Ready for unexpected beauty in all the right places? Let’s take a whirlwind photo adventure around the Gladstone region and learn a little more about the must-see places and things to do, starting with the gorgeous Southern Great Barrier Reef islands that are just off the coast!
1. HERON ISLAND
Two hours after leaving the Gladstone Marina, you can be on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, about to pull into Heron Island.
The Heron Island Jetty. Photo @_markfitz
If you time your trip to Heron Island right, you might be lucky enough to see baby turtles hatching! The best time to see the bubba turtles are January to late March. Photo by@_markfitz
Snap on your snorkel and start exploring the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Photo by @_markfitz
2. LADY MUSGRAVE ISLAND
Departing from 1770 everyday, Lady Musgrave Cruises will deliver you to paradise. Once you arrive at the Lady Musgrave Island lagoon you can explore the island, jump on a glass bottom boat and snorkel to your hearts content.
Lady Musgrave Island lagoon. Photo by @_markfitz
3. GLADSTONE CITY
Before exploring the rest of the region, get your bearings by taking a walk to Auckland and Round Hill lookouts for 360-degree views ofGladstone City.
Gladstone at night. Photo by @insta_graham23
4. TANNUM SANDS
South of Gladstone is Tannum Sands, a stretch of sandy beaches perfect for swimming, sailboarding and water-skiing.
Sunset at Tannum Sands. Photo by @insta_graham23
5. AGNES WATER AND 1770
The seaside communities of Agnes Water and 1770 are the last stop up the coast if surfing is your thing. But surfing isn’t the only thing happening here!
Sunrise at Agnes Water. Photo by @_markfitz
Surfing culture at Agnes Water. Photo by @elisaparkranger
The last of the surf waves at Agnes Water and 1770. Photo by @_markfitz
Agnes Water. Photo by @insta_graham23
Take the kids fishing. Photo by @elisaparkranger
Kayak into the sunset with 1770 Liquid Adventures. Photo by @insta_graham23.
6. MIDDLE ISLAND
Jump on a 1770 Larc Tour to explore Bustard Head lighthouse and sand board down Middle Island’s sand dunes!
The gorgeously pink Larc! Photo by @elisaparkranger
Sand dunes on Middle Island. Photo by @insta_graham23
7. KROOMBIT TOPS NATIONAL PARK
Take a four-wheel-driving adventure through Kroombit Tops National Park to explore a sandstone wilderness of cliffs, gorges, waterfalls and creeks.
Boyne Valley lookout at Kroombit Tops National Park. Photo by @insta_graham23
Wild horses use the four-wheel-drive tracks too. Photo by @insta_graham23
Be on the lookout for a range of wildlife including lizards, goannas and the Kroombit Tinker Frog. Photo by @insta_graham23
Take the country roads back to Gladstone from Kroombit Tops. Photo by @insta_graham23
8. LAKE AWOONGA
Lake Awoonga is an angler’s dream. The lake is stocked with Barramundi and the fishing is great all year round! All manner of water sportsare on offer, too.
Water sports on Lake Awoonga. Photo by @la.boathire
A boat, coldie and a sunset. Perfection. Photo by @la.boathire
SO, WHEN ARE YOU NEXT GOING TO #VISITGLADSTONE?
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