Gladstone Airport Car Hire for the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Quick summary: Gladstone, on the central Queensland coast, is a gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, with its turtles, manta rays and coral cays. Gladstone Airport is around 5 km from the city centre, and car hire companies are in the arrivals lounge, so you can collect a car as soon as you land. From Gladstone, drive south to Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 for Lady Musgrave Island tours, or north to Rockhampton.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Airport | Gladstone |
| Desks | Arrivals lounge |
| To the city | Around 5 km |
| South | Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 |
| North | Rockhampton and the Keppel coast |
| Tours | Southern Great Barrier Reef tours |
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What can you visit from Gladstone by car?
National parks with hiking trails and waterfalls lie inland. Some have 4WD tracks, so check your hire terms before leaving sealed roads.
Can you return a Gladstone hire car elsewhere?
One-way hires to other Australian locations are possible, usually for an additional fee. Arrange this with your supplier when you book.
Where else can you go?
| Destination | Tours |
|---|---|
| Rockhampton region | Capricorn Caves tours |
| Keppel coast | Great Keppel Island tours |
| Agnes Water and 1770 | Agnes Water and Town of 1770 tours |
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the arrivals lounge.
Around 5 km.
Yes, usually for an additional fee.
Yes, south along the coast.