Joanna James
Tourists are eager to have a break from daily routine life, their needs can be diverse, natural beauty, amusements, adventurous places, memorable experiences and of course the culinary delights authentic to the region being visited. All this and more await you in Gladstone, Australia.
A country park in a beautiful setting just off the Bruce Highway, 'Mount Larcom Tourist Park' is a great place to experience being close to nature. The Park has a diverse offering of accommodation options. Set up camp at the grassed powered sites or otherwise, that you can choose from, or be cosy and cocooned in a modern ensuite cabin that is non-smoking and pet friendly. Stocking up your essentials from the kiosk and cooking them in a well-equipped camp kitchen, and even barbeque facilities add to the excitement and will provide an exhilarating experience and a change from being at hotels in Gladstone QLD.
The varied dining options in Gladstone are due to its unique location. Fishing grounds of the Great Barrier Reef to the east, the capital of beef, Rockhampton to the north, and the enticing salad bowl of Bundaberg to the south. Imagine the fresh seafood stalls, locally brewed beer, and the pleasing vista of restaurants and cafes dotted around. All of these eating places turn out delightful fare using fresh produce! Tantalize your taste buds, arouse your cravings, savour the delights to leave you satiated!
All year round locals and visitors throng the East Shores Precinct, If you are with the family at Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel, spend a day at the East Shores Precinct, which can be aptly termed a 'happening place'. Enjoy a picnic, experience the boardwalk, let the children have fun at the water play park, or take them across to Auckland Point Hill, to be exhilarated witnessing the panoramic sight. Capture as many images as possible to take back home.
All of us have an eye for natural beauty, and being in an artistically laid out park, with a beautiful lake that is a habitat for a bevvy of freshwater birds can be a treat and a soothing balm to one's eyes as well as other senses. Visit Tondoon Botanic Gardens for just that. An array of plant species, a plethora of well laid out gardens, walking tracks to delight fitness lovers, spaces to picnic and have recreation, are some of the highlights. Plan to spend some time here to draw inspiration from nature and take away happy memories.
The quaint hamlets Agnes Water and Town of 1770 are worth exploring, not only for magnificent beaches but also for that picture book scenery one cannot find everywhere. Whilst trekking or hiking is possible, the many water sports are favoured by many, such as surfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. The sunset kayak tour is a sight worth experiencing leaving you in awe!
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