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Gladstone
Skip as a base: 139 people, no restaurants, no fuel after 6pm. Stop 1–2 hours for the cemetery and fossicking area, or sleep one night at the pub.
Gladstone is a former gold and tin mining village of about 139 people in north-east Tasmania, on the B82 between Scottsdale and the coast. There is no public transport in or out, no restaurant apart from the pub, and one general store that closes at 6pm. Come for the 1880s cemetery, the miners' cottages and the public gemstone fossicking area, then move on.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days)
- Airport
- LST
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Gladstone000 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
- Health advice line (24 h)1800 022 222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gladstone, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; the real risks are gravel roads, mine shafts off-track, no fuel after 6pm and no mobile coverage outside Telstra areas.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles · 1800 022 222 Health advice line (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLST Launceston (About 2 h by car via Scottsdale; the nearest airport with scheduled flights.
- Getting aroundCar only.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or hot food at the general storeDaytime only, 6am–6pm in low season.A$4–12 (≈ US$3–8)
- BeerDraught beer at the pub2026 estimate.A$7–10 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedGladstone Hotel double room, a night, per roomA$65 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedGladstone Hotel double room, a night, per roomA$80 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedGladstone Hotel double room, a night, per roomA$120 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$60 (≈ US$40) · Mid A$110 (≈ US$75) · High A$180 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LST Launceston (About 2 h by car via Scottsdale; the nearest airport with scheduled flights. Hobart (HBA) is about 3.5 h.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jun
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Jul
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Aug
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gladstone: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
May
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Jul
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Sep
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car only. There is no bus, train or shuttle to Gladstone. Arrive from Scottsdale on the B82; the roads from Bridport and St Helens are partly gravel and slow. Inside the village everything is a short walk, but the fossicking area and bush trails need the car.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Scottsdale
goDoor to door: About 30 min
B82 west by car
Supermarket, fuel and cafés; the practical resupply stop.
Door to door: About 1 h
B82 west then north, partly gravel
Beach and golf; check gravel-road condition after rain.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
C483 south-east, partly gravel
The east-coast base for Bay of Fires; slow going on the gravel section.
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
C483 south-east by car
Empty beaches and heath; no fuel or shops inside the park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Chaffey Street (the only street with beds)
Gladstone Hotel, 37 Chaffey Street: bar, log fire, large evening meals, no wifi. Telstra mobile signal only.
Elsewhere in the north-east
Scottsdale, Bridport and St Helens have more beds and food; Gladstone is a stop, not a base.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$60–100 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$100–160 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- A$160 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Gladstone Hotel double room1 × 1 night × A$80 | A$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$110 | A$220 |
| Pub evening meal2 × A$30 · 2026 estimate; the pub does large meals at night. | A$60 |
| General store groceries, one day2 × A$25 · 2026 estimate; the store carries basic groceries only. | A$50 |
| Fuel, 100 km1 × A$18 · 2026 estimate; fill up in Scottsdale or St Helens. | A$18 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$43 |
| Trip total≈ A$236 per person per day, bed included | A$471≈ US$350 |
A$65–80 quoted for the pub's own rooms; higher band is a 2026 estimate.
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or hot food at the general storeDaytime only, 6am–6pm in low season. | A$4–12 (≈ US$3–8) |
| Pub counter meal2026 estimate; the pub is the only place to eat. | A$25–40 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Draught beer at the pub2026 estimate. | A$7–10 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Petrol, per litre2026 estimate; the general store sells petrol. | A$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2) |
| Fossicking in the public area at Fly By Night CreekDesignated public fossicking area; check current rules before digging. | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel outside general-store hours: fill up in Scottsdale or St Helens before you arrive.
- The store is the only shop and does not carry much fruit or vegetables: bring supplies.
- Old gold mine shafts in the bush around Fly By Night Creek and the Mt Cameron Fire Trail: stay on tracks and keep children close.
- No wifi at the hotel; Telstra is the network that works.
- Gravel roads from Bridport and St Helens can be rough after rain: check conditions before committing.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
- Health advice line (24 h)
- 1800 022 222
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To 37 Chaffey Street, pleaseTo 37 Chaffey Street, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
- Health advice line (24 h)1800 022 222
Embassy
No consulates here; the nearest are in Hobart and Melbourne (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Gladstone → Scottsdale by car: about 30 min on the B82; no fuel at the Gladstone end after 6pm
- Gladstone → St Helens by car: about 1 h 15 min on the C483, partly gravel
- Gladstone → Launceston airport by car: about 2 h via Scottsdale
Say or show
- Where's the general store? — Where is the general store?
- Is the road sealed all the way? — Is the road sealed all the way?
- Do you have fuel? — Do you have fuel?
- Is there anywhere to eat tonight? — Is there anywhere to eat tonight?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where's the fossicking area? — Where is the fossicking area?
Telstra is the network that works; there is no wifi at the hotel.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gladstone. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, wet, short days) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LST: drive times via Scottsdale field-checked, fuel and last-shop cutoffs, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster with rescue anchors: Chaffey Street, the cemetery, the creek fossicking area.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (general store, hotel kitchen, fossicking area) and eat pages with last orders.
- Gravel-road and winter fixtures so gates A–D can go green.