Explore: Gladstone
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General Info
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See Biosecurity for full details on entry protocols.
Description:
Gladstone lies about 100nm north of Bundaberg and is a busy mineral exporting port.
Entrance Notes or Cautions:
If coming in against the tide, it can get a little rough in the entrance channel.
Cruiser Highlights:
Situated at the southern extremity of the Great Barrier Reef, it is a useful base for exploring the islands and atolls off this coast.
Position:
23°49′57″S, 151°14′40″E.
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Clearance
For full details of Clearance into Australia, see the Australia Formalities page.
Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture carry out customs, immigration and biosecurity clearance formalities here.
Call Gladstone Harbour Control on VHF Channel 13 before entering as there is a great deal of shipping movement in this harbour.
Then proceed to berth at one of the International Yacht berths (G28 & H20) in the marina to await clearance.
Gladstone Regional Harbour Master:
Phone: 07 4971 5200
Email: [email protected]
Last updated: December 2019
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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
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