It is located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of the town of St Helens.

The area was named for William Ewart Gladstone, Prime Minister of Great Britain.

[2] The Ringarooma River enters the locality from the west and flows through to the north-west.

Route C843 (Carr Street / Cape Portland Road / North Ansons Road) starts at an intersection with B82 and runs east and south-east before exiting.

Route C844 (a continuation of Cape Portland Road) starts at an intersection with C843 and exits to the north.