Gladstone: A Goldmine of Natural Beauty
Gladstone, Australia is one of several towns that go by the same name within the country. This Gladstone in particular is located on the small, isolated island of Tasmania, several miles from Australia’s southeastern coast. The town was once an important mining settlement for both tin and gold. The St. Helens Aerodome is only an hour away from Gladstone.
Best Time to Visit
Temperatures in Tasmania are cool, as fitting for mountainous, evergreen regions. Gladstone is also prone to sudden drops in temperature. The best time to visit Gladstone in Tasmania is in the fall, between months of March to May, where the days are pleasantly warm and the nights cool. Every August, Latrobe - two and a half hours away from Gladstone – hosts the Chocolate Winterfest.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Little Blue Lake is a pristine blue lake located along Gladstone Road. The crater the lake occupies was formed from past mining activities that have since been filled with highly toxic and contaminated water. The area is a popular with tourists, who stop by along the road to take photos against the crystal blue. On the island’s northeastern shore is Mt. William National Park, where visitors can see the vast array of Tasmania’s flora and wildlife and set camp or have a picnic by the beach. The Winnaleah Hotel is a Gladstone hotel with small but comfortable and well-serviced facilities, such as a restaurant and area for playing pool. The Bay of Fires Lodge is another Gladstone accommodation with aesthetically pleasing wooden interiors and a scenic view of the beach and surrounding greenery.