How to get about in Gladstone

home to many important and fun-filled attractions- Gladstone is indeed one of the most attractive tourism regions in Australia. Everything about Gladstone is so positive and this is probably why most people (including the locals) choose this destination for their getaways once in a while. To travel between one attraction to another in this city, there are many options and all of them are highly user friendly.

An overview of the city

The reason why many holidaymakers love to visit this city over and over again is mainly because of its people, attractions, and their lifestyles - Gladstone is all about happy vibes. More than 60,000 citizens live here in Gladstone and they celebrate over 200 festivals in a year. Yes, the key attraction of the city is undoubtedly the UNESCO World Heritage Site- Great Barrier Reef, and in addition to this, Gladstone is also home for the iconic town of 1770/Agnes Water. Within very close vicinities, there are also some National Parks, peaceful coastal villages, and many more worth-visiting venues.

Getting around in the city

With multiple attractions and festivals that can be enjoyed throughout the city, Gladstone is an eventful city. If you decide to stay at one of the hotels in Gladstone QLD the likes of Oaks Grand Gladstone, plan how you will be travelling to all the attractions in the city that you are planning to visit during your time there. Multiple options are available for you such as the taxi service, busses, and cars, and depending on your personal preferences, you may choose the platform that suits you the best. Ferry and seaplane transfers are also available in the city, but not so popular for many reasons such as affordability.

Hire a car and enjoy the ride

This is so far the most convenient option to get around the city because you don't have to depend on any external factor to enjoy your moments. Yes, if you ever get stuck in traffic congestion, it's another story, but you surely don't need to allocate some time in your schedule to wait for busses and things like that. As soon as you arrive at Gladstone Airport, you get the chance of hiring a car because all the major car companies are there willing to provide their service for you. If driving is not a problem for you, hire a car without a driver so that, you have your privacy and can drive yourself wherever you go.

Catch a taxi and start your journey

No matter where you go in Gladstone, Uber has got you covered. There are also many other taxi operators in the city, and all you have to do is to call them on their hotline or to find a taxi on the app to start a peaceful journey to anywhere you want. Even at the airport, there are many taxis waiting to take you to your required destination. You could also use one of them after clearly understanding their pricing policies.

Travel by bus with the locals

The public transport provider in Gladstone is Buslink, and it covers 10 bus routes in the city with over 150 bus stops. Do not fear about the timing of these buses because punctuality is one of their biggest promises and values. If you think you should know the bus schedules first before planning your journey, they also have facilitated it through their app and the website. You may use this service every weekday from 09.00 am to 5.00 pm and it's always a nice experience to share a bus ride with the locals, and enjoy the moments just as they do.