The local's guide to the region
Proper guides to making the most of Calliope and the Gladstone region — real itineraries, the southern reef, the outdoors and the markets, each with maps and honest drive-times.
48 hours in the Gladstone region, from Calliope
A relaxed two-day plan that uses Parklands as your quiet base — markets and gardens one day, lake or beach the next, and dinner waiting on the grounds each night.
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A day-tripper's guide to the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Calliope sits at the quiet, southern end of the reef — coral cays, turtles and clear lagoons, with a fraction of the crowds you'll find further north. Here's how to actually get out there.
Fishing, lakes & the outdoors near Calliope
Barramundi at first light, a landmark peak to climb, and 15 km of coastal bikeway — the Gladstone region rewards anyone who likes to be outside.
The Calliope River Markets & local history
Ten minutes from your room, a heritage village on the river hosts one of the region's biggest country markets. Here's how to make a morning of it.
A smart base for work trips around Gladstone
Ten minutes from the airport, twenty from the CBD and the industrial precincts — quiet rooms, dinner on site and easy parking make Parklands an easy base for a roster or a project.