Rock Salt Bar & Restaurant is a wonderful restaurant with a broad range of food selections to fit everyone's taste buds. The staff at the restaurant are only to happy to help out with food selections and drink selections. Been to the restaurant with family, work colleagues and friends and each time we have all enjoyed ourselves and spent hours eatting and talking.

Approximate cost: $200

Living out of town makes it difficult to have presents or arrangements delivered for family/friends in the Gladstone area however Michelle and her staff at Gift Xpress made it all so easy, simple and convenient. Nothing was a bother to them even when I had to ring them three times. Family was surprised by the delivery and enjoyed every bit of it.

Approximate cost: $125

Martin Garden Centre has a large range of pots, plants, giftwares, statues and landscaping supplies. Staff are very knowledgable, polite and professional and willing to assist you with all your questions and ideas. Little hard to locate the store but well worth turning the GPS on for.

Approximate cost: $100

Large range of corporate, school and work uniforms. One stop shop for everything when putting the kids back to school and the staff are ever so patient with the little ones.

Approximate cost: $400

Great hotel to take the family for a lovely meal. Bar staff are so polite and lovely. Lovely country pub atmosphere and relaxing environment.

Approximate cost: $70

Offers a unique range of clothing for the whole family. Service is wonderful and range is amazing. Staff are willing to go out of their way to help and show you a range of clothing which suits your needs.

Approximate cost: $300

Knowledge, reliable and friendly service with helpful information. Staff are always willing to help give you as much information as they have. They stock a wonderful range of ski products, wet suits, etc.

Approximate cost: $500

Great range of pets, great range of pet accessories and helpful staff. Staff are very knowledgable about pets, habits, food and health. We got a fantastic dog bed flea-free mattress for a great price.

Approximate cost: $100

Old Hotel with old home style values, food and service. We go there every year after the Show and it is always packed with a wonderful atmosphere.

Approximate cost: $50

Beautiful little place, so peaceful and well appointed. So relaxing and we will certainly be back to enjoy the surrounds and wonderful smells.

Approximate cost: $50