| GLADSTONE - QUEENSLAND - 4680 | ||||
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Population: 30,000, Height above sea level: 10m Latitude: 23.5501 Longitude: 151.2500 Location: 540km north of Brisbane Highway: Bruce Hwy (1) Nearest Major Town: Gladstone Nearest Airport: Gladstone Touring Area: Gladstone |
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 Gladstone- Courtesy of Tourism Queensland | |
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Intrepid Australian coastal explorer Matthew Flinders named Port Curtis on his circumnavigation
in 1802 little knowing it would one day be one of Australia's busiest ports servicing the world's
largest alumina plant and and a host of other minerals extracted from the Queensland hinterland. Gladstone, while principally a mining port, is also a major touring area for the Great Barrier Reef and many islands are off the coast. There are also many places to visit in the town including some historic buildings, the Regional Art Gallery, Auckland and Round Hill lookouts, Reg Tanna Park and much more. Named after British statesman Sir William Gladstone. Queenslands busiest port and haven for a large fishing and charter cruise fleet. PLACES OF INTEREST: On Auckland Hill this lookout offers panoramic views of the harbour and islands. Floodlit at night Sunday to Thursday from dusk to 9,30pm.
INFORMATION CENTRE: Gladstone Visitor Information Centre Marina Ferry Terminal, Bryan Jordan dve. Gladstone QLD 4680 Ph: 07 4972 9000 HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Bruce Hwy. (1) | ||||||||
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