Why go
- City in Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Biloela Airport (ZBL).
History
Gladstone is a coastal city in the Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the Gladstone urban area had a population of 45,185 people.
Where to stay
2 Railway St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · comogladstone.com.au
104 Glenlyon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gll.bookus.direct
Wilson Island Resort, Wilson Island QLD 4680, Australia · wilsonisland.com
Central Studio Accommodation, 166 Auckland St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · centralstudios.net.au
Cnr Bell And, O'Connel St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · all.accor.com
12 Rollo St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gladstonebackpackers.com
23 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · harboursails.com.au
84 Toolooa St, South Gladstone QLD 4680, Australia · affordableaccommodationgladstone.com
52 Oaka Ln, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gladstonecentralplaza.com.au
125 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · queensgladstone.au
66 Oaka Ln, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gladstonecitycentral.com.au
39-43 Bramston St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gladstonedowntowncentral.com.au
38 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · reefhotelgladstone.com.au
1 Tank St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · theclubhotelgladstone.com.au
158 Auckland St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · youngaussiehotel.com.au
Heron Island Resort Heron Island, QLD 4680, Australia · heronisland.com
22-24 Roseberry St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · highpointinternational.com.au
7 Dawson Hwy, West Gladstone QLD 4680, Australia · rockyglenhotel.com.au
100 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · silkarihotels.com.au
Indoor
30 Far Street Corner Far St & Dawson H'way, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gladstonepalmsmotorinn.com.au
79 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · oakshotels.com
15 Yarroon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia
26 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia
Gladstone Airport, Aerodrome Rd, Clinton QLD 4680, Australia · freight.qantas.com
92/96 Central Ln, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gladstoneheights.com.au
74 Oaka Ln, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · capricornsuites.com.au
55 Central Ln, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · apartmentsg60gladstone.com.au
22-24 William St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · southerncrossmotelgroup.com.au
Motel Amber Lodge, 129 Toolooa St, South Gladstone QLD 4680, Australia · amberlodgemotel.com.au
42 Roseberry St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · parkviewmotelgladstone.com.au
6 Scenery St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · aaronmotel.com.au
19 Agnes St, South Gladstone QLD 4680, Australia · luminamotel.com.au
167 Goondoon St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · gladstonecbdmotel.com.au
83 Toolooa St, South Gladstone QLD 4680, Australia · southgladstonemotel.com.au
16 Roseberry St, Gladstone Central QLD 4680, Australia · fernandostravelexperience.com
23 Coon St, Gladstone S QLD 4680, Australia
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 52 Dawson Road · kfc.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 29 Tank Street
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 40 Tank Street
Restaurant · restaurant · 60 Flinders Parade
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant
Fast Food · fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe
Cafe · cafe · Alf O'Rourke Drive, 4680
Cafe · cafe
Cafe · cafe · Bishops Drive, 4680
Airports
Gladstone Airport (GLT) 1.8 km to the centre
Gladstone, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Qantas, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Brisbane, Rockhampton, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300, 717) · 3 routes: Brisbane*, Rockhampton*, Sydney*
- Virgin Australia VA (ATR 72) · 1 route: Brisbane
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Thangool Airport (THG) 97 km to the centre
Biloela, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Biloela Airport (ZBL) 90 km to the centre
Biloela, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Qantas) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Brisbane (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Qantas QF (DH8, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Brisbane*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Agnes Water private Airport 76 km to the centre
Agnes Water, QLD, AU
Old Station Airfield 43 km to the centre
Raglan, QLD, AU
Rodds Bay Airstrip 47 km to the centre
Rodds Bay, QLD, AU
Getting there by ferry
Heron Island Ferry Terminal/Check-in
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Heron Island Ferry Wharf
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Curtis Island Ferry Station
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre · Curtis
Ferry Terminal GLNG
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Ferry Terminal - QCLNG
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre
Marine Operations Terminals ((MOT )
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre · QCLNG and GLNG
HeronIsland-Gladstone ferry line
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Biloela Airport (ZBL); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GLT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Brisbane, Rockhampton, Sydney). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Heron Island Ferry Terminal/Check-in, 3.2 km); routes include HeronIsland-Gladstone ferry line.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gladstone, Queensland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Adventure