Metro Hotels: Things To Do In Gladstone

Off Agnes Water Beach

Welcome to Gladstone, Queensland

Gladstone is a beautiful holiday destination located 550 kilometres by road north of Brisbane, Queensland. Gladstone is blessed with 280 days of sunshine every year and balmy, subtropical climate. The area offers a wonderful array of exotic islands, city parklands and gardens, fun outdoor activities, abundance of wildlife and other unique locations to explore. Gladstone Airport is located only an 8 minute drive away from the centre of the city.

Running along the coast of this city is the heritage listed Southern Great Barrier Reef, where it is home to a mixture of fourteen breathtaking inhabited and uninhabited islands. Also located nearby are untouched National Parks, rugged headlands offering spectacular lookouts, man-made lakes and botanical gardens. Gladstone has a bustling marine industry, which means guests can be spoilt with a range of fresh, locally caught seafood. A must-try is the famous Gladstone Mud Crab.

Whether it's swimming with sea turtles, diving with graceful Manta rays, relaxing on secluded golden beaches, surfing Agnes Water waves, kayaking along the coastline, bushwalking through the region's pristine National Parks or fishing giant Barramundis on Lake Awoonga, Gladstone has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Fishing - Gladstone Marina

Gladstone Central Business District Activities – Things To Do In Gladstone City

Located next door to Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone is the newly renovated Gladstone Entertainment Centre - which is the largest entertainment and convention venue between Brisbane and Townsville. Upcoming shows and events include the Sydney Comedy Festival, Circus Oz, Celtic Legends Tour, Cinderella performed by Queensland Ballet, The Ten Sopranos in Concert and more. For show dates, visit www.gladecc.com.au.

Within Gladstone city, Spinnaker Park is a fantastic location for a day out with the family, with large open park areas suited for barbeques and entertaining. Want to stay fit while on holiday? Gladstone city also has indoor and outdoor swimming pools in the Aquatic Centre plus sporting facilities for the sports fanatics - including tennis and squash centre, sports fields for hockey, netball and basketball; and local gymnasiums. In the heart of the city is the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery Museum, showcasing art by local artists, plus historical tours and exhibits.

If you love food then try out the large diversity of restaurants in the Gladstone city district,

visit the tranquil Japanese garden amidst Gladstone city called Toondoon Botanical Gardens.

Looking for a free, interactive and interesting activity? Gladstone's harbour is home to Queensland's largest commodity port (and Australia's fifth largest), and there are free industry tours to allow the public to see how these commodities are manufactured and processed. For port tours, visit www.gpcl.com.au/Community/PortTours.aspx or http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/gladstone/things-to-see-and-do/curtis-island-construction-tour/index.cfm

Toondoon Botanical Gardens - Gladstone city

Metro Hotel and Apartments Gladstone plus Apartments G60 Gladstone are located conveniently in the centre of Gladstone city, Queensland.

Both properties are perfect for short or long stays as they offer fully serviced apartments with fully self-contained laundry services.

The hotel is located on top of a hill, which means many rooms have excellent harbour, city and hinterland views. The property also boasts an onsite restaurant called Rocksalt (popular with the locals), a swimming pool and barbeque area, plus undercover security parking.

The fully serviced Apartments G60 Gladstone can also cater to extended stays of six months or more.

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