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Gladstone, Queensland

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.

Type TownMetro Area Population 45,185

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.

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

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Agnes Water private Airport 76 km to the centre
Agnes Water, QLD, AU
Outdoor
Old Station Airfield 43 km to the centre
Raglan, QLD, AU
Outdoor
Rodds Bay Airstrip 47 km to the centre
Rodds Bay, QLD, AU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Heron Island Ferry Terminal/Check-in
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Outdoor
Heron Island Ferry Wharf
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Curtis Island Ferry Station
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre · Curtis
Outdoor
Ferry Terminal GLNG
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry Terminal - QCLNG
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Marine Operations Terminals ((MOT )
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre · QCLNG and GLNG
Outdoor
HeronIsland-Gladstone ferry line
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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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