Southern Flinders Discovery Centre

The Southern Flinders Discovery Centre is a community administered information centre since the private enterprise ceased trading in 2003.

Gladstone Community Development & Tourism Association realising the importance of this service, picked up the opportunity to retain the centre in Gladstone, and with the support of volunteers in the local community, keep the doors open 7 days a week in accordance with the guidelines set out to display the blue and white information sign.

With the promotion of products available in the Southern Flinders Ranges and to coincide with the launch of the Southern Flinders Ranges Trails brochure in 2004, the centre began to offer a range of these products for sale, and now conduct tastings of Olive Oil on Tuesday & Thursday at 10.30am as well as tastings of selected Trend Drinks on Saturday at 10.30am & 3.30pm.

Guided walking tours have been developed which give the 'Rail & Heritage'' history including the unique triple-gauge railway line, and the fact that until 1940 Gladstone was officially two towns (Gladstone & Booyoolee). 

Some of the highlights of the 'Discovery' tour are the beautiful sandstone buildings, the largest inland grain storage facility in Australia, and the only remaining South Australian soft drink manufacturer.

Self-guided walking, cycling, driving tours offer locals and visitors alike the chance to 'discover for themselves' whether it be the Gladstone High School agriculture/viticulture in action, Gladstone Gaol, the picturesque views from the south of the pines or north towards the Bluff and Mt Remarkable.  Other self-drive guides can take the traveller to Appila Springs, Magnetic Hill or Bundaleer Forest.

FREE Internet Access provided by the Northern Areas Council allow the traveller to keep in touch with family and friends wherever they are.

Friday is your opportunity to pick up some fresh local baking

When you wander through the centre you will be able to also see some of our heritage and memorabilia.  The Gladstone History Group have set up a comprehensive display which includes the 'Booyooloee Panels' which were commissioned for the 'Farmcog Festival' in 2002.  Marvel at the photos that show the conditions our pionees had to endure.

Did you know that the famous 'Bully Beef' was produced in Gladstone?

Come and see us at 14 Gladstone Street, Gladstone

Our contact details are:

Phone:      08) 8662 2226

Email:       sfdiscovery@gladstone.org.au