Getting to the Gladstone Region

THE GLADSTONE REGION

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. 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 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, Holland America Line and Dream Cruises websites for cruise departure ports and dates.

20 THINGS TO DO IN THE GLADSTONE REGION

01 Try your skills at kayak surfing with 1770 Liquid Adventures – keep an eye out for dolphins, turtles and other friendly wildlife.

02 Glamping you say? Spend a night (or three) at Agnes Water Beach Holidays for the ultimate glamping experience.

03 Hop aboard the iconic pink amphibious vehicle with 1770 LARC! Tours and visit Queensland’s only operating Lighthouse.

04 Jump in your 4WD, pack the swag and discover the magic of Deepwater and Eurimbula National Parks.

05 Experience the Great Barrier Reef with a day trip to Lady Musgrave Island on board 1770reef Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours.

06 Need to escape the heat? Relax in air-conditioned comfort at Gladstone Cinemas while watching the latest flick.

07 Get active on over 15 kilometres of pathway, known as the ‘Turtleway Bikeway’, which winds along the Tannum Sands coastline.

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

09 Take a trip out to Kroombit Tops National Park and visit the remains of a World War II Liberator Bomber aircraft ‘Beautiful Betsy’.

10 Pack the esky, fishing rod and go on an adventure to Boynedale Bush Camp...there’s even the possibility of spotting a platypus! 11 Wander through the impressive Tondoon Botanic Gardens.

12 Enjoy some exercise or simply relax in the parklands of East Shores Precinct or the Gladstone Marina.

13 Have dinner with a view under the magical fig tree at Spinnaker Park. Trust us, it looks like something out of a fairy-tale book.

14 Be entertained and informed as you discover the Gladstone Region on board a tour with Gladstone Region Tours.

15 Watch turtle hatchlings erupt from their nest and wiggle their way to the water at Heron Island in turtle season.

16 Depart the Marina with Curtis Ferry Services and spend the day at one of the islands that wait off the Gladstone coastline.

17 Visit Wilson Island... An adult-only private hideaway on the Great Barrier Reef to experience the tranquil life of a castaway in style.

18 Try your luck at catching the famed Barramundi, Mullet or Mangrove Jack at Lake Awoonga.

19 Grab your hiking gear, climb Mount Larcom and be rewarded with a spectacular 360-degree view of the Gladstone Region.

20 Step back in time and relive the history of Calliope at the Historical Village.