Name: Gladstone Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Fully accredited VIC
Address: Gladstone Marina, Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone QLD 4680
Phone: (07) 4972 9000
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (seasonal variations)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Gladstone City / Boyne Island–Tannum Sands / Boyne Valley / Southern Great Barrier Reef
What Area It Caters For
1. Gladstone City (Primary Area)
- Gladstone Marina and foreshore
- East Shores precinct
- Auckland Hill Lookout
- Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum
- Local cafés, shops and heritage sites
- Harbour tours and waterfront recreation
2. Boyne Island & Tannum Sands
- Tannum Sands Beach
- Boyne River foreshore
- Canoeing, fishing and boating areas
- Family parks, walking tracks and coastal lookouts
- Community centres and local attractions
3. Calliope & Benaraby
- Calliope River Historical Village
- Rural touring routes and heritage precincts
- Benaraby Junction and roadhouse facilities
- Access to Lake Awoonga and Boyne Valley
4. Lake Awoonga
- Freshwater fishing (barramundi)
- Boating, kayaking and lakeside recreation
- Picnic areas, campgrounds and nature reserves
- Wildlife viewing and scenic lookouts
5. Boyne Valley Communities
- Nagoorin
- Ubobo
- Builyan
- Historic railway sites and rural landscapes
- Bushwalking, camping and nature‑based touring
6. Gladstone Harbour & Islands
- Curtis Island
- Facing Island
- Quoin Island
- Beaches, fishing, 4WD access and island recreation
- Eco‑tourism and marine experiences
7. Southern Great Barrier Reef Access
- Heron Island (via ferry from Gladstone Marina)
- Reef snorkelling, diving and marine research station access
- Eco‑tourism and conservation experiences
8. Regional Touring Routes
- Gladstone–Agnes Water/1770 corridor
- Gladstone–Rockhampton coastal and inland routes
- Rural hinterland drives through Calliope and Boyne Valley
Services Provided
- Local and regional visitor information
- Maps, brochures and touring guides
- Heron Island ferry information and bookings
- National park and island access advice
- Accommodation and activity referrals
- Event information and community updates
- Souvenirs and local products
- Guidance for coastal, island and hinterland touring routes
Summary
The Gladstone Visitor Information Centre is the accredited VIC for the Gladstone Region, supporting visitors exploring Gladstone city, Boyne Island, Tannum Sands, Calliope, Benaraby, Lake Awoonga, Boyne Valley communities and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. It provides comprehensive visitor services, maps, tour bookings, island access guidance and regional travel information.