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JOIN US FOR ‘SUNRISE’ WITH SAM MAC in aGNES wATER/tOWN OF 1770
Come on down to the 1770 Esplanade from 4:45am onwards on the 13th of February to be featured on NATIONAL TV!We’d love a crowd for as many segments as possible, so come down and get involved in the Action! SEGMENT 1 | 4:45- 4:50am: Sam Mac will do a quick hello and welcome to Agnes Water and…
Southern Great Barrier Reef Named Finalists For Excellence In Tourism Awards For The Second Year Running
The Southern Great Barrier Reef (SGBR) has been announced as a finalist in “Partner of the Year” category of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) Awards for excellence in destination marketing for the second year running. The ATEC Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in the Australian tourism export sector, and the new award acknowledges significant…
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7 Day Great Gladstone Road Trip Itinerary
Written by: Sally Sees Whether you’re cruising in a campervan, towing a caravan, or pitching a tent, the Gladstone Region is the perfect spot for a road trip. The diversity of this region is astounding. Expect to be waking up in the mountains, going to sleep on the coast, and heading out to a tropical…
Couples Getaway: A long weekend in Agnes Water & the Town of 1770
Couples Getaway: A long weekend in Agnes Water & the Town of 1770 For a short stay with a BIG offering, you can’t go past Agnes Water and the Town of 1770. And we’re here to help you plan the perfect couples trip, with the best things to do, what to eat, and where to stay to…
7 ways to fill your days these school holidays!
7 ways to fill your days these school holidays Wondering how you can keep the kids off their devices and busy these school holidays but don’t want to break the bank? We have you covered with this master list of half to full day-trips all within the Gladstone Region. From climbing mountains to appreciating art,…
From Sunrise to sunset in the Gladstone Region
from sunrise to sunset in the gladstone region Fascinated by the beauty of a sunrise or a sunset, we took to the gram to see where the most Insta-worthy and awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets are in the Gladstone Region. Be inspired by the colours of the sky because these superb shots will be hard to…
See the region through Dazza’s eyes
See the region through Dazza’s eyes By Darryl Branthwaite, Owner/Operator of Gladstone Region Tours Let’s get one thing straight, I love where I live! I firmly believe that the Gladstone Region has an amazing story to be told, experiences to be discovered and knowledge to be gained! One thing that has been apparent to me…
70 things to do in the Gladstone Region
Spoilt for choice, our great region offers so many wonderful things to see and do. Here we’ve compiled an ultimate list of 70 things to do in the Gladstone Region for you to tick off one by one. Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 1. Try your skills at kayak surfing with 1770 Liquid Adventures – keep…
