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Welcome to Boyne Island, QLD

Based in Queensland, Boyne Island is a town and locality in the Gladstone Region. It lies 25km south of the city of Gladstone. According to the 2011 census, Boyne Island has a population of over 4,400.

History

Boyne Island takes its name from the Boyne River. Explorer, John Oxley, gave the river its name in 1823. Early settlers used the island for sheep grazing. However, trade expanded and Boyne Island showed

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Boyne Island is a residential area. It is also home to Boyne Smelters Ltd, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter.

Golfers enjoy visiting the 13-hole Boyne Island Tannum Sands Golf Course. It is on Jacaranda Drive, next to the Boyne River. Locals report that Hole 12 is very challenging.

Every year, Boyne Island hosts the Boyne Tannum Hookup. This is a large fishing event held at Bray Park on the Queen’s Birthday. Over 3,000 people enter every year.