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INTRODUCTION:
The Gladstone area is located some 450km north of Brisbane and can be reached via the Bruce Highway
ATTRACTIONS:
The following attractions are located in Gladstone itself or in the surrounding area.
1770:
The town of 1770 marks the spot that Captain Cook first landed in Queensland in 1770. There is a monument marking the spot.
The town of 1770 has two lookout platforms on Round Hill Headland.
Auckland Hill Lookout:
Auckland Hill Lookout (The William Golding Memorial Lookout) is located in the city of Gladstone itself and offers views over Port Curtis and surrounding islands.
Boyne Island:
Boyne Island is about 20km south of Gladstone. The island features the15km Turtle Way walking track. This walk follows the Boyne River through bushland, sand dunes and parks.
Calliope:
Calliope, about 23km from Gladstone, is an historical village made up of re-located and restored buildings depicting the earlier days of the region.
Curtis Island:
Curtis Island is accessed via a vehicular ferry near Gladstone. There is a camping ground, picnic facilities and lodge accommodation at South End on the island. The trip to the island takes about 1 hour.
Lady Musgrove Island:
South of 1770 is Lady Musgrove Island. Day cruises allow 5 hours to explore the island. The cruise also allows for underwater observation of marine life.
Lake Awoonga SRA:
The Lake Awoonga State Recreation Area is a 30 minute drive south of Gladstone. It has a kiosk, caravan park, picnic shelters, BBQs, playground, walking trails, boat ramps, toilets, etc. It conserves a large array of birds and wildlife.
Round Hill Lookout:
Round Hill Lookout offers good views over Gladstone and the Gladstone region.
Tondoon Botanic Gardens:
Located at Gladstone, some 6km from the city centre, the Tondoon Botanic Gardens features a small lake and the Mt Biondello Bush Walk. It covers an area of 83 hectares. It is generally open between 9.00am and 5.30pm, and is free.
Turkey Beach:
Turkey Beack located at Rodds Harbour is a dedicated Dugong Sanctuary. It's about 70km south of Gladstone.
Wild Cattle Island:
Wild Cattle Island is an untouched sand island off Tannum Sands, just south of Boyne Island. It is separated from the mainland by Wild Cattle Creek.
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WALKING:
ACCOMMODATION AND RESOURCE LINKS:
Further information is available at the following pages and web sites:
- A Beach 'n Reef Motel (Boyne Island)
- Anchorage, The (1770)
- Captain Cook Holiday Village (1770)
- Lady Musgrove Cruises (Agnes Water)
- Marine Helicopter Charter (Gladstone)
- Oceanrunners (boat tours)
- Rusty Anchor Motor Inn, The (Gladstone)
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26/11/2006
