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The 7 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Gladstone, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Gladstone, Australia including Gladstone Region Tours, Tondoon Botanic Gardens, East Shores Water Park, Spinnaker Park, Gladstone Visitor Information Centre, Auckland Hill Lookout, Curtis Ferry Services.
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1. Gladstone Region Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
The Gladstone Region has so many stories to be told, experiences to be discovered, industries to be appreciated and then we have this amazing community. Let us take you on that journey and show you what makes Gladstone tick and what makes it so special. We have half day and full day tours, along with a schedule that the cruise ship passenger can utilize.. we also have the ability to charter, as our beautiful bus has 20 leather recliners, plus we have an awesome luggage trailer should you wish to venture further afield, like a golfing tour, or a food and beverage experience. Check us out and see if we are able to help you out. I’m sure we can work something out. Due to the covid-19 pandemic we have parked the bus until we can operate the business with social distancing relaxed. Check us out though for charters and future tours when that happens Stay safe
2. Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By jah23906 - Gladstone, Australia
So many interesting areas to these gardens. Visited several times and keep finding new gems. Peaceful and pretty well looked after.
3. 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
4. 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!
5. 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.
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. Curtis Ferry Services
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
