Gladstone
The city of Gladstone is developed on hills overlooking the focal point of its economic development - the natural deepwater harbour. The dynamic, modern city of Gladstone basks in a sub-tropical climate with islands, waterways and beaches providing year-round boating, fishing, swimming and surfing.
A wide variety of restaurants and eateries cater to all tastes - from Australian tucker to Gladstone's famous mud crab and fresh seafood. All types of accommodation are available including four-star motel properties, comfortable and affordable motels and caravan parks.
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Photos
- Auckland Hill waterfall - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
- Gladstone at sunset - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
- Boat Harbour - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD
Underwater Recommendations
Gladstone offers visitors access to Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island and uninhabited coral cays. A large Charter Boat fleet operates from the world class Marina.
Getting There
Bruce Highway
Nearest Airport: Gladstone
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Wild Australia Guide - Marine Life
- This practical Wild Australia Guideopens the door to a world of wonder ? not only enabling the reader to recognise these amazing life forms by reference to the superb photographs, but providing information about where they live, what they eat, and how they behave and breed.
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Articles
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Heron Island Bliss - a Family Diving Holiday
- A place like Heron Island is a great destination for families by offering a variety of activities all throughout the day, catering to people of all ages and interests. One can do a single boat dive and be back to spend the rest of the day exploring the island with or without expert staff, read books, hang by the pool or at the end of the day join the sunset cruise. There is plenty of time to relax and no worries about having to get any chores done.
