Shire of Calliope Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tannum Sands which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views
Gladstone
Tannum Sands featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and a park
Gladstone
Gladstone
Heron Island Resort
Heron Island Resort
3.5 out of 5
Via Gladstone, Heron Island, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Heron Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a private beach and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"Beautiful island experience while enjoying snorkeling the reef. Food is expensive."

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2025

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Heron Island Resort
Boyne Island Motel and Villas
Boyne Island Motel and Villas
2 out of 5
3 Orana Ave, Boyne Island, QLD
The price is £48 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£48
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Tannum Sands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Bray Park and Wyndham Park Heritage Site are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"Very clean room and bathroom. Bathroom vanity may be due to get replaced. We were in room 7 and unfortunately had cigarette smoke coming into our room a few times so not sure if the smoking area was close by? But made it unpleasant in the small room with no fan for air circulation."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Boyne Island Motel and Villas
Comfort Hotel Parklands Calliope
Comfort Hotel Parklands Calliope
3 out of 5
1906 Dawson Highway, Calliope, QLD
The price is £56 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£56
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Calliope. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Calliope River Historical Village is located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (136 reviews)
"Comfortable room but weird hard to access power points."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Comfort Hotel Parklands Calliope
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Relaxing family beach house with pool! Soak up the ocean views and breezes.
Relaxing family beach house with pool! Soak up the ocean views and breezes.
Tannum Sands, QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Tannum Sands. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Garnet Park and Walters ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Great house, well set out
"Great house, well set out. We will be back"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

Relaxing family beach house with pool! Soak up the ocean views and breezes.
JJ’s Nest near Boyne River & Beach
JJ’s Nest near Boyne River & Beach
Boyne Island, QLD
Stay at this apartment in Tannum Sands. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Boyne Island Library and Hayes Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
A central spot
"Was a lovely stay with lovely host family. The property was close to everything and clean and spacious. Very relaxing sitting in the back garden enjoying the day."

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

JJ’s Nest near Boyne River & Beach
Beautifully appointed Riverside Apartment with views near to river and beach.
Beautifully appointed Riverside Apartment with views near to river and beach.
Tannum Sands, QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Tannum Sands. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Sandpiper Park and Stirling Park are located nearby.
Beautifully appointed Riverside Apartment with views near to river and beach.
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Popular places to visit

Calliope River Historical Village

Calliope River Historical Village

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of River Ranch when you take a trip to Calliope River Historical Village. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Calliope River Historical Village
Heron Island Dock

Heron Island Dock

Explore the waterfront in Heron Island with a trip to Heron Island Dock. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's coral reefs.

Heron Island Dock
Heron Island Beach

Heron Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Heron Island Beach during your trip to Heron Island? Wander the marina or discover the area's coral reefs.

Heron Island Beach
Bray Park

Bray Park

After visiting Bray Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tannum Sands.

Bray Park

The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station

Explore the campus of The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station during your travels in Heron Island. Wander the marina or discover the area's coral reefs.

The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station

Mt. Larcom Walking Trail

You can take time to visit Mt. Larcom Walking Trail during your travels to Targinnie.

Mt. Larcom Walking Trail

Cities near Shire of Calliope

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Wilson Island

Gladstone

Gladstone

Gladstone

Tannum Sands