O'connell Travel Guide
Gladstone
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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.
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.
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.
Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre
You can get tickets for a performance at Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre during your trip to Gladstone. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Top hotels in O'connell
The Gladstone
"Renovated since our last stay. Good value for money"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
"We had a disabled room which was quite large. The bed mattress was quite firm & very good. The bathroom was huge. The shower door was in 4 parts & folded flat against the wall. The kitchen was well stocked & the motel hallways were wide so if you did have a wheelchair (we didn't), it would be no ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Harbour Sails Motor Inn
"Good laundry, comfy beds, good aircon, bit dated"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel
"Great location, slide door could probably use some greasing but other then that, it’s a basic room which is all you need"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Parklands Resort Calliope
"Whilst the room was clean and comfortable the amenities were limited. No microwave and only the top if the fridge to boil a kettle. No toaster nor a bench top in the bathroom. There was no car parking close to our room. Once we had removed our luggage we had to park our car approximately 100 meters ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Gladstone Palms Motor Inn
"all things was very bad"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Where to stay in O'connell
Gladstone Central
While visiting Gladstone Central, you might make a stop by sights like Gladstone Yacht Club and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre.
South Gladstone
The waterfront and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit South Gladstone. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Barney Point Beach and Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum are a few top sights nearby.
West Gladstone
When in West Gladstone, you can plan a visit to Gladstone Art Gallery and Museum and Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Barney Point
Barney Point is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Barney Point Beach and East Shores Park.
New Auckland
While New Auckland 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 Gecko Valley Winery.
