Local guides
Gladstone region guides
Everything that does not fit in a single event listing: where to go, where to eat, when the markets are on and when the big annual events come around again.
Things to do in Gladstone
Harbourfront parks, the reef, rainy day ideas and free things to do, checked against official sources.
Gladstone markets
This weekend’s markets and the next date for every regular market in the region.
Where to eat in Gladstone
Waterfront restaurants, cafes, pubs and family meals in Gladstone and Tannum Sands.
Gladstone festivals
Harbour Festival, the rodeo, the show and every annual event, with the next confirmed date.
Things to do in Tannum Sands and Boyne Island
The patrolled beach, the walk to Wild Cattle Island, river parks and Turtle Way.
Calliope River Historical Village
Market dates, opening hours and more things to do around Calliope.
Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Upcoming shows at the GECC, plus box office, parking and accessibility.
Annual events
One page for each annual event, kept up to date with the next confirmed date.
- Yaralla Gladstone Harbour FestivalEvery Easter, Thursday to Sunday
- Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht RaceStarts every Good Friday. Yachts finish in Gladstone over Easter
- Gladstone Multicultural FestivalA Sunday in September at the Marina Parklands
- GPC Port to Park Fun RunA Sunday in August
- Calliope RodeoLate September, Friday evening and Saturday
- Gladstone ShowA Saturday in early July, 10am until late
- Boyne Tannum HookUpThe Labour Day long weekend in May, Friday to Sunday
- Mayor’s CarolsA Friday evening in early December
- LUMINOUSA winter light event in July at Tondoon Botanic Gardens
- EcofestUsually the first Sunday in June