Heron Island travel guide

Heron Island Tourism | Heron Island Guide

You're Going to Love Heron Island

Heron Island is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Heron Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Heron Island

Heron Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$318
1 night at 3-star hotel
Heron Island in October
Estimated hotel price
$318
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Heron Island

Plane

Although Heron Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gladstone (GLT), which is located 53 miles from Heron Island. Gladstone is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Heron Island departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Heron Island is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 89 miles from Heron Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Rockhampton.

Plane

Although Heron Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gladstone (GLT), which is located 53 miles from Heron Island. Gladstone is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Heron Island departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Heron Island is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 89 miles from Heron Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Rockhampton.

Airports near Heron Island

Airlines serving Heron Island

Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (315 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (267 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Heron Island

Hiring a car in Heron Island

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Heron Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Heron Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00.