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About the Gladstone Region

Gladstone is a port city located on the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Port of Gladstone is the largest multi purpose port in Queensland. The city's population stands at 29,288 (2006 estimate), of whom 3.5 percent are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, with the remainder being of primarily European descent. Being a port city, its local commerce is primarily industrial-based and include large-scale industrial plants include alumina refineries, aluminium smelting, heavy chemicals and shale oil.

Attractions in the region include the following:

Spinnaker Park - which provides a small netted swimming area, shelters, and barbecues, and some great walking paths. At certain times of the day you may spot the pods of dolphins which frequent the harbour.

Boyne Island - home to the Boyne Tannum Hookup, a large fishing event held on the Queen's Birthday long weekend. The event is held at Bray Park, which is on the river near the skatepark. This event is very popular, with more than 3,000 entrants. It has more than $150,000 of prizes and giveaways.

Tondoon Botanic Gardens - in Glenlyon Road, Gladstone, specialize in Australian native plants, particularly those of Central Queensland.

Lake Awoonga - situated 25 km south of Gladstone, this recreation area draws visitors from all over Australia, with free barbecues, swimming, landscaped walking trails, as well as a cafe and caravan park. The lake has been stocked with several fish species since 1996, and over 2 million barramundi have been released, with the largest caught at the end of 2005 weighing in at a hefty 30.3kg.In addition to the fishing, Lake Awoonga has many wonderful natural attractions, especially the wildlife, with 200 species of birds (or 25% of Australia's bird species) found in the region.

Cedar Galleries - a village that provides a cultural and environmental haven in which locals and tourists can be introduced to the art and culture of the region.

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List of Towns in the Gladstone Region

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AGNES WATER | BOYNE ISLAND | GLADSTONE

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