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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Heron Island travel guide

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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 June
Estimated hotel price
$315
1 night at 3-star hotel
Heron Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$315
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 85 km from Heron Island. Gladstone is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Heron Island departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Heron Island is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 144 km from Heron Island. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Rockhampton.

Plane

Although Heron Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gladstone (GLT), which is located 85 km from Heron Island. Gladstone is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Heron Island departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Heron Island is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 144 km from Heron Island. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Europcar, among others, in Rockhampton.

Airports near Heron Island

GLTGladstone
ROKRockhampton

Airlines serving Heron Island

United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Heron Island

Most booked hotels in Heron Island

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Heron Island Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$339+
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Hiring a car in Heron Island

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

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