Gladstone, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gladstone, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Gladstone |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.02614 |
| Longitude | 148.06866 |
| Population | 140 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 327.7 km² |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Postcode | 7264 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 215 km north-northeast |
Gladstone is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 140. The locality covers an area of 327.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 66 m above sea level. It lies approximately 215 km north-northeast of Hobart. Gladstone is located at 41.0261°S, 148.0687°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7264. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Gladstone, a quiet harbour town, exhales the crisp, clean air of Tasmania's East Coast. It lies 90.0 km east-north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 60°T), and is situated 33.8 km north-north-west of St Helens. Here, the land slopes gently towards the shimmering waters of Great Oyster Bay, its shores fringed by a mosaic of coastal heath and hardy grasses that sway to the persistent, salt-laced breeze. Beyond the immediate embrace of the bay, rolling hills, painted in shades of ochre and muted green, rise towards a sky that often bleeds into hues of lavender and rose at dusk, casting a tranquil, almost painterly glow over the landscape. The character of Gladstone is one of understated resilience, a place where the elements are a constant, gentle presence, shaping both the land and the lives of its inhabitants.
The economic pulse of Gladstone has long been tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile earth. Historically, fishing fleets have plied the waters of Great Oyster Bay, their catches contributing to the sustenance and livelihood of the community, while the surrounding land, surprisingly rich for its coastal setting, has supported a steady tradition of agriculture and grazing. Today, this heritage continues, augmented by a growing appreciation for Gladstone as a destination for travellers seeking a more authentic Tasmanian experience, drawn to its unpretentious charm and the promise of fresh produce and local seafood. The quiet hum of everyday life here is punctuated by the occasional cry of a seabird and the distant bleating of sheep, a soundscape that speaks of a deep connection to the land and its enduring cycles.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gladstone, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gladstone, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gladstone includes the postcode (7264), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gladstone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |