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.
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 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.
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
Oaks Gladstone Grand Hotel
Parking was under cover but not secure with both doors open all the time.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Harbour Sails Motor Inn
Parking is plentiful, room a bit tired, checkin friendly, great location to walk to foreshore.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Gladstone Reef Hotel Motel
Always the place to stay in Gladstone - if anything negative it’s the small amount of parking but get there just on 2pm and your usually good
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Gladstone
Rooms had been renovated but ugly worn lounges sat in there. Showers didn’t drain properly and water ran out into bathroom, obvious design fault. Didn’t use the restaurant but it looked good. Cafe down stairs looked good too but the app in the room that lets you order indicated they were open but ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Gladstone City Central Apartment Hotel
Good stay.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Mantra Gladstone
Room was a good size. I stayed in a queen suite which had a washer dryer combo. A great size balcony. Rain shower.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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.
