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Highlights of Gladstone Region
Voyages Heron Island is a true coral cay located right on the Great Barrier Reef. The island is..
Town of 1770 InformationThe Town Of 1770 is a picturesque seaside village surrounded on three sides by the Coral Sea and..
Gladstone InformationThe city of Gladstone is developed on hills overlooking the focal point of its economic development..
Agnes Water InformationAgnes Water is Queensland's northern most surf beach and is last in a line of beautiful, unspoilt..
Tannum Sands InformationTannum Sands is just nine kilometres from the Bruce Highway and just 20 kilometres from the city of..
Miriam Vale InformationMiriam Vale is located at the northern gateway to the Bundaberg Coral Coast and Country Region. The..
Deepwater National Park InformationPeaceful, vehicle-free beaches, important turtle breeding grounds and varied vegetation feature..
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The Great Barrier Reef off Gladstone is at the southern end of the world's most extensive coral reef system. There are number of islands right on the reef offering excellent snorkeling and diving, although only the best known, Heron Island, has varied permanent accommodation, with some accommodation also on Wilson Island. Other islands have camping facilities but in most cases require visitors to have permits and be totally self sufficient in water, food and equipment. Most of the islands are important bird rookeries and green sea turtle nesting sites and at the right times of year (October to March) turtles can be seen nesting and laying eggs. You might also get to see baby turtles hatching and making their way to the sea.
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Island access is Island access is by the fast Reef Adventurer II, or Heron Spirit catamaran from the Marina, or by a scenic helicopter flight. Day trips to the reef are also available.
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Highlights of Queensland
Nestled into the extreme south east corner of Queensland, Australia's Sunshine State, the Gold..
Tropical North Queensland InformationBursting at the seams with both natural and man-made attractions, Tropical North Queensland is a..
Brisbane Region InformationBrisbane is the capital city of Australia's Sunshine State, Queensland. Tucked into the south-east..
Sunshine Coast InformationThe blue waters of the many beaches, the thundering waterfalls of the ranges, the perfect..
Surfers Paradise InformationWithout doubt on of Australia's most popular and enduring holiday spots is Surfers Paradise, the..
Whitsundays InformationThe Whitsunday Islands sit just off the Queensland coast around 1000 kilometres north of Brisbane...
Cairns InformationThe city of Cairns is a modern and sophisticated hub of excitement. Not only does it have..
Great Barrier Reef InformationThe Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world and stretches along around 2000..
Port Douglas InformationIt's a holiday destination that exceeds all expectations; time spent in Port Douglas is all about..
Noosa Heads InformationNoosa is a little piece of paradise: a cosmopolitan resort town packed with excellent restaurants..
Fraser Coast South Burnett InformationThere’s been a lot written and a lot said about the Fraser Coast. But for all of that, probably..
Townsville InformationTownsville is Australia's largest tropical beachside city, supplying almost constant sunshine..
Townsville Region InformationThe northern city of Townsville sits at the centre of a beautiful and vibrant region that is rich..
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