Sport and Recreation

Gladstone Regional Council is committed to working with sporting clubs and active recreation groups to build a community of healthy and active residents with access to quality facilities and activities run by skilled and capable people.

There are more than 200 clubs and sporting organisations in the Gladstone Region. Popular sports include netball, touch football, basketball, golf, hockey, Australian rules football, rugby union, rugby league, soccer, tennis, squash, lawn bowls, athletics, cricket, shooting, surf lifesaving, swimming, sailing, motorsports and gymnastics.

The region has five golf courses, an extensive multipurpose sports facility, an Olympic-size swimming pool, the Benaraby Motorsports complex, over 25 multi-sport ovals and quality facilities for tennis, netball, hockey and squash.

As the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, the Gladstone Region is also home to the beautiful beaches at Agnes Water, Tannum Sands and nearby Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island, North West Island, Curtis Island, Facing Island, and Wilson Island.

View all Sport and Recreation events on our Events page.

Upcoming events

Australia Day 2026 Fun Run

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 06:10 AM to 10:00 AM

Come join us to kick start your Australia Day celebrations with a 2km or 5km fun run around the Marina Parklands. Register on the day from 6.15am near the Marina Stage and the run begins at 7am. 2km entry is $10 and 5km entry is $15.

Cash only on the morning.

Random prizes and cash prize for overall winners.

Gladstone Marina Parklands, Bryan Jordon Drive, Callemondah 4680

Tagged as: , Children & Families, Community Events and Fundraisers, Fitness, Sport and Dance, Seniors, Teens and Young Adults

Gladstone Boardgames

Friday, 06 February 2026 | 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM

20 more dates

We are a friendly, inclusive group with an interest in playing boardgames with friends.

The event starts at 7pm, but you are welcome any time you are able.
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There is always a new game starting! Some games are provided and there's a diverse range available, something for everyone!

Gladstone Thistle Pipe Band Hall, 25 Dawson Highway, Gladstone 4680

Tagged as: , Health, Wellness and Lifestyle, Teens and Young Adults

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