Boyne Island-Tannum Sands

Boyne Island - Tannum Sands

Boyne Island and its twin town, Tannum Sands are popular tourist and holiday destinations on the Capricorn Coast, 10km off the Bruce Hwy and about 25km south of the industrial city of Gladstone. Boyne Island is home to the largest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere yet the towns retain a pleasant lifestyle, holiday mood and are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. With the lack of room to further develop on Boyne Island, the growth in the area has quickly transformed Tannum Sands into a modern and at times, bustling centre. Highlights include the several walks along the picturesque Boyne River and the recently re-developed beachfront at Tannum Sands. Certainly a recommended destination for holidays and well worth the 10km deviation off the Bruce Highway.

State: Queensland
Population: 6,200
Name Origin: Boyne Island gains its name from the Boyne River. Tannum Sands reputedly gains its name from the term "tannum" which was utilised after a series of children became badly sunburnt on the nearby beach.
Pronunciation: Boin Island, Tan-um Sands
Postcode: 4680
Local Government: Calliope Shire Council
Location: 522km north of Brisbane, 25km south of Gladstone
Main Roads: Port Curtis Way (nearby), Bruce Highway (nearby).
Main Watercourses: Boyne River, Port Curtis
Radio Stations (Music): Hot FM (93.5), Sea FM (95.1), Triple J (104.7)

Photos from Boyne Island/Tannum Sands (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

Heading north-east on Malpas Street, Boyne Island (2004).

And again, this time with the Boyne River in the background, Boyne Island (2004).

Malpas Street again, this time approaching Tarcoola Drive, Boyne Island (2004).

Heading east across the John Oxley Bridge into Tannum Sands from Boyne Island (2004).

The John Oxley Bridge over the Boyne River, linking Boyne Island & Tannum Sands (2002).

The Boyne River, looking north as it heads towards Port Curtis, Boyne Island (2004).

Hampton Drive, heading east in Tannum Sands (2004).

And again, this time amongst the shopping precinct, Tannum Sands (2004).

Foreshore park at Tannum Sands (2004).

Foreshore park and Port Curtis, looking east from the beach lookout, Tannum Sands (2004).

	Heading north-east on Malpas Street, Boyne Island (2004).
	And again, this time with the Boyne River in the background, Boyne Island (2004).
	Malpas Street again, this time approaching Tarcoola Drive, Boyne Island (2004).
	Heading east across the John Oxley Bridge into Tannum Sands from Boyne Island (2004).
	The John Oxley Bridge over the Boyne River, linking Boyne Island & Tannum Sands (2002).
	The Boyne River, looking north as it heads towards Port Curtis, Boyne Island (2004).
	Hampton Drive, heading east in Tannum Sands (2004).
	And again, this time amongst the shopping precinct, Tannum Sands (2004).
	Foreshore park at Tannum Sands (2004).
	Foreshore park and Port Curtis, looking east from the beach lookout, Tannum Sands (2004).