Discovering Gladstone Near Great Barrier Reef

Australia is still shrouded with mystery. There are still places which have eluded the sight of many visitors. The continent, which also happens to be a country in itself, has many special attractions and places, which can surprise even those who have visited the place numerous times. One such highly kept secret is certainly the intriguingly beautiful city known as Gladstone. While the Great Barrier Reef has got much hype over the decades, the city in Queensland, which is quite close by and offers easy gateway to the reef, has somehow escaped the notice of many tourists.

Gladstone is located just 550 km towards north of Brisbane and is hugged by Calliope River and Boyne River on the either sides. The place has a great marine atmosphere. The deep water harbour which is on which the place is located adds to the marine atmosphere of Gladstone and makes it one of the best coastal places to visit during the holiday vacation.

Gladstone region is located towards the south of the Great Barrier Reef and covers its southern side of the Discovery Coast. The Hinterland of Burgeong and Banana is also covered by the Gladstone region. This wonderful contrast makes it the perfect holiday destination which has every types of flavour for all types of guests.

Gladstone is also known as the “Port City of the World”, a name which is by no means a misnomer. The city is indeed filled with a number of ports and all of these add to the spectacles of the place. The waterfront activities and the various water side areas are a special attraction for the tourists visiting the city.

The Gladstone Marina is particularly known as one of the best picnic spots in the city. It is also perfect to have a BBQ party and chill out near the waterfront with family or friends. The dolphins add to the interest of the place. These dolphins can be seen in the water all through the day.

The Spinnaker Park is a great place in Gladstone which one simply should not miss checking out. The place is a fantastic recreation centre and comprises of an educational walk which is 2.5 km in length. The walk takes the visitor through the native wetlands which have a charm of their own and along the ocean wall, well known for its exquisite beauty.

There are other special attractions as well very near to Gladstone. Besides the numerous coastal regions, one will find national parks and sanctuaries and also islands. These are exquisitely beautiful natural areas which attract thousands of tourists every year from all across the globe. The Curtis Island, Broadwater National Park, Tannum Sands, Boyne Island, Caoricorn Cays National Park, and many more other such attracts dots the entire city. Those who are planning on a trip to the Great Barrier Reef can easily get their accommodation booked in Gladstone and ensure that they enjoy a lot more than the reef during their stay. The place is exquisitely beautiful and offers the perfect recluse for the holiday. It is also not too crowded as is other parts of Australia which are much more popular across the globe. The BestWestern Camelot Motel and other many such places are available for stay at the city. They come with all modern features and amenities which will make the stay a comfortable affair.