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Discover the best top things to do in Gladstone, Australia including Lightbox Espresso Wine Bar, East Shores Water Park, Gladstone Visitor Information Centre, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum, Spinnaker Park, Auckland Hill Lookout, Round Hill Lookout, Queens Hotel Motel Gladstone, Gecko Valley Winery.
Restaurants in Gladstone
1. Lightbox Espresso Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 521MaryB521 - Seattle, United States
Gladstone is a privileged town and even more privileged to have the Lightbox espresso wine bar! Observing all restrictions and safety concerns one is able to relax in a beautiful environment, Food and wine of highest quality and superb service. I was reluctant to write this review with selfish motives. Numbers are still restricted but the large open areas do cater for a good number of people. I am coming back tomorrow for breakfast!
2. East Shores Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By KiddHouse - Brisbane, Australia
Great place to take the kids on a hot afternoon. TOILETS Big clean toilets and change areas. SEATING Ample mix of flat platform / picnic style or traditional seating in shade and Sun. WATER PLAY PARK Awesome water sprays and play area for the kids. BBQ A number of BBQ areas to use with undercover seating. GARDENS & PATHWAYS Clear, nice paths in sun and shade. OVERALL Great for tourists abd families
3. Gladstone Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO IN THE GLADSTONE REGION? 1. Check out the Islands of Southern Great Barrier Reef. 2. Head out to Lake Awoonga and try you luck with catching a Barra! 3. Take a scenic 4WD trip through Kroombit Tops National Park. 4. Take Up the challenge and climb Mt Larcom. 5. Get back to nature and enjoy many peaceful camping hot spots. 6. Take a peaceful stroll through the magical Tondoon Botanic Gardens. 7. Take a day trip and visit "Beautiful Besty"... 8. Splash around at East Shores Marina Precinct. 9. Paddle around Lake Awoonga. 10. Explore our many seaside towns including Agnes Water and 1770. And that's just the start! Come in and see our friendly Volunteer Ambassadors for more details and info on everything Gladstone. We are here to help :)
Reviewed By LisselA - Brisbane, Australia
We spent some time here before travelling to Heron Island by boat and found great souvenirs that were really well priced compared with some of the other shops we had visited so far on our coastal driving trip. There were tonnes of info brochures as well if you needed info or maps about other places on your itinerary, and the staff were lovely. Note that if you are catching the Heron Island ferry the ferry staff will tell you on check in that the boat ride can be choppy (understatement of the decade - it is known as the vomit rocket for a reason) and will suggest you get travel sickness tablets at the information centre. Because it is not a licensed pharmacy they are only ginger tablets, so if you are heading there for the ferry, I strongly recommend you get some hard core travel sickness tablets from a chemist before you head out to the boat terminal - once you arrive there are no chemists around.
4. Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By RobDi61 - Cairns, Australia
This gallery manages to attract excellent collections - Ken Done collection for example during my visit. A large gallery with a number of exhibitions running concurrently, the staff are passionate about their job and extremely friendly and informative. Make sure you drop in if in town and have a look around - it might surprise you.
5. Spinnaker Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By MargotE392 - Gladstone, Australia
Spinnaker Park is a beautiful spot right in the harbour. There are pathways right around it for walking and taking in the views. There are also lots of dedicated BBQ areas with electric bbq’s and table & chairs & some even have a roof over them. The gardens are all native and maintained beautifully and the large lawn areas. There is a netted swimming area with a small sandy beach, perfect for any age as it is sheltered from the elements like a small cove. There is also a restaurant in this area for breakfast, lunch or just a cuppa and all tables have a wonderful view of the harbour. The whole area is surrounded by water with the marina area on one side and the harbour on the rest. Well worth a visit at least!
6. Auckland Hill Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By KenM312 - Nambour, Australia
Excellent spot to get an idea of the size and the going ons of the harbour below - easy almost-flat walk from the city centre - make sure to stop at the Outlook Cafe for lunch or a coffee ... then a walk down to the foreshore ( 111 steps ) ...
7. Round Hill Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 788brienj - Gladstone, Australia
If you'd like to get a new perspective on Gladstone and the surrounding areas take a ride up the hill. There is plenty of parking and a 360 degree view of the city. It's free and close to everything.
8. Queens Hotel Motel Gladstone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 32 reviews
Located in the CBD of Gladstone City Queens Hotel Motel has 28 motel accommodation rooms, bar, bistro, conference room and gaming room. Open everyday for quality food and cold drinks. The Queens Hotel Motel also provides a family friendly environment, free off street parking and quality air conditioned rooms. Self rated 3 stars our motel provides competitively priced rooms in a great location.
Reviewed By 318jennier
I had dinner here last night and the food was amazing. Tandoori beef to be exact. Big serving and probably the best tandoori I have ever had. My husband had the beef roast and is still raving about it a day later. Highly recommend this place for a meal.
9. Gecko Valley Winery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Showcase all that is beautiful about Central Queensland – nature and tranquility for the weary soul, superb local wines and dishes for the jaded palate, and gems and art to uplift the spirit. On a rise overlooking the vineyards surrounded by 100 ha of beautiful rolling woodland and with the majestic Mt Larcom as the backdrop, the visitors centre, Winery cellar door, Rose garden café, and Lazy Lizard gallery combine to create a truly impressive site. Gecko Valley is a “must see” tourism winery attraction in the Gladstone region. Gecko Valley is a family-owned business which is home to a vineyard, cellar door, Rose Garden café, local renowned artist paintings, hand-crafted bespoke designer jewellery and merchandise. "A Feast for Every Sense"! Cheers, Tony & Coleen
