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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Heron Island to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Heron Island
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 Etihad Airways, 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 05m.
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 Alamo and Thrifty, among others, in Rockhampton.
Airlines serving Heron Island
Where to stay in popular areas of Heron Island
Hiring a car in Heron Island
Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72.