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Being at the Brisbane end of the Great Barrier Reef means access to Heron Island is easy.
All sea and air transfers are made via Gladstone.
Gladstone is just over an hour by air or 6 hours by road from Brisbane.
Coach and train services depart Brisbane daily.
From Gladstone, Heron is 2 hours by sea aboard the launch or a half hour trip by helicopter.
Flights depart daily on demand.
Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Gladstone (GLT) with Qantas (QF). Gladstone is a 1 hour and 20 minute flight from Brisbane (or a 6 hour drive from Brisbane).
Arrival: The boat transfer service departs Gladstone Marina at 11.00 am daily, final check-in time is 10.30 am if not arriving off a flight at the airport. The courtesy transfer to the Marina leaves the airport daily at 10.00 am, after the arrival of the early morning flights into Gladstone. The coach arrives at the Marina 10-15 minutes later.
The boat transfer arrives at Heron island at approximately 2.00 pm Heron Island time. Buffet lunch is served upon arrival at Heron Island.
Departure: The boat transfer departs Heron Island at approximately 2.00 pm Island time or 1.00 pm EST. Arrival time into Gladstone is approximately 3.45 pm EST and a courtesy transfer is available for immediate transfer to the airport.
Flights arriving into Gladstone to meet the boat transfer, must arrive no later than 10.00 am. Flights departing Gladstone must depart no earlier than 5.00 pm. Bookings can be made through Voyages. To fully confirm boat transfers, arrival and departure details for Gladstone must be advised.
Please Note: This service does not operate on Christmas Day.
Security car lock up facilities are available at Gladstone Marina. This may be pre-booked by ringing 07 4972 7283 (Gladstone Marina Bait & Tackle) or on arrival please see Voyages Marine staff at the Marina. The cost is approximately $10.00 per day or $50.00 per week for covered parking, and $8.00 per day or $40.00 per week for uncovered. Note:Prices are subject to change without notice.
Australian Helicopters depart Gladstone Airport daily on demand during daylight hours (generally 0800H - 1800H). The flight takes 30 minutes. Bookings can be made through Voyages.
It is essential that Australian Helicopters are advised of exactly how guests are arriving and departing Gladstone (eg flying, driving, train or staying overnight). If arriving by air, flight numbers must be provided as transfers cannot be confirmed until this information is provided.
All guests must confirm directly with Australian Helicopters their flight transfers prior to arrival in Gladstone either via phone on +61 7 4978 1177 or email gla@austheli.com
Baggage Allowance: Passengers on Australian Helicopter transfers to Heron island are restricted to one suitcase and one small carry-on item of hand luggage (combined maximum weight - 15kg). Excess Luggage storage available at the airport free of charge.
Would you like a romantic getaway on Heron Island?
For more travel information please contact :
Ozhorizons Travel
Phone: (07) 41 249 943
Fax: (07) 41 256 833
Intl Phone: +61 7 41249943
Intl Fax: +61 7 41256833
Bookings Freecall: 1800 252 668
Or use our online booking and enquiry form
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Heron Island Resort
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