O'connell Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 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.
Our pick of the best O'connell Hotel Deals
The Gladstone
House Keeping very noisy during the afternoon. I didnt need to know about their christmas party from my bed.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Nice people, could walk to the Gladstone Marina, departure point for Heron Island.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Mantra Gladstone
Great as always, amazing helpful staff and great rooms.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
South Gladstone Motel
Was nice and clean staff was friendly and very helpful. Quiet and peaceful lovely outdoor area
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Aaron Motel
Great room with modern facilities. Good staff. Highly recommended motel. The only thing to improve is I requested ground floor but was given a room upstairs. Hope this can be done better next time.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Parklands Resort Calliope
Clean room, easy hotel to find. Just the job.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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 Gecko Valley Winery.
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.
