Local Attractions
The city of Gladstone is developed on hills overlooking the focal point of its economic development - the natural deepwater harbour. This dynamic, modern city basks in a sub-tropical climate with islands, waterways and beaches providing year-round boating, fishing, swimming and surfing. At the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, Gladstone offers access to Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island and uninhabited coral cays. A large charter boat fleet operates from the world class Marina.
Attractions
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Galleries, Museums and Collections (3)
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Gladstone Maritime Museum Gladstone Maritime Museum’s displays focus on but are not limited to the maritime history of the Curtis Coast and the Capricorn-Bunker Coral Islands.
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Gladstone Region Free Industry Tours Gladstone boasts some of the regions most impressive industries, including the largest Alumina Refinery in the world, the State’s largest power station and Australia’s largest smelter! And you can see them all with their free guided Industry tours.
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Gladstone Regional Gallery and Museum The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum is a public institution established and funded by the Gladstone City Council. It is dedicated to promoting the visual arts and crafts for and by the communities of the Port Curtis region and Central Queensland in addition to acting as a focal point for the preservation and display of the region's history and cultural heritage.
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Natural Attractions (1)
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Gladstone Marina With an emphasis on marine activity and boasting one of the highest boat ownerships of any community in Australia, it should come as no surprise that the Gladstone Marina is a modern complex for yachting and boating activity.
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Parks and Gardens (1)
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Tondoon Botanic Gardens Gladstone's Tondoon Botanic Gardens are home to more than 1,500 species of plants from the Port Curtis Region and far North Queensland. The gardens are set upon an 83 hectare site with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Lake Tondoon situated in the centre of the gardens once provided the source of Gladstone's water supply until 1945. Today the lake provides a habitat for a variety of freshwater birds. Free guided tours of the gardens are available. Picnic areas, toilets and a cafe are also located at the gardens making it the perfect spot for a family day out!
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Scenic Drives and Walks (1)
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Beautiful Betsy Walk The plateau of Kroombit Tops National Park stands 400 metres above sourrounding areas to the east and features sandstone escarpments, gorges, creeks, waterfalls and a variety of vegetation types.
Events
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Exhibitions and Shows (1)
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Gladstone Seafood Festival The Gladstone Marina will be hosting the annual, Gladstone Seafood Festival. There will be succulent seafood so fresh, swimming in the ocean just hours before being served. Along with the brilliant seafood, there will be a sizzling fashion parade, a variety of markets, many marine displays and the one arm ray prawn peeling championship. There will be licensed bar facilities, Gladstone’s finest eateries and live entertainment, featuring the ‘Sugar Daddies’. Come along for a great day that all can enjoy.
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Festivals and Celebrations (1)
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Gladstone Harbour Festival The week-long celebration that we have come to know and love as the Gladstone Harbour Festival has a humble past but a very exciting future!
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