Southern Queensland SUPERYACHT GUIDE

GLADSTONE REGION

The Southern Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-kept secrets on the Queensland coast, offering visitors a true discovery experience of this relatively untouched part of the Great Barrier Reef. The region boasts some beautiful natural wonders, including Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island and Lady Elliot Island, all only a short distance from the cities of Gladstone and Bundaberg. Gladstone is home to Queensland’s largest multi-commodity shipping port and an active fishing fleet, both servicing the local region and adding to the fame of being the state’s engine room. South of Gladstone, the relaxed seaside towns of 1770 and Agnes Water are linked by a picturesque coastline. Bundaberg too offers easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef islands and is also close to the top end of Fraser Island where the humpback whales stop en route south to rest with their newborn calves. Greater Gladstone region

Southern Great Barrier Reef

Gladstone city is surrounded by two rivers, and in between them in the heart of the city lies a natural, deepwater harbour where the Gladstone Ports Corporation and Gladstone Marina are based. The city along with the port and marina are protected by two outlying islands – Curtis Island and Facing Island. Each year in April the harbour plays host to the annual Brisbane-to-Gladstone Yacht Race , marked by the Gladstone Harbour Festival . The marina area has been developed with stunning parklands close by including Spinnaker Park and Palm Point on either side of the marina entrance. They both offer excellent walking trails, cafés plus a swimming beach and great views across the inlet. An easy walk across the waterway is the Gladstone Yacht Club , known for its Sundowners in the Beer Garden right on the waterfront. Further along is the East Shores Precinct , a recreational destination running between the waterfront and Flinders Parade offering relaxed activities for families, an outdoor cinema and other attractions. gladstoneregion.info

The Tondoon Botanic Gardens stand out for being one of the few in Australia with all-native plant species.

gladstoneregion.info

gladstonemaritimemuseum.org.au

gragm.qld.gov.au

gladstone.qld.gov.au/tondoon-botanic-gardens

Gladstone Airport services domestic flights and is only 15 minutes’ drive from the marina and downtown, making Gladstone one of the more popular destinations to access the Southern Great Barrier Reef and for visitors to enjoy the islands’ countless water activities organised through local tour operators .

gladstoneairport.com.au

gladstoneregion.info/tours

ARRIVING BY AIR • GETTING AROUND

Gladstone Airport • GLT

gyc.com.au

A 31 Aerodrome Road, Clinton Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

gladstoneregion.info/east-shores-precinct

Taxis: Gladstone Taxis

Gladstone offers a range of entertainment and cultural experiences including the Maritime Museum and the Regional Art Gallery and Museum , housed in the Heritage-listed Town Hall building, colonial buildings in the CBD and a wide variety of bars and restaurants.

P +61 (0)7 4977 8800

UBER: from the app gladstoneairport.com.au

Brisbane International Airport • BNE (1hr flight south) A Airport Drive, Brisbane Airport Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty bne.com.au

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