With some terrific day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to enjoy all that Gladstone, 40 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Gladstone Marina, William Golding Memorial Lookout and Barney Point Beach. Located 60 miles away, Bundaberg is another popular destination. If you drop by, be sure to check out Bundaberg Rum Distillery, Sugarland Shoppingtown and Moncrieff Theatre.