East Shores

East Shores is a waterfront parkland precinct on Auckland Inlet in Gladstone Central, Queensland, developed by Gladstone Ports Corporation. Opened in 2014, it transformed former port land into public open space with boardwalks, playgrounds, water play areas, barbecues and fitness facilities. The precinct offers views across the harbour and marina and serves as a central recreational hub for residents and visitors near the Gladstone CBD.

Visitors can expect a landscaped waterfront precinct along Auckland Inlet with paved boardwalks and walking and cycling paths, large adventure playground, interactive water play area, open lawns, barbecue and picnic shelters, fitness equipment and seating overlooking the harbour and Gladstone Marina. The area is flat and open, suitable for families, with views of moored vessels, Auckland Creek and the city skyline.

East Shores was developed by Gladstone Ports Corporation as part of the Auckland Inlet waterfront revitalisation. Stage 1 opened in 2014 and Stage 1B in 2015, converting former port buffer land into public parkland to provide community access to the harbour foreshore.

The precinct serves as a major community and tourism recreational hub for Gladstone, hosting community events, markets and family gatherings and providing public access to the working harbour waterfront.