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Visit Gladstone Qld. A guide to Gladstone and surrounding areas of Central Queensland including Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island.

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Gladstone in Central Queensland

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Visit Gladstone Qld

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. As the centre of the southern reef, access to Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island and uninhabited coral cays, offers visitors the miracle of the Great Barrier Reef. A large Charter Boat fleet operators from the world class Marina.

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.

Adventure activities you can engage in:

Fishing – Deep Sea: Numerous Charter Boats operate out of the Gladstone Marina which can cater for your Deep Sea fishing adventure.

Fishing – Estuary: Local waterways provide ample opportunity for the angler to wet their line.

Caravan and Camping: There are numerous caravan parks and camping ground in Gladstone or nearby Curtis Island is an ideal getaway for a camping adventure.

Cruises: Operating between April and September is the popular Coffee Cruise. This cruise includes morning tea and an interesting look at Gladstone and it's natural deepwater harbour.

Reef: As the centre of the southern reef access to Heron Island Resort and uninhabited coral cays offers visitors the miracle of the Great Barrier Reef.

Water based: Numerous Charter Boats operate out of the Gladstone Marina which can cater for your water based adventure. Lake Awoonga is a popular freshwater recreation area for picnics, swimming and boating. Local beaches are also popular recreation areas.

For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.

If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.

Queensland National Parks can be closed at times because of bushfire and bushfire danger. We advise you check with Queensland Rural Fire Service before you set off. Phone their 24 hour number on 1800 020 440 and visit www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au to check where fire bans are in place. Remember, play it safe and tell others where you go and when you will be back.

Disclaimer: The information contained about this region is provided as a guide only. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, Break Loose Publishing disclaim any liability or responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained herein. For our complete Disclaimer please follow the link at the foot of the page.