Fraser Coast Chronicle

Why grey nomads are flocking to this Mt Larcom caravan park

The news further cements the Gladstone region’s reputation as a bucket list destination for mature-age tourists.

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08th Feb. 2021 11:02 AM

Mount Larcom Tourist Park is proving a winner with grey nomads.

BIG BERTH: Port works to court cruise ships

Luring cruise ships more than 300m in length the aim after upgrades.

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17th June 2019 5:06 AM

Ovation of the Seas docked at Circular Quay, Sydney.

'Hooroo': CEO calling time on his role

But he won't be lost to the region and has exciting plans on the horizon.

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06th June 2019 3:06 PM

RESIGNING: Darryl Branthwaite at the Feast on East Markets coinciding with the Pacific Explorers arrival in Gladstone on June 4.

'Sensational': Couple make scUber history at Heron

Husband books surprise scUber for wife in history-making trip at Heron Island.

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28th May 2019 5:05 AM

SCUBER SURPRISE: Gladstone couple Terry and Kym Purcell were the first paying customers to ride the scUber at Heron Island when it launched to the public yesterday. They are pictured next to the helicopter they took to the island and the official scUber Tesla driver Domenico Galluccio.

Bad weather causes cruise cancellation

TROPICAL Cyclone Oma has dealt an economic blow to Gladstone before a breath of her wind was able reach our shores.

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21st Feb. 2019 5:02 PM

The MS Albatros at sea. The cruise ship was built in 1973 in Finland but is now German owned.

Gladstone's 'world class cruise plaza' to cause a splash

This year cruise numbers to the city will have more than doubled since 2016-17. And new local developments are expected to...

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13th Jan. 2019 7:01 AM

The Observer was given a special VIP tour of the MS Noordam last year. It was the first Holland America cruise liner to dock in Gladstone.

New focus on hidden gems to attract families to region

Tourist body putting greater focus on the 'visiting friends and family' sector.

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06th Nov. 2018 5:11 AM

NICE SPOT: Blackmans Gap is a great place to visit for a quick swim and bush walking.

Luxury international liner adds Gladstone to its itinerary

THE number of cruises bringing thousands of people to the region each year is set to double in 2019 with the addition of a...

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10th Oct. 2018 5:10 AM

Mayor Matt Burnett, Minister for Innovation and Tourism Kate Jones and Gladstone MP Glenn Butcher. Ms Jones was in the Gladstone region yesterday to discuss tourism opportunities.

Tourism driving Southern Great Barrier Reef economy

Data shows growth in people employed in SGBR tourism.

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10th July 2018 4:07 AM

DRAWCARD: Snorkelling off Heron Island is popular with tourists.

Business leader stunned by council's island resort decision

CQG Consulting founder Patrice Brown says Gladstone must diversify into areas like tourism if it wants to grow.

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21st May 2018 4:05 AM

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