DESTINATION: Calliope

Calliope, 20km SW of Gladstone, is a quiet rural town. Its principal industry centres on beef cattle, mainly Brahmans and Herefords. the town is the gateway to the Boyne Valley. National parks, creeks and trail riding are some of the attractions the region has to offer.

Main Attractions

The Calliope River is popular for fishing and camping. Calliope River Historical Village displays houses and cottages, a pub, schoolhouse, blacksmith's shop, railway carriage and station. These historic buildings are from all over the shire and have been relocated to this village. Markets are held in the village almost every month. The markets are famous for crafts and handmade goods.

Nearby attractions

Lake Awoonga, south of Benaraby, supplies water to the region and also provides a recreation area and venue for watersports. There are nature walks with flora and fauna trails, picnic and BBQ facilities, a kiosk and caravan park. Cedar Gallery Artists Village, between Benaraby and Calliope, is worth a visit.

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Region: Gladstone

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Centre of the Southern Reef - The Gladstone Region is a unique area of Queensland. This dynamic city basks in a sub-tropical climate with islands, waterways and beaches on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef. Landscape variety and sunshine provide the visitor with endless opportunities. The reef islands within the Gladstone Region are true coral cays, and day trips are on offer to Lady Musgrave Island and Fitzroy Lagoon where visitors can enjoy diving, snorkelling, fishing, reef walking or exploring the flora and fauna. more

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Marina Ferry Terminal, Bryan Jordan Dr, Gladstone, Ph: (07) 4972 9922

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