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Spanning offshore coral cays and remote mainland beaches, the region offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most remarkable events.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Curtis\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ECurtis Island \u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1686787537":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2022_GLD_CurtisIsland_153969.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2022_GLD_CurtisIsland_153969.jpg","alt":"Family walking along the beach at Curtis Island | Turtle hatching Gladstone","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtle-hatching-season-in-gladstone/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1686787537.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1777119735860/2022-gld-curtisisland-153969.jpeg","uuid":"fdf0a9cf-b2ba-4ad1-88ba-c0310c3438d6","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Curtis Island, Gladstone",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_649238782":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nQueensland’s third-largest turtle rookery, Curtis Island, is a top destination for seeing turtles near Gladstone, especially flatback turtles, which breed from November to February, with hatchlings emerging from January to April. Nesting only in Australia, the flatback turtle lays around 54 eggs with the 6-centimetre hatchlings weighing just 44 grams when they begin their march to the sea. Read: totally adorable.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/b\u003ELocated just 12 kilometres from the mainland, getting to Curtis Island is a breeze, with Curtis Ferry Services operating a vehicle and passenger ferry to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26390aeeeaaf773cf6bd0-southend-curtis-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Southend Curtis Island\"\u003ESouthend Curtis Island\u003C/a\u003E five days a week.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C/b\u003E With just 20 camping spots available (all with ocean views and starting at just $7 per night), you'll want to snag your spot at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b263f02880253d74c4c87d-south-end-camping-ground\" target=\"_self\" title=\"South End Camping Ground\"\u003ESouth End Camping Ground\u003C/a\u003E in advance.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Heron\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EHeron Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1717420911":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_HeronIsland_DescentProductions_154254.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_HeronIsland_DescentProductions_154254.jpg","alt":"A couple snorkel alongside a turtle in the water at Heron Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtle-hatching-season-in-gladstone/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1717420911.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1777119735886/2023-gld-heronisland-descentproductions-154254.jpeg","uuid":"5a268539-8f84-4f88-b720-d576c7881228","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Heron Island, Gladstone",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_847982030":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOnce described by \u003Ca title=\"Dive sites of the Southern Great Barrier visited by David Attenborough\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/adventure/diving-and-snorkelling/david-attenborough-southern-great-barrier-reef-diving\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESir David Attenborough\u003C/a\u003E as “the most magical place on Earth,” \u003Ca title=\"Heron Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/heron-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E is where nature puts on one of her most enchanting shows. From January to April, the island’s sun-drenched shores transform into a stage for thousands of baby turtles, each one making the brave dash from nest to sea beneath the rising sun.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis pristine coral cay is wrapped in powdery white sand, fringed by crystal-clear waters and surrounded by coral gardens alive with colour, where adult turtles glide gracefully beside you as you snorkel through the reef. It’s also one of the best places to see turtles in the Gladstone region, both on the beach and in the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/b\u003EFrom \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4c7b935fbe730db9fc-gladstone-marina\"\u003EGladstone\u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4c7b935fbe730db9fc-gladstone-marina\" title=\"Gladstone Marina\"\u003E Marina\u003C/a\u003E, you have a choice of boat (around two hours), seaplane and helicopter transfer options (both around 30 minutes), with the most affordable and popular option, the Heron Islander, setting sail five days a week.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to stay: \u003C/b\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Heron Island Resort\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d18d5f1565045d9f5b4-heron-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHeron Island Resort\u003C/a\u003E offers stays for every kind of traveller, from couples to families and groups. Choose from rooms nestled within an ancient Pisonia Forest or beachside retreats just steps from the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Musgrave\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1453457096":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2022_BDB_LadyMusgraveExperience_Turtles_MarineLIfeExperiences_MarkFitz_149290.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2022_BDB_LadyMusgraveExperience_Turtles_MarineLIfeExperiences_MarkFitz_149290.jpg","alt":"Couple watching the baby turtles (hatchlings) make their way from the beach to the water, on Lady Musgrave Island with Lady Musgrave Experience | where to see turtles queensland","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtle-hatching-season-in-gladstone/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1453457096.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1777119735905/2022-bdb-ladymusgraveexperience-turtles-marinelifeexperiences-markfitz-149290.jpeg","uuid":"0a76ca24-3859-450b-9365-59ff16dd3c19","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Lady Musgrave Experience, Bundaberg",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1008245465":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHome to the endangered green turtle and the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d557b935fbe730dba9a-lady-musgrave-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Lady Musgrave Island\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/a\u003E is an uninhabited island (surrounded by a 3,000-acre navigable reef lagoon) in the Southern Great Barrier Reef. A must-visit destination for turtle watchers looking for off-the-grid turtle watching experiences, plan your visit from December to May to witness baby green turtles hatching and February to April for hawksbill turtles.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETours to book:\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EJoin \u003Ca title=\"1770 Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-6432215f833abcb72ffd0eeb-1770-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003E1770 Reef\u003C/a\u003E for a day at Lady Musgrave Island, where you can snorkel alongside green and loggerhead turtles, see them from above in a glass bottom boat, and explore their nesting grounds on a guided island walk.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ESpot turtles gliding through the lagoon from the eco-powered \u003Ca title=\"Lady Musgrave Experience\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b265c87b935fbe730e4d88-lady-musgrave-experience\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELady Musgrave HQ pontoon\u003C/a\u003E, complete with an underwater observatory and reef views. Then join a guided island tour with a marine biologist.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Visitors to \u003Ca title=\"Lady Musgrave Island\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/lady-musgrave-island.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/a\u003E have several transport options, including air and sea transfers from \u003Ca title=\"Agnes Water and 1770\" href=\"/content/teq/in/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/agnes-water-and-town-of-1770.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAgnes Water and 1770\u003C/a\u003E. It’s also possible to depart by both air and sea from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Bundaberg\"\u003EBundaberg\u003C/a\u003E, 2.5 hours south of Gladstone.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to stay:\u003C/b\u003E Immerse yourself in the island’s natural beauty by pitching a tent under the stars. Camping (with a permit) is the only way to stay on Lady Musgrave Island.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Deepwater\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EDeepwater National Park\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_881555432":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2020_BDB_MonRepos_Turtles_134878.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/bundaberg/blog-images/2020_BDB_MonRepos_Turtles_134878.jpg","alt":"A baby turtle scurrying into the water from the beach","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtle-hatching-season-in-gladstone/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_881555432.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1777119735931/2020-bdb-monrepos-turtles-134878.jpeg","uuid":"7332d781-d786-4648-8bf9-1f5ed23a2351","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Wreck Rock, Deepwater National Park, Gladstone",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_12565415":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EFrom Deepwater National Park to Agnes Water, this sun-drenched stretch of coastline is where turtle magic happens. It’s the only spot on mainland Australia where the endangered leatherback turtle comes ashore to nest, joined by loggerhead, flatback and green turtles from November to March. While much of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e692880253d74c4605f-deepwater-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Deepwater National Park\"\u003EDeepwater National Park \u003C/a\u003Eis accessible only by 4x4, access to the Wreck Rock section, including the campsite, is possible with a 2WD, caravan or RV.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELike other turtle hatching destinations along the Southern Great Barrier Reef, plan your visit from January to April to witness the annual pilgrimage of baby turtles marching to the sea.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there:\u003C/b\u003E Deepwater National Park is accessible by road from Agnes Water, 1770 and Gladstone. The Deepwater Coastal Drive (Agnes to Deepwater) is accessible by high-clearance 4x4 only.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to stay: \u003C/b\u003ESleep under the stars at Wreck Rock or Middle Rock camping areas, just a short stroll from the sand. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Wilson\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWilson Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_SGBR_WilsonIsland_Turtles_154295.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2023_GLD_SGBR_WilsonIsland_Turtles_154295.jpg","alt":"A baby turtle hatching on Wilson Island | Turtle hatching Gladstone","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtle-hatching-season-in-gladstone/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1777119735958/2023-gld-sgbr-wilsonisland-turtles-154295.jpeg","uuid":"3d65b494-f76f-4593-8c87-5088f873c5c7","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Wilson Island, Gladstone",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_897648739":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAn idyllic coral cay just 40 minutes from Heron Island, \u003Ca title=\"Wilson Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d58aeeeaaf773cef437-wilson-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWilson Island\u003C/a\u003E is pure paradise. Think: aqua waters, sugar-white sands and a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest shows. From November to March, green turtles haul themselves ashore to nest beneath the stars, and from January to April, hatchlings make their tiny-yet-mighty dash to the sea.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to get there: \u003C/b\u003EAccess is via a 40-minute boat transfer from Heron Island, which is reached by helicopter or seaplane from Gladstone.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere to stay: \u003C/b\u003EWith just nine luxury glamping tents, \u003Ca title=\"Wilson Island Resort\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5cdcd476177da1f51d9c045f-wilson-island-resort\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWilson Island Resort\u003C/a\u003E is the definition of barefoot luxury. Wake to the sound of waves, spend your days snorkelling among turtles and rays, and fall asleep beneath a blanket of stars.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Beyond\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EStay longer: What else you’ll love nearby\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1887119474":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2022_GLD_1770 Liquid Adventures_AppletunStudios_153589.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/gladstone/blog-images/2022_GLD_1770 Liquid Adventures_AppletunStudios_153589.jpg","alt":"Fully guided sunset kayaking tour around the Sir Joseph Banks Conservation area","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/in/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/turtles/turtle-hatching-season-in-gladstone/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1887119474.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1777119735985/2022-gld-1770-liquid-adventures-appletunstudios-153589.jpeg","uuid":"6abced04-2c90-4e9d-9db7-5ee2a4e39554","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"1770 Liquid Adventures, 1770, Gladstone",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1123550215":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOnce you’ve ticked “turtle encounters” off your bucket list, stick around, because the Gladstone region is just getting started. From surf breaks to secret coves, this slice of the Southern Great Barrier Reef is packed with family-friendly adventures, laid-back coastal towns and natural beauty at every turn.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EBack on the mainland, head inland to \u003Ca title=\"Kroombit Tops National Park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25f592880253d74c474da-kroombit-tops-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EKroombit Tops National Park\u003C/a\u003E, where sandstone escarpments, gorges and hidden waterfalls offer a cool escape from the coastal heat. Take the 4WD tracks through rugged bushland and you might just spot a mob of wild horses roaming freely through the forest.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EA little further along the coast, the twin beach towns of \u003Ca title=\"Anges Water and 1770\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/agnes-water-and-town-of-1770\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAgnes Water and 1770\u003C/a\u003E deliver the ultimate blend of \u003Ca title=\"9 of the best things to do in Agnes Water and 1770\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/gladstone/best-things-to-do-in-agnes-water-and-1770\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eadventure and relaxation\u003C/a\u003E. Hit the surf at Agnes Water, explore rocky headlands on foot, or test your 4WD skills on sandy backroads. Over in 1770, swap the waves for calm waters, perfect for \u003Ca title=\"1770 Sunset Cruises\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-667ca91afa97d64976dfc0ac-1770-sunset-cruises\" target=\"_self\"\u003Esailing\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca title=\"1770 Liquid Adventures\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b26022aeeeaaf773cf2cea-1770-liquid-adventures\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ekayaking\u003C/a\u003E or a refreshing afternoon swim.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EFor those still chasing reef dreams, \u003Ca title=\"Lady Elliot Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/bundaberg/lady-elliot-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003ELady Elliot Island\u003C/a\u003E is a must. Perched on the \u003Ca title=\"30 things to do on the Southern Great Barrier Reef\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/30-things-to-do-southern-great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESouthern Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E, this eco-island paradise is world-renowned for its crystal-clear lagoons and coral gardens teeming with marine life. It’s \u003Ca title=\"48 hours on Lady Elliot Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-on-lady-elliot-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eone of the best places\u003C/a\u003E in Australia to swim with turtles, manta rays and reef sharks, often all in one snorkel. Stay overnight at the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort and wake to the sound of the ocean.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1787058265":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"FAQs\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ETurtle hatching in Gladstone: FAQs\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#FFC54D","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1287431337":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhen is turtle hatching season in Gladstone?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETurtle hatching in Gladstone typically takes place between \u003Cb\u003EJanuary and April\u003C/b\u003E, when hatchlings emerge from nests along beaches and islands across the region. Nesting begins earlier, from November to March, but summer into early autumn is the best time to see hatchlings.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhere can I see turtle hatching near Gladstone?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of the best places to experience turtle hatching near Gladstone include \u003Ca href=\"#Curtis\"\u003ECurtis Island\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"#Heron\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"#Wilson\"\u003EWilson Island\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"#Deepwater\"\u003EDeepwater National Park\u003C/a\u003E. These locations offer a mix of island and mainland experiences, all within easy reach of Gladstone.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat time of day do turtles hatch?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHatchlings usually emerge during the cooler parts of the day, most often early morning or in the evening. This helps reduce the risk of overheating and predators as they make their way to the ocean.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECan you see turtles in Gladstone year-round?\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYes, while turtle hatching is seasonal, you can see turtles in Gladstone year-round, especially around the Southern Great Barrier Reef islands like \u003Ca href=\"#Heron\"\u003EHeron Island\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"#Musgrave\"\u003ELady Musgrave Island\u003C/a\u003E, where turtles are often spotted while snorkelling.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1566570532":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EFinal Word: A Turtle Lover’s Paradise\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom nesting mothers under starry skies to hatchlings making their brave dash to the sea, the Gladstone region offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest spectacles. 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