Gladstone Region Tours
Gladstone Region Tours
5
Full view
About
The Gladstone Region has so many stories to be told, experiences to be discovered, industries to be appreciated and then we have this amazing community. Let us take you on that journey and show you what makes Gladstone tick and what makes it so special. Here at Gladstone Region Tours we a have recently added connection transfers between the Gladstone Airport, Marina for e heading to the amazing Heron Island and Hotels, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We offer half day and full day tours, along with a schedule that the cruise ship passenger can utilize. We also have the ability to charter, as our beautiful bus has 20 leather recliners, plus we have an awesome luggage trailer should you wish to venture further afield, like a golfing tour, or a food and beverage experience. Check us out and see if we are able to help you out. I’m sure we can work something out.
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Similar Experiences
Gladstone Region Tours
Booking unavailable on Tripadvisor
Want other options you can book now?
Show optionsTravellers talk about
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
5.0
108 reviews
Excellent
103
Very good
3
Average
0
Poor
1
Terrible
1
GlorzCT
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Business
Darryl took a bus load of us after an industry summit in Gladstone today and we were all impressed by his local knowledge and character. He made dry facts about the industrial areas (our interest) come to life, and he has a rich life experience which showed in the tour through his humour. He obviously has great local experience having lived there for close to 40 years.
Written 22 April 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thanks for the review GlorzCT.
It was certainly interesting having you all onboard as I had attended half of the first days summit and watched most of you present. How good is Gladstone's Future?? So many opportunities and bright out look!
I look forward to maybe playing host again down the track.. once again many thanks for the review
Daz
Written 24 April 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
P & S Kearns
Bargo, Australia43 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Daryl picked us up from the Tannum Sands caravan park, extremely punctual with a very warm greeting. Our tour of Tannum Sands, Boyne Island and Gladstone was outstanding. Daryls local knowledge was great coupled with a good sense of humour made our trip today one which we will remember. Do yourself a favour next and hop on one of his tours you will all be delighted. Thanks for a great morning. Peter and Sandra
Written 5 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Peter and Sandra, many thanks for your kind words. It was lovely to meet you and show off our region to you.
Written 6 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
dmulcair62
Brisbane, Australia8 contributions
Jan 2020
Take a tour with Daz on Gladstone Region Tours and you will not be disappointed. Daz has a fabulous rapport with his visitors. His knowledge of local industries, places of interest, history of Gladstone and future outlooks for Gladstone is second to none. His bus is super comfy and his welcome and sense of humour makes you feel relaxed immediately. Do yourself a favour and put aside around 3 hours and book Daz to show you round Gladstone. It's a beautiful city with a lot to offer.....Daz will tell you that and no words could be more true.
Written 6 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Many thanks for the huge praise Deb, and it was an absolute pleasure to have you and Ken onboard. Look forward to maybe seeing you visit again! Cheers Daz
Written 9 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
ITRT
Virginia45,678 contributions
Nov 2022
We booked a tour with this company and had two busloads from the ship ready to embark on a tour that promised an industry and city tour. Gladstone is basically a port that handles over 130 million tons of goods including coal, grain, fuel, and minerals. It will soon become the hydrogen and ammonia hub of Queensland. Those on the first bus thought the tour was just okay. Unfortunately, the people on the second bus There was much confusion. Apparently, a new bus driver/guide had been hired to drive bus 2 but, for whatever reason, he began accepting payment from walk-ups. A request was made to ask those who were not part of the group to leave the bus but this was not done. Instead, he recommended the group wait 1.5 hours for the bus to come back to the meeting place. The majority left and did their own sightseeing. The owner said he and his partner had been waiting for us since 11 am even though my original communication requested pick up at 12:30; not a good impression for our first visit to Gladstone. This port was added to the itinerary by the cruise ship after they removed the ports of Airl8e Beach and Townsend. Cost was 33 AUD per person.
Written 15 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi I presume Joanne, yes there was lots of confusion on that day and mainly due to communication as you said. The tour hadn't been paid for and yes once everyone started disembarking we were waiting for over and hour for your group to turn up. We were only 200m from the ship. Many others had booked and paid and were waiting to embark. Your words to me when I asked where the rest of your group was .. was I have no idea and I don't think they are coming., do we departed. In the mean time our team continued to take bookings from other passengers.. upon returning those who'd you'd said aren't turning up we're waiting and hadn't paid their fare.. 40 others behind them had. I am deeply sorry that happened as it wasn't supposed to be that way.
As you said Gladstone is a fantastic place and for 99.9% of those who visited enjoyed their day.
Written 16 January 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Phutiane R
1 contribution
Dec 2020
Today my family and I had a fantastic tour of Gladstone, a beautiful coastal city that boasts several industries among many other attractions. Darryl knows the city like the palm of his hand. He was eager to share his knowledge of this city with us. Having experienced this wonderful introductory tour, which I recommend highly to any new visitor to Gladstone, we will make the most of our stay in this city.
Written 17 December 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi folks! Many thanks for taking the time to review your tour.
It was an absolute pleasure showing you around Gladstone and also down to Tannum Sands and Boyne Island.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year
Written 19 December 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Carol J
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
May 2022 • Friends
I just completed a 5 night tour of the Gladstone region led by the amazing Darryl. There is nothing he doesn't know about the area and he imparted this knowledge in a fun way. The accomodation chosen was perfect with friendly and happy staff. I must say the colourful (I think around 20 seater) bus we travelled on had extremely comfortable seating. I would recommend anyone contemplating a tour of the area to contact Darryl from Gladstone Region Tours to either do an existing tour or ask for maybe even a personalised one for a group of people. He does everything possible to make it a fun and educational journey. Does it sound like I enjoyed every minute of the tour?
Written 31 May 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Awww Carol thanks for taking the time to write a review.. you flatter me! But yeah we had a great time alright! Hope to catch up again some day.
Cheers Daz
Written 1 June 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Svenja S
3 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
What a great personalised tour with Darryl We had! We didn't know anything about Gladstone ,but we learned a great deal about the industries and history of the town. Darryl is a passionate and professional tour guide deeply involved with the city,answering all your questions you could possibly have about the place.
Can highly recommend to book a tour👍Thanks Darryl for a great tour
Can highly recommend to book a tour👍Thanks Darryl for a great tour
Written 5 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Wow!! Thanks for the review folks! Lovely to have you come so far to visit our city and take the time for a tour... safe travels and happy new year!!
Written 6 January 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Passenger575120
United States13 contributions
Nov 2022
There were two groups set up from our cruise ship. We were scheduled to arrive at 12 Noon which we did. Pick up for the first group was 12:30 and the second group was 12:45. He emailed in advance and told us we would be arriving at 10 AM which was not correct. Then accused us of being late. The first group did get on the first bus, but when the second group tried to get on their bus it was already full of other passengers. He does not honor his bookings. There is really not that much to see here anyway so the second group didn't miss much.
Written 25 November 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Well now I have to say I'm sorry you feel that way when only a tentative booking had been pencilled in.
In my defense while I waited for an hour for you to turn up, many others were actually booking paying and lining up. Your group leader turned up and advised me that instead of the initial numbers mentioned, that only 18 had shown up. So off we went only to be greeted by your hostility upon our return.
So in summing up I'm sorry that there was confusion regarding the times but at the end of the day we were endeavoring to look after as many as we could. All of those who travelled with us really enjoyed their experience, brief as it was.
Safe travels and hope your holiday is great.
Kind regards Darryl
Written 26 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Pat Roberts
1 contribution
Aug 2021
We were privileged to participate in the most recent Cultural Awareness Tour hosted by Darryl and Annie under the auspices of Gladstone Regional Council. The tour was both inspiring and informative as we were guided on a gentle walk through an unspoiled private property, hearing of Annie's knowledge and deep connection to country along the way. The owner Bill also provided great insight into the history and characteristics of the property and its natural flora and fauna. Annie's charm, dignity and positivity as she narrated the history and lore of the land and her ancestors was a highlight of this tour. We gained a new awareness of our surroundings and a greater appreciation of our shared heritage. (And the lunch was amazing!)
Many thanks to all!
Many thanks to all!
Written 15 August 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Pat, thanks for taking the time to write a review as it's very important to us. Totally agree with Annie's passion knowledge abd her connection with country. So much knowledge shared abd now we see the bush through a different lens.
Many thanks Darryl
Written 15 August 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gary W
18 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
I went the Gladstone City and Industry hosted by Daryl Braithwaite....yes you read correctly but the one can’t sing. Dazza is one of the best tour hosts I ever encountered....a real down to earth storyteller who talks to you like an old friend. The stories flowed effortlessly and were always interesting and insightful as well as being positive. I learnt so much about this region. Also Richard, a First Nation Elder was on the tour as well and he eloquently told us about the first inhabitants and his life growing up in Gladstone. It will be good when Daryl organises more events with him .
Written 8 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hahaha! Thanks Gary and no I'm not a good singer! It was nice to see you took the time to stop by our beautiful city and learn about it. I'm really pleased that Richard was with us too. Such a nice chap. I look forward to maybe one day showing you somewhere new.
Best wishes Darryl Branthwaite
Written 10 October 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
This was actually me trying to answer someone’s question but not familiar with how to go about it..
cheers Daz
Written 30 November 2019
Still having issues getting the right buttons
Written 30 November 2019
Hi, our tour company is very new and currently we are running tours around Gladstone talking about the history of the region and also insights into the industrial capability of the region.
We operate a Rosa with 20 leather recliner seats (very comfortable) and in an air conditioned environment. Our commentary will enlighten you and entertain.
We offer half and full day tours and on cruise ship days we have one hour tours as well as two hours to various parts of our region.
We also offer charters for groups (min 14 and max 20) for days trips our extended as we have out own luggage trailer.
check out our website for the latest tours and deals as they change with the seasons, and like us on Face Book to keep up to date with our latest tours.
Written 25 November 2019
Showing results 1-2 of 2
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.