Gladstone
| Gladstone boasts Qld's largest multi-commodity port and power station. |
| Gladstone is home to the only FREE Industry tours in Australia. |
| Our Region hosts the largest annual fishing competition in Australia - The Boyne Tannum HookUp - Queens Birthday Weekend |
| Gladstone is the gateway to Heron Island which has been rated as one of the best dive locations on earth |
| Gladstone has one of the highest boat ownerships per capita in Queensland |
| 2010 Celebrated the 62nd year of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race |
and is a city that superceeds stereotypes.
Better known as one of Australia’s major centres for industrial giants, Gladstone has fast become a popular destination for holiday makers and sea changers. More than just the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and the Capricorn Bunker Group of Islands, Gladstone holds the jewels in the crown of the Southern Reef in the two coral cay resorts a short distance off the coast, namely Heron Island and Wilson Island.
Just 550 kilometres north of Brisbane and located just south of the Tropic of Capricorn, Gladstone residents enjoy an abundance of sunshine, outdoor lifestyle, year round swimming and an abundance of recreation opportunities.
With one of the highest boat ownerships in Australia, it's clear that Gladstone residents love the water and marine activities - its part of the city's lifestyle and is celebrated every year with the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, marked by the Gladstone Harbour Festival
Gladstone’s main thoroughfare, Goondoon Street, houses the City’s rich heritage and magnificently preserved buildings. Get a taste of local cuisine and enjoy the local talent and entertainment at Library Square as you make your way along the Gladstone Mall.
With over $41b in Projects under construction, committed, or under study in the Region - there's never been a better time to
Make the Move or Invest Gladstone - The Region of Choice.
| Auckland Hill Lookout |
| Gladstone Maritime Museum |
| Port Curtis Ferry Service Coffee Cruise |
| Gladstone Marina and Spinnaker Park |
| Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum |
| Lake Awoonga and Dam |
| Gecko Valley Winery |
| FREE Gladstone Industry Tours |
| Toondoon Botanic Gardens |
Information on all of these (and more) can be found at our
Visitor Information Centres.
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+61 07 4972 4000
