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.
Gladstone Yacht Club
Explore the waterfront in Gladstone with a trip to Gladstone Yacht Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Top hotels in O'connell
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Friendly staff. Great location and room.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
The Gladstone
Mantra Gladstone
Very clean room, AC was freezing, staff amazing, food 11/10 breakfast and dinner buffet was divine. Top notch!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Gladstone Palms Motor Inn
Left to find other accomodation due to an incident with an irate manager. Room quality for my friends also staying was appalling and when we were finally able to make a complaint to staff he ejected us and refused a refund. We had to find alternative accommodation at 10pm. Police were called when ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Gladstone Downtown Central Apartment Hotel
Clean room and good amenities.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Aaron Motel
Very clean room with kitchen facilities and a great bathroom. Netflix available which was an added bonus
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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.
