🇦🇺 Gladstone, Australia

Rusty’s Motel

★★★ 3-star hotel

📍 167, Goondoon Street, Gladstone

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Your stay — Rusty’s Motel

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Good to know — Gladstone

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Plugs & power

Type I · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD

Emergency Contacts

Gladstone
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Police
000
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Ambulance / Medical
000
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Fire Department
000

Triple Zero (000) is the national emergency number. For non-urgent police, call Policelink on 131 444. For health advice, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Chinatown Restaurant chinese
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Guzman y Gomez mexican
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Ichi Maki Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Dock Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Dragon Garden Restaurant chinese
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Outlook Cafe Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Spinnaker Cafe Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Auckland House Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Gladstone, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Rusty’s Motel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

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Getting Around

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Uber Gladstone 18

Gladstone Airport (GLT) → Mid City Motor Inn (104 Goondoon St)

10 min · on demand (variable supply) · 24/7 (reduced late nights)

💡 Uber is cheaper than taxis here but supply thins after midnight. Check the app before leaving baggage claim. Drivers often wait in the short-term car park.

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Gladstone City Bus Route 1 2.80

Stockland Gladstone (interchange) → Mid City Motor Inn (Goondoon St stop)

8 min · every 30 mins peak, hourly off-peak · 0630–1830 Mon–Fri

💡 Use this for local errands. The Mid City stop is two blocks from the hotel – alight at ‘Goondoon St near Flinders Parade’. No Sunday service, so plan weekend trips by taxi.

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Gladstone Taxis 25

Gladstone Airport (GLT) → Mid City Motor Inn (104 Goondoon St)

10 min · on demand · 24/7

💡 Pre-book for airport pickup, especially late flights. The taxi rank at the terminal has a phone, but wait times can stretch after 10 PM.

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Youngs Bus Service Route 2 3.50

Gladstone Airport (Gladstone Rd stop) → Mid City Motor Inn (Goondoon St stop)

25 min · hourly weekdays, 2-hourly weekends · 0600–1800 Mon–Fri, 0800–1600 Sat, no Sun service

💡 The bus stop is a 5-min walk from the terminal exit. Buy a go-card from the newsagent inside arrivals; exact cash also accepted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Attractions in Gladstone

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Free

💡 Check the gallery's Facebook page before going – they often host free artist talks or children's workshops on weekends. Allow 45 minutes.

Gladstone Marina Boardwalk Free

💡 At low tide you can spot small fish in the rocks near the yacht club. The boardwalk is fully lit until midnight so it's safe for an after-dinner stroll.

Spinnaker Park Free

💡 Go early morning to see the sun rise over the marina and spot seabirds. The coffee van turns up around 7am on weekends.

East Shores Precinct Free

💡 The free electric barbecues near the water are rarely busy on weekdays. Bring your own firewood if you want to use the designated fire pits (seasonal permits apply).

Tondoon Botanic Gardens Free

💡 Bring insect repellent in summer – mosquitoes are aggressive near the lagoon. The garden nursery sells rare natives cheaply on Saturday mornings.

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