GLADSTONE: “Fish Awoonga” will take you on a Johnny Mitchell Guided Barra Fishing Charter where you can indulge yourself in an all-inclusive professional and successful charter to catch yourself a barramundi in the safe confines of an enclosed lake system. The Lake is known for its healthy supply and reputation of mega barra that are second to none. Single or group charters will provide you with a youthful, energetic guide with 24 years barra fishing experience, using A-grade equipment and tackle, depth sounder and sonar equipment and a very personal and informative time on the water.
Prices: 5 hours single day for two is $750 per person and other prices as per website.
Find Us: Lake Awoonga, Awoonga Dam Road via Benaraby, Central Qld
Phone: 0429 723 757
Web: www.fishawoonga.com.au
GLADSTONE: “Lake Awoonga Houseboats” offer complete solitude holidays with an ever changing scenery and the opportunity to include great fishing, watch abundant bird and wildlife, and with no worries of sandflies or mozzies. Create a fabulous fun day out by hiring the 10 person “Barbie Boat” – complete with onboard BBQ, esky, cd player and amenities, and incorporating the hire of kayaks, canoes and paddle boats. Overnighters sleep up to 10 people and include all fittings for a comfy and pleasant wind down!!
Prices: Start at $200/night for 2 staying on “Baby Barra” & $250 for 8 hours on Barbie Boat
Find Us: Lake Awoonga, Awoonga Dam Road via Benaraby, Central Qld
Phone: 4975 0930
Web: www.lakeawoongahouseboats.com.au
GLADSTONE: “Maritime Museum” preserves Maritime and history that has been steadily building before and since Captain James Cook sailed the ”HMAS Endeavour” along the Discovery Coast in 1770 and landed at Round Hill Inlet, before sailing north towards Port Curtis . Thirty two years later, English explorer Matthew Flinders’ circumnavigation of Australia aboard the “HMAS Investigator” put Gladstone firmly on the chart . Prominent features such as Curtis Island, were named by Matthew Flinders, while the well-known Grevillea Banksii was found on Facing Island also named by him. Matthew Flinders discovered and charted our Gladstone Harbour which he named Port Curtis during August 1802. Tour groups and Coaches welcome. Free coffee and tea always available in the Galleyfor all Bus Tours and other guests. A tour will take approximately 1 hour.
Hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10am until 4pm
Price: Adult $6, Child $3, Concession $5, Family $15
Find Us: George Young Bldg, Francis Ward Drive, Auckland Point, Gladstone QLD 4680
Phone: 07/4972 0810
Web: www.gladstonemaritime.com.au
GLADSTONE: “Coffee Cruise” formally known as The Gladstone Harbour Cruise, can be booked at the Gladstone Visitor Information Centre, and runs on Wednesdays only. It leaves at 10.40 am for 2 hours. The sights include Auckland Pt Wharves, Marina Basin, Glastone Port, Tug Berth, Barney Point, Alumina Refinery, Boyne Smelter, Harbour Islands and caters for 90 people. Morning tea and informed commentary of Queensland’s largest harbour is provided. General ferry services also available for vehicles and equipment at specific costs.
Hours: 10.30 – 1 pm for Cruise and Ferry Terminal 8 am – 5.30 pm
Price: Return trip … Adults $24, Children 7 – 16 years $18 (Under 6 free) and family rates.
Find Us: Marina Ferry Terminal, Bryan Jordan Drive Gladstone Qld 4680
Phone: 07/4972 9000 for bookings and 4972 6990 for Ferry Information
Web: www.curtisferryservices.com.au
