Gladstone is an industrial port city located on the north coast of Queensland, Australia. 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.
Adventure Travel & Tours in Gladstone
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Gladstone
In Gladstone the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Gladstone all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Gladstone all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Gladstone
In Gladstone there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Gladstone
Gladstone in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Gladstone every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Gladstone
The weather in Gladstone is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather in Gladstone, Australia, then click here.
Things to do and see in Gladstone
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 you 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 very quiet, has several walking paths around the lake and a few nice spots to stop, relax, and watch the birdlife.
Boyne Island and Tannum Sands have grown in popularity because of their beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle. The Millennium Esplanade is a big attraction where there are lots of shelters, barbecues and walking paths, and long stretches of beach.
A little further afield (25km south of Gladstone) is Lake Awoonga. The recreation area continues to draw visitors from all over Australia, with free barbecues, swimming, landscaped walking trails, as well as a cafe and caravan park.
