• January
  • Endeavour Lake Awoonga Fishing Competition
  • February
  • Gladstone Seafood Festival
  • April
  • Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
  • Gladstone Harbour Festival
  • May
  • 1770 Commemorative Festival, Town of 1770
  • June
  • Boyne-Tannum Hook-up Fishing Competition
  • Gladstone & Mt Larcom Shows
  • August
  • Tastes of Gold Coast Festival
  • September
  • Gladstone Seafood Festival
  • October
  • Lake Awoonga Pro Am Barra Classic
  • Biloela Comdey and Food Festival
  • Great Baralaba Saratoga Classic

This region boasts some of the most spectacular coral on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, golden beaches, great fishing, Outback farmstays and National Parks.

Home to some 62, 000 residents, the Gladstone region boasts some of the world's most amazing natural attractions and world class industries. Laze the day away on a secluded beach, or take a tour through one of the region's unspoilt National Parks. The choices are endless! Best known for its strong industrial base, the Gladstone region is one of the best kept holiday secrets in Queensland. The region boasts some of the most spectacular coral on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, golden beaches, great fishing, outback farmstays and National Parks. The Gladstone region is a truly unique area of Queensland. Within an hour and a half from the city of Gladstone, you can be snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef or experiencing the Aussie lifestyle of one of the region's farmstays.

The City of Gladstone is well known for its emphasis on marine activity and boasts one of the highest boat ownerships of any community in Australia. Sample some of the delights of the region, fresh from the sea! Gladstone is a seafood lover's paradise with quality reef fish, prawns, scallops and mud crab amongst the delicacies.

Up to 10 daily flights service Gladstone airport. Tilt train and highway coach services operate regularly. Taxis and buses operate in major centres. Hire cars are available. The Gladstone Information Centre provides details on 'Self-navigation Tourist Drives'.

  • Bushwalking hiking
  • October - March watch green turtles lay their eggs
  • See 100,000 marine birds nesting and raising their young
  • Surf
  • Snorkel, Dive and Swim
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Island
  • Surf on Fitzroy Reef Lagoon
  • Town of 1770/Agnes Water
  • Catch a barra at Lake Awoonga
  • Kroombit Tops National Park
  • Horse riding at Glassford Creek Farmstay
For further information visit: www.gladstoneregion.org.au
  • Lake Awoonga
  • Lake Awoonga

    Located 30 kilometres from Gladstone, Central Queensland, Lake Awoonga boasts excellent recreation facilities and spectacular lake and mountain views. Shelter sheds, barbecues, walking paths, playgrounds, safe swimming and a picturesque waterfall are provided free to the public, by the Gladstone Area Water Board. more

  • Oceanrunners
  • Oceanrunners

    You will experience a variety of marine and bird life in a pristine environment, miles of isolated sandy beaches, where you can beachcomb, bushwalk to an historic lighthouse, swim, snorkel, or just relax in the crystal clear waters. more

  • 1770 Commemorative Festival
  • 1770 Commemorative Festival

    The 1770 Festival celebrates the birthplace of Queensland. The festival opens each year with a fabulous art show and comedy show on Friday night at Kahanuas. more

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  • Edge on Beaches
  • Edge on Beaches

    Situated on The Beaches of 1770, The Edge on Beaches, Agnes Water's newest resort offers luxurious one and two bedroom self contained beachside apartments. more

  • Voyages Heron Island
  • Voyages Heron Island

    On Voyages Heron Island you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are teeming with beautifully coloured fish and marine life. more

  • Voyages Wilson Island Resort

  • This tiny coral cay is both part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by it with pristine reef and beach environments including rare turtle and bird breeding grounds. more

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