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Things to do in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland: The Best Visitor Centers
The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
Restaurants in Great Barrier Reef
1. Discover 1770 Holiday Shop
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5.0 based on 118 reviews
Souvenirs, tshirts, bike hire, reef tours. Make this the first place to go to on your holiday to Agnes Water and Town of 1770! Not easy to spot at first, but they're a little hidden gem and absolutely well worth seeing (part of the Caltex petrol station complex). The Discover 1770 Shop is your ONE STOP VISITOR SHOP in Agnes Water. They hire bikes and snorkel gear, advise you of the best walks, tours and free stuff to do there. Grab a free local map and local advice from Lisa and Kevin. Don't leave town without a quality and tasteful t-shirt, hat or hoodie (they stock top quality A S Colour brand!) PASSIONATE, HELPFUL, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF. There's a beautiful range of souvenirs and gifts (not just generic gifts). Hire bikes from them and explore this beautiful piece of paradise.
2. Burdekin Visitor Information Centre
3. Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
The Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre in your one-stop-shop for finding out everything you need to know about holidaying on the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland. Our fabulous volunteer ambassadors can give you advice where to stay, where to eat and what to do while you are visiting our fantastic region.
4. Mission Beach Visitor Information Centre
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Located in the original school building, this quaint centre caters for all types of visitors and their needs. Our volunteers are known to be some of the friendliest on the east coast, and we love helping you have a fantastic stay in our region of the Cassowary Coast. The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics awaits your visit! Pop in and take advantage of our amenities, book your tours, plan your itinerary to the Tablelands Region or North to the Tip of Australia! We can help with your Whitsunday adventures, and your taste of the tropics. Our experienced volunteers have lived your adventure and can help you plan your next. We are the doorstop to World Heritage Areas, and secluded paradises. Local retail products are available or buy that little souvenir which can give a lifetime of memories...
Reviewed By wombatdavid - Hobart, Australia
Michelle was lovely and helped us with cassowary spotting advice. We followed her map and enjoyed the 2 recommended walks. Still no cassowaries but we loved the forest anyway.
5. Mackay Region Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
6. Discovery Coast
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
The Agnes Water and Town of 1770 Visitor Information Centre is located at 71 Springs Road (in the same building as the Library & RTC) in Agnes Water, only 800m from the centre of town. This accredited Visitor Information Centre offers a one stop shop for travel information including a wide range of maps, brochures, and itineraries. Staffed by skilled and knowledgeable local volunteers, the Agnes Water and Town of 1770 Visitor Information Centre can provide advice on things to see, things to do and where to eat both in Agnes Water/1770 in particular and in the Gladstone Region generally. Discuss your travel plans with the friendly Ambassadors or make a booking. To find Agnes Water and Town of 1770 VIC or any of the other 116 VIC's in Queensland, download the free app "This is Queensland". Closed Good Friday, Christmas day & New Years Day
Reviewed By lau_5567 - Rockhampton, Australia
We always make sure we stop at the info centres in a new town, and this one was another wonderful welcome. The volunteer manning the centre was full of knowledge, support and happy to take onboard any feedback and comments regarding our visit thus far. I was happy to could provide her with information to assist in her advice to future visitors to my local area of Capricornia. Definitely good value all round available to everyone in this centre. I wish we had more time to visit the museum across the road which is only open for 3 hours per day.
7. Sarina Tourist Art and Craft Centre
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 743jacquih
This was a delightful place to stop and shop. There were so many items for sale, and it was wonderful to see so much talent in the articles displayed. Thank you to everyone involved to make this a must see place.
8. Gladstone Visitor Information Centre
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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.
9. Nature's Powerhouse
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4.0 based on 122 reviews
Nature's PowerHouse, a large interpretive centre stunningly situated within Cooktown's historic Botanic Gardens, houses the nationally significant Vera Scarth-Johnson botanical illustrations, a natural history display, gift store, and café, as well as being the Cook Shire Visitor Information Centre.
Reviewed By Cate8867 - Brisbane, Australia
Family of 5 for lunch- meals good size $14-16 each. “Social Enterprise cafe providing training and opportunities to local people who face barriers to employment”. Was recommended here by a local- arrived without booking for lunch on a Sunday. Very comfortable on the outdoor deck with a slight breeze . Best squid I’ve ever eaten. Family had: vegetarian nachos, BLT, lamb yiros and tomato bruschetta. Total bill with drinks a bit over $80. Definitely recommend it.
10. Mackay Visitor Information Centre (Unmanned)
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
The information centre has moved to the Bluewater Lagoon Matsuura Drive - Opposite Caneland Central Shopping Centre
