Hotels in Gladstone, Australia

A little about Gladstone...

Gladstone is an industrial port city located on the coast of Queensland, Australia. The city's population stands at 29,288 (2006 estimate), of whom 3.5 percent are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, with the remainder being of primarily European descent.

Gladstone has several primary schools (Clinton State School, Kin Kora State School, South State School, West State School, Central State School, St John's College, Star of the Sea, Trinity College and St Stephens Lutheran College(Prep-12)), three high schools (Gladstone State High, Toolooa State High and Chanel College), and one university campus, Central Queensland University. It is also home to award winning CQIT (TAFE) Gladstone Campus. It was once branded "Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef" as it has access to Heron Island, Lady Elliot Island and other islands from the marina and local airstrips.

Gladstone has much to offer both tourists and locals alike. Gladstone attained the title of "Tidy Town of 2003". Some of the local attractions include Gladstone Marina where people can relax and enjoy a picnic or make use of the barbecues.

Spinnaker Park provides a small netted swimming area, shelters, and barbecues, and some great walking paths. At certain times of the day you may spot the pods of dolphins which frequent the harbour. From Auckland Point lookout one can view the harbour and get a look at the workings of a major wharf.

Barney Point provides barbecues, shelters and walking areas and a local park. Lake Callemondah is a very quiet, has several walking paths around the lake and a few nice spots to stop, relax, and watch the birdlife.

Established in 1988, the Tondoon Botanic Gardens specialises in Australian native plants, particularly those of Central Queensland.

Gladstone has a number of shopping precincts: Stockland Gladstone (formerly the Kin Kora Mall, featuring a number of major national retailers); Centro Gladstone and Centro Gladstone Home (the first Home centre constructed by Centro); and Gladstone Central. There are also many smaller retailers located along Goondoon Street, the main street of town situated in the CBD.