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Living on Boyne Island |
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With a population of about 8000, Boyne Island and Tannum Sands are located approximately 550 Km north of Brisbane and is at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Gladstone has many amenities and facilities available also and is a short 20-minutue drive from Boyne Tannum.
A bridge that crosses the Boyne River links Boyne Island and Tannum Sands. It is right on the beach with many of the houses in the area offering glimpses of the sea - if they do not have a view then they are within short walking distance of either the river or the beach.
Some of the offerings in the area are:
- Beautiful long white sandy beaches
- Little variance in the water temperature from winter to summer means that the water is warm enough to swim all year long.
- The millennium esplanade has accessible recreational facilities in the form of parklands and BBQ areas which are free to the public and provide a great setting for picnics and BBQ's at any time of year
- 15km of riverside walkways allowing cycling and walking called "The Turtle Way" -includes the walkway that leads directly to the smelter so walking and cycling to work is popular.
- Excellent Boating & fishing
- Close proximity to the Great Barrier Reef
The Smelter itself is approximately 5 minutes drive from the township of Boyne Island and is not visible from the township. The Smelter currently employs around 1300 personnel making it one of the largest employers in the Gladstone area. |
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Location and Climate |
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Television |
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Boyne/Tannum area receives five free-to-air television stations. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), SBS, Channel 7, 9, and 10. Austar provide cable services in Gladstone. For more information:
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Education and Playgroups |
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There are a number of schools in the Gladstone region for children to attend. Contact information is listed below:
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| Preschools |
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| Boyne Island PreSchool |
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Malpas Avenue, Boyne Island |
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(07) 4973 7327 |
| Calliope PreSchool |
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Dawson Highway, Calliope |
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(07) 4975 7483 |
| Clinton PreSchool |
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Harvey Road, Clinton |
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(07) 4978 1408 |
| Gladstone Central PreSchool |
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99 Auckland Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 4063 |
| Gladstone South PreSchool |
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Buller Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4979 2286 |
| Gladstone West PreSchool |
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Boles Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 2625 |
| Kin Kora PreSchool |
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Hibiscus Avenue, Kin Kora |
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(07) 4971 5111 |
| Tannum Sands PreSchool |
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Waratah Crescent, Tannum Sands |
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(07) 4973 7216 |
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| Primary Schools Grade 1-7 |
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| Benaraby Primary School |
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O'Connor Road, Benaraby |
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(07) 4975 0132 |
| Boyne Island Primary School |
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151 Malpas Road, Boyne Island |
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(07) 4973 7272 |
| Calliope Primary School |
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Dawson Highway, Calliope |
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(07) 4975 7216 |
| Clinton Primary School |
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Harvey Road, Clinton |
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(07) 4978 1055 |
| Gladstone Central Primary School |
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74 Auckland Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 1017 |
| Gladstone South Primary School |
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153 Toolooa Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 1955 |
| Gladstone West Primary School |
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Curtis Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 2455 |
| Kin Kora Primary School |
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Hibiscus Avenue, Kin Kora |
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(07) 4971 5111 |
| Mount Larcom Primary School |
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Raglan Street, Mount Larcom |
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(07) 4975 1153 |
| Rosella Park School |
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Park Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 2642 |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School |
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Francis Way, Tannum Sands |
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(07) 4973 3611 |
| Tannum Sands Primary School |
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Waratah Crescent, Tannum Sands |
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(07) 4973 7495 |
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| High Schools Grade 8-12 |
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| Gladstone High School |
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Dawson Highway, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 1433 |
| Mount Larcom Secondary College |
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Raglan Street, Mount Larcom |
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(07) 4975 1153 |
| Tannum Sands High School |
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Coronation Drive, Tannum Sands |
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(07) 4979 9777 |
| Toolooa High School |
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Phillip Street, Toolooa |
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(07) 4979 2255 |
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| Private Schools: |
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Chanel College
Primary and High School |
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11 Patterson Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4978 1566 |
| St John's Primary School |
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J Hickey Avenue, Clinton Park |
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(07) 4978 1799 |
St Stephens Lutheran College
Primary and High School |
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60 Glenlyon Road, South Gladstone |
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(07) 4979 3533 |
| Star of the Sea School |
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181 Goondoon Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4972 1305 |
Trinity College Gladstone
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4 Archer Street, Gladstone |
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(07) 4979 1854 |
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Playgroups are common for those with small children. Gladstone's Community Health Centre, located at Flinders Street in Gladstone, phone (07) 4976 3130, can assist with details of playgroups in the area. There is also the Boyne Valley Primary Health Care Centre on telephone (07) 4974 1168.
Gladstone is also home to a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) college, which has campuses throughout Queensland. The TAFE offers many courses in diverse areas. Check the central TAFE Web site for more information about courses of study: www.tafe.net.
The TAFE Gladstone campus is located in Derby Street and the telephone number to call the college is (07) 4970 7777. For information about the campus and other locations in Central Queensland, access the Web site www.tafe.net/institutes/.
The Central Queensland University Gladstone Campus is located at the Marina and offers degree study in Business and Engineering, with some subjects offered for selected faculties other than Business and Engineering. The University can be contacted at (07) 4970 7277 or www.cqu.edu.au/cqutour/campuses/gladston.htm. |
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Health and Medical |
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A comprehensive listing of doctors and specialists can be found in the Yellow Pages telephone directory under "Medical Practitioners".
Located in Gladstone is a Government-funded Base Hospital and a private hospital called the Mater, part of the Catholic Mater Misericordia Hospitals.
- Gladstone Hospital
Park Street
Telephone: (07) 4976 3200
- Mater Hospital
Rosella Street Gladstone 4680
PO Box 1711 Gladstone 4680
Telephone: (07) 4971 3713 |
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Air |
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The only regional airport is called Gladstone Airport, located about 8 minutes from the centre of the city. There are several flights a day to and from Brisbane and Rockhampton. The airport is also the place where you catch the helicopter to Heron Island.
The following airlines serve Gladstone.
- QantasLink
Reservations locally: 13 13 13
- Sunstate Airlines
Telephone: (07) 4972 3488 |
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Walking |
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Boyne Island Tannum Sands has 15km of walking paths along the river and beach areas - called "The Turtle way". One of these paths leads directly to the Smelter itself allowing employees to cycle or walk to work.
There are walking tracks located at Spinnaker Park behind the Kmart Shopping Centre, and across from the Duck Ponds in Glenlyon Street. The beach area at Tannum Sands also has some nice walking areas. Usual precautions should be taken when walking at night. |
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Pets |
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There are some designated areas where you can have your dogs off leash or on leash. Signs are displayed to advise owners of local council requirements. One off-leash park is Webb Park located on the corner of Blain Drive and Palm Drive in Gladstone. Canoe Point at Tannum Sands is a beach area where you can also run your dog off the leash. On-leash parks include the Marina, Spinnaker Park, and some areas of the beachfront at Tannum Sands.
Veterinary surgeons are listed in the Yellow Pages telephone directory. There are a number located in Gladstone and one surgery at Calliope.
The Calliope Shire Council and the Gladstone City Council and have laws regarding pet ownership. Dogs and cats must be registered with the appropriate council body that governs the area where the pet is housed. You can contact the Gladstone City Council's Animal Department on (07) 4970 0772, and the Calliope Shire Council's Animal Department on (07) 4975 8100.
The Boyne Tannum area has three boarding kennels for dogs and cats:
- Brendonna Boarding Kennels and Cattery
1473 Dawson Highway, Calliope
Telephone: (07) 4975 7357
- The Gums Pet Resort
Lot 76 Haddock Drive
Gladstone
Telephone: (07) 4979 2920
- Iveragh Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Bruce Highway
Iveragh
Telephone: (07) 4974 4173 |
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Banking |
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Two of the major banks for Australia - the National Australia Bank and the ANZ are located in Boyne Tannum. All four of the major banks can be found in Gladstone. Contact information is available at:
There is also the Wide Bay Capricorn Building Society located in the Boyne Plaza, while numerous other banks and other financial institutions are located in Gladstone. Some of these include Bank of Queensland, Suncorp Metway, The Rock Building Society, Wide Bay Capricorn Building Society, Bendigo Bank, Capricornia Credit Union. Available web sites for some of these are:
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Holidays and Festivals |
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Over the Easter long weekend, Gladstone plays host to two major events, the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race and the Gladstone Harbour Festival - annual events that see Gladstone overflowing with tourists and visitors. The Harbour Festival is held at the Marina with lots of show rides and food stalls. The Harbour Festival comes to a close on Sunday afternoon with a parade of floats in Gladstone's main street. Look up www.gladstonefestival.com for more information.
The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race is a popular event for all. The yachts usually arrive in Gladstone Harbour Sunday or early Monday, depending on the wind. Both Friday and Saturday nights, the Gladstone Yacht Club is the place to be for celebrating the race.
The Boyne Tannum Hook-up is held on the Queen's Birthday long weekend. This is a fishing competition open to anyone who wants to catch fish. There are prizes to be won, including boats and accessories.
For more information on Gladstone Region festivals and special events, go to www.gladstoneregion.com/Tourism/Calendar.htm. |
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Art Galleries |
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The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum is located in Goondoon Street on the corner of Bramston Street. The telephone number is (07) 4976 6766.
Some information about the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum from sunzine.net:
"The Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum is a public institution established and funded by the Gladstone City Council. It is dedicated to promoting the visual arts and crafts for and by the communities of the Port Curtis region and Central Queensland in addition to acting as a focal point for the preservation and display of the region's history and cultural heritage. It houses, maintains and presents the city's permanent collection of Australian art and local history. Exhibitions in all display spaces are changed every four to six weeks and are accompanied by a programme of educational and social activities.
"The attractive eclectic styled building on the corner of Goondoon and Bramston Streets was built as an employment project in 1934. Now heritage listed, the free classical styled building was designed by Rockhampton architect, Ray Chipps." |
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Childrens Activities |
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The Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) of Gladstone can be contacted on (07) 4972 3122.
In the Gladstone area there are three public swimming pools.
- Gladstone Swimming Pool
60 Tank Street, Gladstone
Telephone (07) 4972 6822
- Western Suburbs Swimming Club
180 Glenlyon Street, Gladstone
Telephone (07) 4972 8212
- Tannum Sands Public Pool
Waratah Crescent
Telephone (07) 4973 8744
There is also a Toddler Pool at the Gladstone Swimming Pool. |
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Dining Out |
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The "Restaurants" section of the Yellow Pages telephone directory has a comprehensive listing of restaurants in the Gladstone area. Some details are listed below:
- Amici's Traditional Pasta & Pizza
111 Toolooa Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 2082
- Cactus Jacks Bar and Grill
118 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
(07) 4976 9411
- China Garden Restaurant
19 Tank Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 5044
- Chinatown Restaurant
29b Tank Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 3723
- Clancy's (Chinese)
19 Tank Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 5044
- Dragon Garden Chinese Restaurant
40 Tank Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 9998
- Flinders Seafood Restaurant
Flinders Parade, Gladstone
(07) 4972 8322
"A licenced restaurant on the Gladstone waterfront overlooking Auckland Inlet, it offers indoor and outdoor eating, with seafood a feature. Air-conditioned. Cocktail bar. Vegetarian dishes."
- Gladstone Golf Club-Bunkers Bistro
Hickory Avenue, Gladstone
(07) 4978 1200
- Brass Bell Restaruant
Harbour Sails Motor Inn
23 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 3456
- Kalinda Restaurant
Awoonga Dam, Benaraby
(07) 4975 0155
"Extensive Breakfast and Lunch menu. Dinner bookings can be made for groups of 20 or more people. Table service. Fully roofed deck, Overlooking Lake Awoonga."
- Kapers BYO Restaurant
124b Goondoon Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 7902
"A compact non-licenced restaurant in the City Centre, it offers a varied menu. Dinner: Monday through Saturday (Lunches by arrangement). BYO alcohol. Air-conditioned. Vegetarian dishes."
- Klickity's
Corner Far & Dawson Hwy, Gladstone
(07) 4972 4322
"Open every night for dinner, with an extensive a la carte menu."
- Scotties Bar & Restaurant
46 Goondoon Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 9999
"A bar restaurant in the City Centre, indoor, outdoor dining. A la carte dining. Air-conditioned. Available for functions."
- Escape Restaurant
23 Ocean Street, Tannum Sands
(07) 4973 7111
"A licenced first-floor restaurant close to the main beach, it offers a varied menu. Air-conditioned. Bar area. International cuisine with the Italian flavour."
- Thai Classic
28 Tank Street, Gladstone
(07) 4972 1647
- Yachties Bistro
Gladstone Yacht Club
1 Goondoon Street
(07) 4972 8611
"Absolute waterfront position. Open 7 days for lunch & dinner. Extensive a la carte menu offering inexpensive meals specialising in seafood, pasta and steaks." |
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Libraries |
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There are two public libraries located in the area:
- The Boyne Island Library is located in the Boyne Island Community Centre, Hayes Street telephone (07) 4973 7723.
- The Gladstone City Council Library is located at 144 Goondoon Street, Gladstone, telephone (07) 4976 6400.
- The Calliope Shire Council Library is a mobile library that services Calliope and Mt. Larcom and Boyne Island. You can contact the library on (07) 4975 8105 for information on Calliope and Mt. Larcom.
For more information on libraries, their hours of business and requirements of membership, check the Web site www.nla.gov.au/libraries. |
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Dams |
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Awoonga Dam created as the area's substantial water supply, provides an impressive recreation area about 30 minutes from Gladstone via Benaraby. It has picnic facilities, walking tracks, a kiosk/restaurant, caravan park, and camping ground. You can swim from the shore or from anchored pontoons, and there is a boat ramp that provides access for sailing, fishing, and skiing (permits required). Varied watercraft can be hired on weekends and organised fishing cruises are available. Beyond the Dam is the rugged Mt. Castletower National Park. The picnic area at Ironbark Gully is also popular. Telephone: (07) 4975 0155.
For more information, go to www.gawb.qld.gov.au |
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Wineries |
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Gecko Valley Winery located on Bailiff Road, via 700 Glenlyon Road Gladstone is the place to visit for a little wine tasting and purchasing the local wine. Telephone (07) 4979 0400.
They also have a Web site at www.geckovalley.com.au/Store/. |
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The Great Barrier Reef |
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The Great Barrier Reef is one of the treasures of the world, and it is located off the coast northeast of the Gladstone area. The Gladstone Marina is a departure terminal for visits to the Great Barrier Reef. Charter vessels are equipped to cater for divers and underwater photographers, and sightseers. For information on charters, check the Gladstone Visitor Information Centre located at the Marina Ferry Terminal, Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone. Their telephone number is (07) 4972 9000. The following Web sites provide information about the Great Barrier Reef:
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Heron Island |
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Heron Island, about a 1 hour helicopter ride from Gladstone or 2 hours by boat, is a great island to visit for a weekend or longer. Here you can go snorkeling, diving and reef walking on a guided tour. Heron Island is a jewel in a complex of reefs. It is known for quality diving, snorkeling, fishing, reef walking and nature walks. From a range of quality accommodation, you step straight to the reef where the waters are teeming with colourful life. Between October and March, Green turtles laying their eggs are joined by up to 100,000 terns and mutton birds nesting and raising their young.
For more information on Heron Island, here are a few web sites:
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National Parks |
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There are many National Parks in the Gladstone area
Deepwater National Park
Unspoilt stretch of coastline with high sand dunes backed by open forest and vine thicket with banksia heath to the west. Features Deepwater Creek, a pristine freshwater creek. Camping facilities, beach walking, canoeing, birdwatching and turtle hatchlings (January to April), 4WDing and fishing. Contact Department of the Environment, (07) 4974 9350.
Eurimbula National Park
Visitors to Eurimbula can observe mangrove fringed estuaries, freshwater paperbark swamps, coastal lowland eucalypt forests with weeping cabbage palms to tall rainforest with towering hoop pines. Camping, boating, fishing, bushwalking and hiking (e.g., To Ganoonga Noonga lookout), 4WDing. Contact Department of the Environment, (07) 4974 9350.
Kroombit State Forest and National Park
Kroombit Tops State Forest is 34,400 ha of forest adjoining Kroombit National Park. The park is an elevated sandstone plateau with steep escarpment, lush rainforest, and spectacular views. Access 85 kilometres south-west of Gladstone. 2WD to park; 4WD within park. Kroombit Tops is clearly visible from many parts of the region. The spectacular cliffs of the eastern escarpment are a particularly prominent landmark. Kroombit Tops is, in fact, a large plateau cloaked by a dense and diverse forest flora which together with the ragged sandstone topography gives rise to spectacular scenery. Kroombit is ideal for a full day trip or overnight bush camping. No facilities. Day visitors require a forestry permit. Camping permits are required for camping. Contact: Department of Natural Resources, (07) 4931 9815 and/or Department of Environment, Gladstone, telephone (07) 4972 6055.
Mt. Larcom
This is a mountain near Gladstone which is popular for sturdy climbing bush-walks along a marked trail.
Mt. Colosseum National Park
Dominating the skyline, Mt. Colosseum is clothed in eucalypt woodland and open forest on its lower slopes and dry rainforest with emergent hoop pines on the upper slopes. Access: 13 kilometres south of Miriam Vale via Agnes Water Road. Bushwalking, a mountain climb, 4WDing, camping. Permits required. Contact: Department of Environment, Agnes Water, telephone (07) 4974 9350.
Castle Tower National Park
Energetic climb to the summit of Mt. Castle Tower through open eucalypt forest and dry rainforest is rewarded by panoramic views over Boyne Valley and Gladstone. The highlight of this park is an impressive granite outcrop from which the name is derived. Access: 40 km south of Gladstone, Bruce Highway, turn-off at Iveragh. There are no developed camping grounds but the park is suitable for experienced "walk-in" campers. Visitors must take adequate provisions, including water, as no facilities are provided. Permits required. Contact: Department of Environment, Gladstone, (07) 4972 6055.
More National Park Information
The above are just a sampling of the national parks available for visits by persons living in the Gladstone area. For more information about these and other parks, visit www.env.qld.gov.au/environment/park/.
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Sports |
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There are many sports available on offer in Boyne / Tannum with teams training in Boyne / Tannum and playing against other teams in Gladstone. Examples of the sport on offer in the area include; golf, tennis, swimming, lawn bowls, all football codes, soccer, baseball, softball, netball, basketball, touch football and hockey. Tannum Sands also has a Surf Lifesavers club and there is an Archery Club - Gladstone Bowhunters Association with their practise range located at Awoonga Dam
Tannum Sands has a squash centre; telephone number 4973 7082. Gladstone has a Tenpin Bowling Alley located on Benaraby Road, Gladstone. Gladstone Tenpin Bowl is open 7 days, and their telephone number is (07) 4979 1164. You can also find other indoor sports like Indoor Cricket, Indoor Netball and Indoor Volleyball. Call the Harbour City Indoor Sports Centre in Goondoon Street, (07) 4972 3511.
Tae Kwon Do, Judo, and Karate are also available in Gladstone at various clubs. One club to offer martial arts is the Gladstone Martial Arts Academy located at 19 Tank Street, Gladstone, phone (07) 49729 700. Gladstone also has a Marching Girls squad. |
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