Auckland Point Lookout

Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands


This vantage spot provides a panoramic view of the working wharves of Auckland Point.


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Nearby Capricorn Coast & the Southern Reef Islands attractions

1. Toondoon Botanic Gardens

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These lush gardens comprise more than 80 hectares of tropical, subtropical and dry-rainforest environments, showcasing flora ranging from those of these…

2. Curtis Island

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Curtis Island, just across the water from Gladstone, can’t be confused with a resort island. Apart from swimming, fishing and lolling about on the dunes,…

3. Cedar Galleries

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4. Calliope River Historical Village

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5. Lake Awoonga

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Created by the damming of the Boyne River in 1984, Lake Awoonga is a popular recreational area 30km south of Gladstone. Backed by the rugged Castle Tower…