Gladstone Visitor Guide 2024

SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF

AGNES WATER & TOWN OF 1770

GLADSTONE & SURROUNDS

BOYNE ISLAND & TANNUM SANDS

Gladstone Region

You’ll Be glad you visited

A destination where iconic Queensland beaches merge with ancient reef and pristine national parks, the perfect blend of coastal charm, untamed wilderness, and genuine Australian hospitality. Immerse yourself and discover hidden gems at every turn in the Gladstone Region.

The Gladstone Region, situated 450 km north of Brisbane, serves as the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Highlights include Heron Island, North West Island, Wilson Island, Curtis Island, and Lady Musgrave Island. The city of Gladstone, known as the 'engine room of Queensland,' is surrounded by the townships of Calliope, Benaraby, Boyne Island, and Tannum Sands. Fishing hotspots are abundant in this part

of the region, including one of Australia’s premier freshwater fishing locations, Lake Awoonga. To the south, discover Miriam Vale, Town of 1770 and Agnes Water, known for the northernmost surf beach on the east coast of Australia and reef adventures to Lady Musgrave Island. In the southwest, the Boyne Valley and Sandstone Wilderness offer opportunities for inland exploration and farm stays in the spectacular hinterland.

It’s all waiting for you here in the Gladstone Region – you’ll be glad you visited

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Visitor Information Centres

Visit an accredited Visitor Information Centre for comprehensive travel information to the Gladstone Region, complimentary maps, and brochures. Get local advice, book accommodation, tours, activities, and transport—all in one place!

Agnes

+61 7 4902 1533 | agneswatervic@gapdl.com.au Gladstone

+61 7 4972 9000 | gladstonevic@gapdl.com.au

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 multicoloured 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 situates in the Great Barrier Reef, and hosts an unimaginable variety of marine life in its pristine waters.

Covering just 5.24 acres, Wilson Island is the ultimate island castaway experience, offering an adult only seclusion in a setting of unrivalled natural beauty.

Playing host to just 18 guests across 9 sites at any one time, this is a one-of-a-kind getaway. Wake to the sounds of the ocean from the comfort of your king size bed, with some of the best snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef is right in front of you. Please note, the island is closed from February 1st to April 1st for bird breeding season.

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 elliot island

Lady Elliot Island is the southernmost 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.

Three ways to stay & play

1 Reef Island Camping

2 Island Resorts

3 Day Trips from the Mainland

FOR MORE INSPIRATION, SCAN HERE OR VISIT gladstoneregion. info/southern-greatbarrier-reef

Wilson Island

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.

Curtis & Facing Islands

Curtis Island offers stunning unspoilt beaches, intimate northfacing 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 32 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.

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.

Heron Island

Curtis Island

Agnes

Water and town of 1770

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top 10 Things to do

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

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Hire a kayak and explore the waterways with 1770 Liquid Adventures or a stand up paddle board with 1770 SUP

Hop aboard the iconic pink amphibious LARC!

Explore the Paperbark Forest Boardwalk

7 Go swimming at Agnes Water’s patrolled beach

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Explore one of the many picturesque walking trails

Go 4WD’ing through Deepwater or Eurimbula National Park

Cast your fishing line into Round Hill Creek or Baffle Creek

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 kids surfing beside dolphins playing. This is the essence of Agnes Water and Town of 1770 – untouched, exclusive and pure.

NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

Eurimbula National Park

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 Gladstone Yacht Race, marked by the Gladstone Harbour Festival. Every Easter, this harbour plays host to the annual Brisbane to

Gladstone Yacht Race, marked by the Gladstone Harbour Festival and B2G Village festivities.

The Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 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 Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Marina that local ferry services offer direct passage to tropical islands waiting patiently off the coast.

Gladstone Marina

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Must do’s

Enjoy the Panoramic views from Round Hill Lookout

2 Cool off in the splash zone or relax in the parklands at Gladstone Ports Corporation’s 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

8 Catch some televised entertainment at the Gladstone Ports Corporation’s East Shores Outdoor Screen daily. During the School Holidays, keep an eye out for Friday night movie specials!

Tondoon Botanic Gardens

Ward's Brewery

Auckland House

Gladstone Ports Corporation's East Shores Parklands

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

Boyne Valley Rail Trail

Boyne Islandand tannum sands

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 Island

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.

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.

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.

Eurimbula National Park

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 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.

Curtis Island

Fishingland-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.

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 deep-water 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

TO ACCESS THE GBRMPA ZONING MAPS, SCAN HERE OR VISIT gbrmpa.gov.au/access/zoning/zoning-maps

Zoning maps can also be collected at both of our accredited Visitor Information Centres.

LAND BASED

NRG Power Station Hot Water Outlet

South Trees Jetty

Bray Park Boat Ramp

Turkey Beach

Agnes Water/Town of 1770

Baffle Creek

Lake Awoonga

OFFSHORE

North West Island

Mast Head Island

Rock Cod Shoals

Facing Island

Curtis Island

Fitzroy Reef

Boult Reef

Lady Musgrave Island

North West Island Reef

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, the famed Lake Awoonga is a magnet for enthusiastic anglers, with the Lake’s record-

sized Barramundi providing a thrilling catch. The newly established fish hatchery located at lookout 1, Aquaculture Gladstone, breeds and release approximately _ Barramundi, _ Mullet and _ Mangrove Jack each year, with the capacity to produce in excess of _ million fingerlings annually. The state-of-the-art facility is partially open for public, with the interpretative display open please state times if applicable. 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, tubing, skiing, or wakeboarding.

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.

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

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.

Sustainability +

Sustainability & Eco-Tourism in the Gladstone Region:

Our passionate community are working together to make sustainable choices to protect and preserve the natural resources of the Gladstone Region for future generations.

2024 anticipates Gladstone becoming a Certified Eco Destination. This accreditation will recognise Gladstone as a world-class destination that is strengthened by the region's commitment to ongoing improvement of sustainable practices, as well as providing high-quality nature-based tourism experiences. As a visitor, we know you’ll tiptoe lightly, and take comfort in the fact that by us committing to this accreditation, our beautiful backyard will be here for generations to enjoy. View our Eco-Tips guide for suggestions on how you can travel responsibly while visiting our beautiful region.

Our region’s Eco Certified tourism businesses are leading the way in high quality eco and sustainable tourism experiences:

▪ With world famous coral reefs providing a sanctuary for marine life, experience nature at its best at Heron Island Resort.

▪ Stay nestled in bushland and only footsteps away from the stunning coastal estuary at Broadwater Haven.

▪ Embark on a journey with 1770 LARC! Tours and explore the hidden shores of the Southern Great Barrier Reef and surrounding National Parks.

▪ Visit the highly protected ‘Green Zone’ of Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort where you’ll experience unspoilt coral reef and an abundance of thriving marine life.

▪ Explore Lady Musgrave Island with 1770reef Eco Tours and be wowed by crystal clear waters blooming with colourful marine life and reef gardens.

As you tip-toe through our backyard, you will soak up stunning views, marvel at the marine life, and enjoy unique experiences. Please take care and leave it as you found it.

Heron Island

Luminous

january

TURTLE HATCHING JANUARY – APRIL

february

AGNES BLUES, ROOTS & ROCK FESTIVAL

16 – 18 FEBRUARY

MARCH

EASTER IN GLADSTONE

28 MARCH – 1 APRIL

MAY

BOYNE TANNUM HOOK UP 3 – 5 MAY

1770 FESTIVAL 24 – 26 MAY

JUNE

ECOFEST 2 JUNE

MT LARCOM SHOW

22 - 23 JUNE

From Curtis Island to Deepwater National Park, there are several destinations where watchers can witness thousands of baby turtles emerging from their nests and making their way to the sea.

Treat yourself to 40 artists across 3 days and 2 stages in the Town of 1770 & Agnes Water. Live music, a licensed bar, plenty of food vendors and markets to suit all tastes are highlight features of this all-weather event.

Celebrate Easter in Gladstone with non-stop festivities. From the Gladstone Harbour Festival and Yachtsman's Long Lunch to the 76th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race and Harbour Cruise Brunch… there’s something for everyone!

The Boyne Tannum Hook Up is Australia’s Biggest Family Fishing Competition, with both adult and junior categories. This 3-day event is held on the beautiful Central Queensland Coast in Boyne Island.

The 1770 Festival commemorates the dates which Lt James Cook anchored and came ashore in the Town of 1770, in the year 1770, by showcasing all of the incredible experiences the stunning coastal town has to offer.

Enjoy a family fun day out with educational workshops and activities, food trucks, and market stalls at Central Queensland’s largest environmental awareness event.

Don’t miss the fireworks, chainsaw and woodchopping competition, animal nursery and displays, rides and loads of entertainment at the Mt Larcom family friendly country show.

JULY

LUMINOUS

AUGUST

GLADSTONE PORTS CORPORATION’S PORT TO PARK

Explore Tondoon Botanic Gardens as they’re transformed with mesmerising light displays, art, live music, roving entertainment and children’s activities.

Showcasing GPC’s premier waterfront parklands as well as supporting local schools and community groups, the Port to Park FunD Run will see thousands of feet pound the pavement in the 3km or 10km course.

UNDER THE TREES

SEPTEMBER

BAFFLE CREEK FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL

16– 21 SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

TANNUM CRAB CLASSIC

NOVEMBER

CQ BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL

DECEMBER

MAYOR’S CAROLS & CHRISTMAS STREET PARTY

NYE PARTY

Come together in the vibrant hub of Tannum Sands for an all-ages weekend of Australian Artists, exquisite art installations and roving performances plus multiple licensed bars and food vendors!

Recreational fishers take to the fantastic waters around Baffle Creek during the week-long event, vying for great prizes! At the end of the week full of fishing and exploring, the local sports grounds come to life with bush style entertainment, festivities, and fun for all.

The annual Tannum Crab Classic event raises much needed funds for local families living with a disability and creating a platform for Men's Mental Health Awareness through the famous crab race and auction.

Grab your mates and kick back in the blissful CQ sunshine whilst enjoying the festival's handpicked selection of frosty brews and crisp ciders poured straight from the brewers themselves, paired with food and live music from CQ locals.

Get ready to jingle all the way with a special guest, local acts, market stalls, roving entertainment, food and fireworks… There may even be a surprise visit from Santa himself!

Celebrate the New Year with family and friends at the Gladstone Marina Stage with dinner, drinks, entertainment and local musicians

EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

TO FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE GLADSTONE REGION, SCAN HERE OR VISIT gladstoneregion.info/plan/events

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.

Inspiration

AGNES WATER STAYS

A tranquil retreat for guests over 18 looking to escape to a peaceful, rural property. Only 7 mins to beaches and all that Agnes & 1770 have to offer.

 Private queen size rooms with aircon & WiFi

 Resort style pool

FOR THIS ONE, CAN WE PLEASE CHANGE THE "MODERATE" TO $5. AND ADD IN "VILLAGE" BEFORE KIOSK?

 Continental breakfast daily

159 Allingham Way, Agnes Water P 0401 009 832 E sally@agneswaterstays.com.au agneswaterstays.com.au

CALLIOPE RIVER HISTORICAL VILLAGE

A true heritage experience which captures and preserves many original buildings and artefacts from the Gladstone Region ($5 entry fee). Village Kiosk open 7 days 9am to 3pm. Facilities: picnic tables, ample parking, pet friendly on leash.

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

THE JUNCTION CAFÉ

Come visit us at one of our two locations; The Junction Café is a gem of a café nestled within Tannum Sands quaint seaside town that makes the perfect whistle stop for visitors, passers-by and of course our die-hard regulars.

Or immerse yourself in the beauti ful surroundings of the Tondoon Botanic Gardens and enjoy a bite to eat from our delicious breakfast or lunch. Enjoy a coffee or homemade cake. Enjoy a Maleny Gelato while walking around the amazing facilities. We also cater for events of all kinds, at your place, or ours! Pet friendly, open 7 days a week.

7/97 Hampton Drive, Tannum Sands

672 Glenlyon Road, Gladstone

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

1770 BEACH SHACKS

Exceptional free standing pole house self-contained bungalows

 Sparkling waters of the 1770 swimming beach are only steps away

 Superb ocean views to Bustard Head Lighthouse

 Short walk to 1770 Marina

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

1770 LIQUID ADVENTURES

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 kayaks 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

STUDIO GIW

Studio GIW is an interior design studio that offers beauti ful homewares and accessories that celebrate your everyday! It’s a guarantee you’ll find something you’ll love and leave with more. They proudly feature Australian brands and designers, including Robert Gordon, Dinosaur Designs, frank green, SOH Melbourne and more. Boasting mix-and-match homewares that enable you to express your creati ve style, with curated collections for the entertainer, home cook and avid baker.

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

SALTY LIFE 1770

Salty Life 1770 gives you the opportunity to live like a local on our luxury BBQ pontoon vessel ‘The Black Pearl’. Designed for the comfort of 10 people and equipped with everything you need; utilise our skipper or cruise the beauti ful 1770 estuary system yourself and explore private sandbars and beaches, fish, and swim.

 BYO welcome.

 Catering available: local gourmet food, ice boxes, fishing gear etc.

 A smaller 4m, 4 person, Powercat runabout is also available for hire.

 No boat licence required.

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

Don’t miss your chance to see the icon of Lak Awoonga, the mighty Barramundi, up close a Aquaculture Gladstone.

See the big Barra’s, including the White an Golden Barramundi, rarely found in the wild

V IS I T THE L IVE F ISH DISPL A

Open for group tours and drop-in visitors

Admission is free. Located at Lake Awoonga approximately 30 kilometres from Gladstone

For details of opening hours or to book group tour visit:

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Lady Elliot Island

Phone +61 7 5536 3644

www.ladyelliotisland.com.au

HOME OF THE MAN TA R AY SOUTHERN GRE AT B ARRIER REEF

DI D YO U KNOW THAT YOU C AN VISIT THE GREAT B ARRIER REEF FRO M BUNDABERG AND 1770?

L a dy Ellio t Island is a coral ca y loca ted on the southern tip of the Great Barr i er Reef, just north of K’g ari (formally Fra ser I sland). The isl a n d is situat ed within a highly protected ‘Green Zone’ o f the Marine Nati onal P ar k & is a s anctuary f or o v er 1,200 species of marine li fe L ady Ellio t is r e garded as one of the best sno rk e l ling & diving locations on the Great Barr i e r R eef & is ren owned for it s he althy c oral reef & abundance of turtles, mant a rays, reef s h arks & the e ntire cast of ‘ Finding Nemo’.

Turtle Nesting Season: Oct ober - February

Turtle Hatching Se ason: Februa r y - April

W h ale Migration S eason: July - October

D ay trips and overnight stays av ailable with three scheduled flights per da y ex Hervey Ba y.

Flights also de p a rting from Bund abe rg, 1770 (Day trips only) Brisbane (Redc li ffe) & Gold Coast

www.ladyelliotisland.com.au

membership directory

Accommodation

1770 & Agnes Water

Custom Retreats

0424 339 300

customretreats.com.au

8/2 Beaches Village Cct, Agnes Water

1770 Beach Shacks

0488 032 645

1770beachshacks.com

578 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy

1770 Camping Grounds

07 4974 9286

1770campingground.com.au

641 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy

1770 Getaway

07 4974 9323

1770getaway.com.au

303 Bicentennial Dr, Agnes Water

1770 Lagoons Central

Apartment Resort

07 4902 1600

1770lagoonscentral.com.au

Cnr Captain Cook Dr & Beaches Village Cct, Agnes Water

1770 Southern Cross

Travellers Retreat

07 4974 7225

1770southerncross.com

2694 Round Hill Rd, Agnes Water

Absolute Accommodation

0428 125 550

absoluteaccommodation.com.au

Agnes Water & 1770

Agnes Water Beach Club

07 4974 7355

agneswaterbeachclub.com.au

3 Agnes St, Agnes Water

Agnes Water Stays

0401 009 832

agneswaterstays.com.au

159 Allingham Way, Agnes Water

Backpackers @ 1770 0408 533 851

backpackers1770.com.au

22 Grahame Colyer Dr, Agnes Water

Barney Beach

Accommodation Centre

07 4972 1366

barneybeach.com.au

10 Friend St, Gladstone Central

Beach House at Red Rock

Sunrise 1770

07 4974 9470

161 Sunbird Dr, Sunrise South, Agnes Water

Blue Sapphire Agnes Water

0401 301 983

bluesapphireagneswater.com.au

13 Gibbons Ct, Agnes Water

Bororen Hotel

07 4974 4335

39 Dougall Street, Bororen

Captain Cook Holiday Village

07 4974 9219

1770holidayvillage.com.au

384 Captain Cook Dr, Seventeen Seventy

Cool Bananas Backpackers

07 4974 7660

coolbananasbackpackers.com

2 Springs Rd, Agnes Water

CQ Motel

07 4904 1871

southerncrossmotelgroup.com.au

22-24 William St, Gladstone Central

Curtis Central Apartments Pty Ltd

07 4843 7800

curtiscentralapartments.com.au

30 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central

Discovery Holiday Parks –Tannum Sands

1800 684 003

discoveryholidayparks.com.au

Millenium Esp, Tannum Sands

Dunes Agnes Water

07 4974 9470

dunesagneswater.com.au

33 Atlantis Blvd, Agnes Water

Escape 1770

07 4974 7778

escape1770.com.au

13 Webster Ct, Agnes Water

Gladstone Central Plaza 4970 9900

gladstonecentralplaza.com.au

52 Oaka Ln, Gladstone

Gladstone City Caravan Park

07 4979 1305

gladstonecitycaravanpark.com

183-185 Toolooa St, South Gladstone

Gladstone City Central Hotel

07 4971 0000

gladstonecitycentral.com.au

66 Oaka Ln, Gladstone Central

Gladstone Downtown Central Apartment Hotel

07 4971 0088

gladstonedowntowncentral

.com.au

39-43 Bramston St, Gladstone Central

Gladstone Heights

Executive Apartments

07 4972 2446

gladstoneheights.com.au

92/96 Central Ln, Gladstone Central

Gladstone Palms Motor Inn

07 4972 1702

gladstonepalmsmotorinn.com.au

30 Far Street, West Gladstone

Great Keppel Island Hideaway

07 4939 2050

gkihideaway.com.au

The Esplanade, Great Keppel Island

Greenacres Motel & Van Park

07 4975 0136

greenacresvanpark.com.au

48957 Bruce Hwy, Benaraby

Harbour Lodge

07 4972 6463

harbour-lodge-motel.

queenslandhotelmotel.com

16 Roseberry St, Gladstone Central

Heron Island Resort 1800 875 343

heronisland.com

Heron Island

HomeGround Gladstone

07 4975 8000

homegroundvillages.com.au

101 Calliope River Rd, Calliope

Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

07 5536 3644

ladyelliot.com.au

Reception Lady Elliot Island

Mantra Gladstone

07 4979 8200

all.accor.com

Cnr Bell & O'Connell Street, Gladstone Central

Mugul Mountain Retreat 0409 812 074

mugulmountainretreat.com.au

237 Mugul Rd, Colosseum

NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park

07 4974 7279

nrmaparks.com.au

55 Jeffery Ct, Agnes Water

Ocean Ridge Property 0474 516 179

oceanridgeproperty.com.au

Agnes Water

Pavillions 1770

07 4902 2188

pavillions1770.com.au

9 Beaches Village Cct, Agnes Water

Mango Tree Motel

07 4974 9132

mangotreemotel.com.au

7 Agnes St, Agnes Water

Rockhampton Serviced Apartments

07 4922 9222

rockhamptonservicedapartments .com.au

28 Denham St, Rockhampton City

Rocky Point Retreat

07 4156 6111

rprw.com.au

303 Rocky Point Rd, Winfield

Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort

07 4974 9428

sandcastles1770.com.au

40 Captain Cook Dr, Agnes Water

Sunbird Gardens

07 4974 9470

sunbirdgardens.com.au

27 Joseph Banks Blvd, Agnes Water

The Summit 1770 0490 315 172

thesummit1770.com.au

2741 Round Hill Rd, Agnes Water

Traveller's Rest 1770 Pty Ltd 0466 065 790

travellersrest1770.com.au

2143 Round Hill Rd, Agnes Water

Wilson Island

1800 336 051

wilsonisland.com

Wilson Island

Tourism and attractions

1770 Art Show Inc 0429 999 771

1770artshow.com.au

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 Reef Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours

07 4972 7222

1770reef.com.au

1770 Sunset Cruises

0438 224 252

1770sunsetcruises.com.au

1770 SUP 0460 512 683

1770sup.com.au

At Ubuntu 0499 320 054 atubuntu679@gmail.com

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

Bundaberg Rum Distillery 07 4131 2989 bundabergrum.com.au

Discover 1770 Holiday Shop & Tour Booking

07 4974 7557 discover1770.com.au

Discovery Coast Historical Society Inc.

07 4974 9511 agneswatermuseum.com.au

Dive Spear and Sport @ 1770

07 4962 1218 dss1770.com.au

Gladstone Region Tours 0417 638 945

gladstoneregiontours.com.au

Gnarly Surf School 0418 774 056

gnarlysurftours.com.au

Great Ocean Helicopters 0418 309 788

greatoceanhelicopters.com.au

Hooked on 1770 Adventure Tours 07 4974 9794 1770tours.com

Marine Helicopter Charter 0455 990 156 marinehelicopters.com

MIKAT

0400 697 242 mikatcharters.com.au

Mount Larcom Tourism Park 0413 411 924

mtlarcomtouristpark.com

Packs n Pedals

0408 663 058

packsnpedals.com.au

Port Curtis Historical Society

07 4975 6764

callioperiverhistoricalvillage.com

Rob Benn Charters

07 4972 885

rbholdings.com.au

Salty Life 1770

0438 762 188 1770boathire.com

Stylez Surf School

0488 177 000

stylezsurfschool.com.au

Town of 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range

07 4974 9663 1770golf.com.au

Yaralla Sports Club

07 4979 8200

gladstonemercure.com.au

Shopping and Dining

1770 Gelato Co 0458 642 444

facebook.com/1770gelato

Agnes Water Tavern

07 4974 9469

agnestavern.com.au

Auckland House

07 49720420

aucklandhouse.co

Barraca by the Sea 0473 799 472

facebook.com/barracabythesea

Gladstone Betta Home Living 07 4978 1666 betta.com.au

Gladstone Reef Hotel 07 4972 1000 reefhotelgladstone.com.au

Bill Robertson Toyota 07 4972 2766

billrobertsontoyota.com.au

Drift & Wood Restaurant 0419 200 473

driftandwood.com.au

Everything Uniform 07 4972 4481

everythinguniform.com.au

GIW Designs 0419 784 870 giwdesigns.com

Gladstone Bowls Club Inc 0418 357 777 clubgladstone.com.au

Junction Cafe 0437 700 468

junctioncafets.com.au

Lighbox Espresso & Wine Bar 07 4972 2698

lightboxgladstone.co

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

Mount Larcom Cafe 0414 630 502

Red Cloud Jewels 1300 559 220

redcloudjewels.com.au

Ward's Brewery 0473 737 866

wardsbrewery.com

Wolf & Clay

0413 755 930 wolfandclay.com

Services

1770 Weddings 0427 498 425 1770weddings.com

Abracadaba Camping

0413 574 130

abracadabracamping.com.au

Arma Insurance Brokers CQ

07 4978 7261

armainsurance.com.au

Bailai Aboriginal Corporation for Land & Culture 0487 345 763

Banana Shire Council

07 4992 9500

banana.qld.gov.au

Battery World Gladstone 07 4972 0464

batteryworld.com.au

Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service 0448 568 610 chrs.org.au

Coastal Rush 0421 766 388

coastalrushpopuppicnics.com

ConocoPhillips Australia

1300 7762 05 conocophillips.com

Departure Point

07 4972 2288

departurepoint.com.au

Dreamtilt

1300 306 126 dreamtilt.com.au

Fab Ideas

0402 964 711 fabideas.com.au

Gidarjil Cultural Heritage Coporation Limited

07 4130 7700 gidarjil.com.au

Gladstone Airport Corporation 07 4977 8801

gladstoneairport.com.au

Gladstone Area Water board 0438 673 776 gawb.qld.gov.au

Gladstone Festival & Events 07 4972 5111

gladstonefestival.com

Gladstone Motor Wreckers 0400 717 387

facebook.com/gladstonewreckers

Gladstone Regional Council 0488 075 146

gladstone.qld.gov.au

Gladstone Relocation Services

0416 723 324

gladstonerelocationservices .com.au

GTC Financial

07 4972 5177

gtcfinancial.com.au

H & M Productions 0481 234 152

hmproductions.com.au

High Risk Solutions

07 4972 3802

highrisksolutions.com.au

Institute for Tourism

Leadership Australia 0438 712 738 tourismleadership.com.au

I & C Instrumentation & Electrical 07 4973 7631 iandcelectrical.com.au

Jade Room

0400 040 424 jaderoom.com.au

JMT Agnes Water

0478 028 030 jmtagneswater.com

Macdonald and Michel Lawyers Pty Ltd

07 4972 3644 macdonaldmichel.com.au

Moonbar Moments 0432 244 631 moonbarmoments.com.a

National Australia Bank NAB

13 22 65 nab.com.au

Port Curtis Coral Coast Ltd 07 4967 0037 pccctrust.com.au

QCLNG

13 23 76 shell.com.au

Queensland Energy Resources

07 4971 1200 qer.com.au

Rayment Excavations

07 4978 9200

raymentexcavations.com.au

Roseberry Qld

07 4972 0047 roseberry.org.au

Southern Cross Family Day Care 1300 723 320 scfdc.com.au

Storage Choice Gladstone 07 4978 7744 storagechoice.com.au

Strong Communities 0497 704 113 strongcommunities.org.au

The Capricornian 1300 314 900 capricornian.com.au

The Childminding Co 0437 736 787 thechildmindingco.com.au

The Old Station 0428 246 535 theoldstation.com.au

THG Tires 0412 644 510 thgtires.com.au

UHY Haines Norton CQ 07 4972 1300 uhyhncq.com.au

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

Walz Constructions

07 4976 7999 walzgroup.biz

Winkel Aviation Services 0487 946 535 winkel.com.au

Health

Central Queensland Hospital & Health Service

07 4976 3200

qhinvoices@health.qld.gov.au

CQ Chiropractic Centre 0749 785100

cqchiropractic.com.au

CQShines Foundation 0493 551 422 cqshines.org.au

Nhulundu Health Service 07 4979 0992 nhulundu.com.au

GP Superclinic Gladstone

07 4978 7868

gladstonegpsuperclinic.com

Health, Wellness & Nutritional Balance

0428 757 744 hwnb.com.au

Real Estate

CAM Realty

0408 983 702 camrealty.com.au

Locations Estate Agents

07 4972 2484

locationsestateagents.com.au

LJ Hooker Gladstone

07 4976 8000

gladstoneproperty.com.au

PRD Nationwide Realty – Agnes

07 4974 9470 prd1770.com.au

Ray White Gladstone

07 4972 3288

raywhite.com

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 4300

toolooashs.eq.edu.au

Trinity College

07 4979 3856

trinitygladstone.qld.edu.au

News & Marketing/ Advertising

Cooper McKenzie Marketing

1300 305 295 coopermckenzie.com.au

Southern Cross Austereo

07 4972 2777

southerncrossaustereo.com.au

Tayco Outdoor Advertising

07 4154 4558

taycooutdoor.com.au

Transport

Agnes Water/ Town of 1770 Taxi & Shuttle

0417 749 000 aw1770taxi.com

Avis – Gladstone 07 4978 2633 avisgladstone.com.au

Budget Rent-a-Car Gladstone 0473 737 866 budgetcq.com.au

Curtis Ferry Services 07 4972 6990

curtisferryservices.com.au

Sealink

07 4979 7000

sealink.com.au

Getting Here

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

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.

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, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line websites for cruise departure ports and dates.

By Air

Gladstone Airport is conveniently located in the centre of the region. Jump aboard one of the many daily QantasLink, Virgin Airlines or Bonza flights for a quick 50 minute trip from Brisbane, 3 hours from Melbourne or approximately an hour from Gold Coast.