07 4973 7495 | junctioncafets.com.au

Kandy Couture 0407 912 404 | shop.kandycouture.com.au

Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar

07 4972 2698 | lightboxgladstone.co

McDonalds Boyne Island 07 4973 2722 | mcdonalds.com.au

McDonalds Gladstone, Kirkwood & Kin Kora mcdonalds.com.au

Mount Larcom Café 07 4975 1175

Red Cloud Jewels 1300 559 220 | redcloudjewels.com.au

Savour Marina Pty Ltd 0419 226 640

Stockland Gladstone 07 4978 1944 | stockland.com.au/gladstone

Ward’s Brewery 0473 737 866 | wardsbrewery.com

SERVICES

AGIG (Australian Gas Infrastructure Group) agig.com.au

Apprentices and Trainees Queensland 1300 242 425 | atqld.com.au

Arma Insurance Brokers CQ armainsurancecq.com.au

Audio & Lighting Services QLD 0419 642 947

Banana Shire Council 07 4992 9500 | banana.qld.gov.au

Battery World Gladstone 07 4972 0464 | batteryworld.com.au

ConocoPhillips Australia 1300 776 205 | conocophillips.com

Departure Point 07 4972 2288 | departurepoint.com.au

Dreamtilt 1300 306 126 | dreamtilt.com.au

efex 1300 376 347

Gidarjil Cultural Heritage Corporation Limited

07 4130 7700 | gidarjil.com.au

Gladstone Airport Corporation 07 4977 8800 | gladstoneairport.com.au

Gladstone Area Water board 07 4976 3000 | gawb.qld.gov.au

Gladstone Festival & Events 07 4972 5111 | gladstonefestival.com

Gladstone Motor Wrecking Co. Pty Ltd 07 4973 5735 | gmwco.com.au

Gladstone Ports Corporation gpcl.com.au

Gladstone Regional Council 07 4970 0700 | gladstone.qld.gov.au

GTC Financial 07 4972 5177 | gtcfinancial.com.au

High Risk Solutions 07 4972 3803 | highrisksolutions.com.au

Homeground Villages homegroundvillages.com.au

I & C Instrumentation & Electrical Pty Ltd 07 49737631 | iandcelectrical.com.au

Jade Room 0400 040 424 | jaderoom.com.au

Jobs Today 0407 254 193

Kingsroh Pty Ltd 0427 725 711

Macdonald and Michel Lawyers Pty Ltd 07 4972 3644 | macdonaldmichel.com.au

Mackay City Council 1300 622 529 | mackay.qld.gov.au

National Australia Bank (NAB) 13 22 65 | nab.com.au

Port Curtis Coral Coast Ltd 07 4167 0037 | pccctrust.com.au

Purcell's Lineboring & Engineering 07 4978 0600 | purcells.com.au

QCLNG Operating Company Pty Ltd 13 23 76 | shell.com.au

Queensland Energy Resources (QER) 07 4971 1200 | qer.com.au

Rayment Excavations 07 4978 9200 | raymentexcavations.com.au

Rob Benn Charters 07 4972 8885 | rbholdings.com.au

Salvation Army Gladstone 07 4883 8900 | salvationarmy.org.au

Southern Cross Austereo 07 4972 2777 southerncrossaustereo.com.au

Storage Choice – Gladstone 07 4978 7744

Studio GIW 0419 784 870 | giwdesigns.com

The Capricornian 1300 314 900 | apricornian.com.au

THG Tires 0412 644 510

UHY Haines Norton CQ Pty Ltd 07 4972 1300 | uhyhncq.com.au

Ulton 0402 216 475 | ulton.net

VAJ Byrne and Co Lawyers 07 4972 1144 | byrnelawyers.com.au

Walz Constructions 07 4976 7999 | walzgroup.biz

Welcon Technologies 07 4976 0600 | welcon.com.au

Winkel Aviation Services 0487 946 535 | winkel.com.au

HEALTH

Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service 07 4922 9093 | caprescue.org.au

Central Queensland Hospital & Health Service 13 43 25 84 | health.qld.gov.au

GP Superclinic Gladstone 07 4978 7868 gladstonegpsuperclinic.com.au

Nhulundu Health Service 07 4979 0992 | nhulundu.com.au

REAL ESTATE

CAM Realty 0408 983 702 | camrealty.com.au

LJ Hooker Gladstone 07 4976 8000 | gladstone.ljhooker.com.au

PRD Nationwide Realty - Agnes

07 4974 9470 | prd.com.au

Ray White Gladstone 07 4972 3288 | raywhitegladstone.com.au

EDUCATION

Chanel College

07 4973 4700 | chanelcollege.qld.edu.au

Gladstone State High School 07 4976 6111 | gladstonshs.eq.edu.au

Gladstone West State School 07 4979 7333 | gladstonewestss.eq.edu.au

Kin Kora State School 07 4971 5111 | kinkorass.eq.edu.au

Toolooa State High School 07 4971 4333 | toolooashs.eq.edu.au

Trinity College 07 4839 0500 | trinitygladstone.qld.edu.au

NEWS & MARKETING/ADVERTISING

Bishopp 07 3552 5600 | bishopp.com.au

Cooper McKenzie Marketing 1300 305 295 | coopermckenzie.com.au

Crush Communications Pty Ltd 0402 819 215 | crushmagazine.com.au

Elevate Media 07 4972 7648 | elevate.net.au

Mad Dog Productions Pty Ltd 07 4922 1447 | maddogproductions.com.au

Tayco Outdoor Advertising Pty Ltd 07 4154 4558 | taycooutdoor.com.au

TRANSPORT

Avis Gladstone 07 4978 2633 | avis.com.au

Budget Rent-a-Car Gladstone 07 4972 8488 | budget.com.au

Marine Helicopter Charter 07 4978 0129 | heronislandhelicopters.com Kinetic wearekinetic.com

Sealink 07 4979 7000 | gladstoneferries.com.au

By Air

Gladstone Airport is conveniently located in the centre of the region. Jump aboard one of the many daily QantasLink and Virgin Airlines flights for a quick 50 minute trip between Gladstone and Brisbane.

By Road

The Gladstone Region starts approximately 450 kilometres north of Brisbane, with several key access points off Queensland’s major coastal touring route, the Bruce Highway.

By Train

Queensland Rail Travel operates regular services to the Gladstone Region. The Tilt Train is the perfect way to travel, stopping at Gladstone and Miriam Vale. Sit back, enjoy the scenery and grab a bite to eat along the way. Transfers available from Miriam Vale to Agnes Water and the Town of 1770.

By Bus

Greyhound Australia’s services call in to various coastal and country spots throughout the Gladstone Region. Daily services to Gladstone stop at the BP Service Station on Dawson Road.

By Cruise

One of the newest ways to visit the Gladstone Region is aboard Cruise Ships. So if you’re looking for a taste of what’s on offer in Gladstone, check out the P&O Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line websites for cruise departure ports and dates.