Explore: Gladstone
General Info
Gladstone lies about 100nm north of Bundaberg. It is a busy mineral exporting port. Situated at the southern extremity of the Great Barrier Reef, it is a useful base for exploring the islands and atolls off this coast.
If coming in against the tide, it can get a little rough in the entrance channel.
Position 23°49′57″S, 151°14′40″E.
Gladstone © Gladstone Tourism
Clearance
For full details of Clearance into Australia, see the Noonsite Australia Formalities page.
Call Gladstone Harbour Control on VHF Ch. 13 before entering as there is a great deal of shipping movement in this harbour.
The proceed to berth at one of the International Yacht berths (G28 & H30) in the marina to await clearance.
Last updated: March 2017.
Docking
There is a friendly marina here with both slips and moorings available. It is a popular place to leave your boat as rates are reasonable and it’s an easy commute to both Sydney and Brisbane by rail, flight or road.
The marina is walking distance from town, however, the Gladstone Port Authority Corporation provide a courtesy bus from the marina to Gladstone Square for shopping. You will need to take a taxi back.
Anchoring is only permitted among the islands north of the river, about 2 miles from the marina. Just be aware that in any months other than winter, there are abundant midges at dusk and dawn.
The air can be a little dusty here from all the coal loading in the adjacent port.
Be aware that Gladstone is in the cyclone belt.
Last updated: March 2017.
