O'connell Travel Guide
Gladstone
Popular places to visit
Gladstone Marina
Go on a relaxing cruise, have a picnic in the park or watch the boats cruise past in this modern and picturesque boat harbor in central Queensland.
Barney Point Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Barney Point Beach during your travels in Gladstone? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum during your trip to Gladstone. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Tondoon Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Gladstone. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its cafes.
Spinnaker Park
Explore the great outdoors at Spinnaker Park, a lovely green space in Gladstone. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Heron Island Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Gladstone with a trip to Heron Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the marina and parks while you're in the area.
Top hotels in O'connell
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Good location, safe and secure parking, great rooms, clean and modern and with everything you need. We also had a good view. Didn't require breakfast. Have stayed several times
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Gladstone
Always a great stat here! Parking is easy, the rooms are beautiful and the bed and linen are so comfy. Nice dark room. Staff are lovely esp the cleaning lady i saw every morning. It smells beautiful too! Will always stay here... love the views.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Gladstone Downtown Central Apartment Hotel
Very friendly staff, fast check-in. Quiet premises. Amazing job on the Halloween decorations at reception. Comfortable bed and reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Mantra Gladstone
It was good.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Club Hotel
Clean room, great feed
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Gladstone Palms Motor Inn
One night stop over. Clean room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around O'connell
Glen Eden
If you're spending some time in Glen Eden, Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Gecko Valley Winery are top sights worth seeing.
Kirkwood
While Kirkwood may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Gecko Valley Winery and Tondoon Botanic Gardens.
South Trees
While South Trees may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Barney Point Beach.
Telina
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Telina and surrounding area, you can visit Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Gecko Valley Winery.
Toolooa
While Toolooa isn't home to many top sights, Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Gecko Valley Winery are some notable places to visit nearby.
Sun Valley
Sun Valley might not have many top sights, but Tondoon Botanic Gardens and Gecko Valley Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
