Getting Here

Whether travelling by car, train, coach, plane or marine vessel -

getting to the Gladstone Region is a breeze.

SELF DRIVE

• Bruce Highway - Travelling North
  The Gladstone Region starts approximately 450 kilometres north of Brisbane, with several key access points off the Bruce Highway.

Turn off at Miriam Vale for the picturesque Discovery Coast at the Boyne/Tannum intersection for the seaside communities of Boyne Island and Tannum Sands, or at Benaraby for the harbour city of Gladstone.  Take to the hinterland by turning left into Calliope for the Banana Shire and its centre, Biloela.

• Bruce Highway - Travelling South
  From Mackay it is about four and a half hours drive, and only one hours drive from Rockhampton.  Turn off at Mt Larcom to venture into Gladstone, or continue along the Highway for exits to Boyne Island, Tannum Sands and the Discovery Coast.  Turn right into Calliope for your exit the Gladstones hinterland, the Banana Shire.

• Port Curtis Way
  This is Highway 58 through Gladstone, between Benaraby to the south and Mt Larcom to the north.  The diversion adds just 6 kilometres to the coastal drive.

• Inland Highways
  Travelling north along The Country Way you will arrive at Monto and Biloela, the hubs of the Monto Shire and Banana Shire respectively.  Turn right at Biloela and enjoy the natural splendour of Gorges Way. For those taking a journey north along the Leichhardt Highway, enter the Gladstone Region through the Dawson Valley, south of the township of Theodore and take in the stunning scenery the hinterland has to offer.

• Car Hire Services
  Major hire car companies offer rental and/or drop off facilities in Gladstone City and Biloela. A local car and bike hire service is available in Agnes Water.  Click here to search for a company.

• Greyhound Australia’s Brisbane to Cairns and Brisbane to Rockhampton services call in to various coastal and country spots throughout the Gladstone Region. Daily services to Gladstone stop at the 24 hour terminal, located at City Centre Mobil on Dawson Road. Visit www.greyhound.com.au for Greyhound Australia’s coach services.

 
QR TRAVEL TRAIN

• Sit back and relax aboard the Tilt Train en route to your holiday destination in the Gladstone Region. The Tilt Train and other Queensland Rail services stop at a number of destinations throughout the region regularly; including Gladstone, Miriam Vale and a variety of smaller towns. Visit www.traveltrain.com.au for further information.

 
AIR SERVICES

• Jump aboard one of the many daily QantasLink for a quick, 50 minute flight between Brisbane and Gladstone. Located 8 kilometres from the city centre, the Gladstone Airport is also the departure point for aerial services to Heron Island and Lady Elliot Island. In addition, Thangool Airport, near Biloela is the departure point for daily QantasLink flights to Brisbane. For more information visit www.qantas.com.

• Jetstar and Virgin Blue also operate direct services from Sydney into Rockhampton and Hervey Bay. Rockhampton is located an hour drive north of Gladstone while Hervey Bay is found three hours drive south of the city.   

 
BOATS AND YACHTS

• Seafarers can berth at the modern Gladstone Marina, sheltered in the safe surrounds of Gladstone Harbour. Operated by the Central Queensland Ports Authority, the marina offers all maritime services. For further information contact Central Queensland Ports Authority on +61 7 4976 1333 or visit www.cqpa.com.au.

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