Getting to Heron Island

Transfer duration: approximately 2 hours.

At 34 metres, The Heron Islander is specifically designed to provide a comfortable and spacious transfer from the Queensland mainland to Heron Island. Launched in 2007, she comfortably seats 170 and has a top speed of 30 knots (55kmh). The Heron Islander leaves once a day for Heron Island and returns once a day back to Gladstone.

Rates

$99.50 one way per adult
$49.75 one way per child (2 - 12 years)

Gladstone to Heron Island

Flight No.	Frequency	Flight Arrival at Gladstone (EST)	Boat Departure from Gladstone Marina (EST)	Boat Arrival on Heron Island (EST +1)
QF2308	Sun	10:05 am	11:00 am	2:00 pm
QF2308	Sat	10:10 am	11:00 am	2:00 pm
QF2332	Mon - Fri	10:00 am	11:00 am	2:00 pm
DJ1711	Mon - Sat	10:10 am	11:00 am	2:00 pm
QF2120	Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri	07:40 am	11:00 am	2:00 pm
Guests arriving into Gladstone on the above flights will be provided with a transfer from the Airport to the Marina. Please make your way to the front of the Terminal once you have collected your luggage to meet the transfer service (transfer departs approx. 10:15 am). Earlier flights may be available - please check with your airline.

A small number of Gladstone flights arrive after 10.00 am and depart before 5:30 pm. If you are booked on one of these, the Helicopter Service is your best transfer option.

If you’re making your own way to Gladstone Marina you’ll find it at Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone. We strongly recommend you pre-book secure car lock-up facilities by calling Compleat Angler on 07 4972 7283, available for approximately $12 per day ($60 per week) for a covered car park or $10 per day ($50 per week) for an uncovered park.

Heron Island to Gladstone

Boat Departure from Heron Island (EST +1)	Boat Arrival at Gladstone Marina (EST)	Flight Departure from Gladstone (EST)	Flight No.	Frequency
2:00 pm	3:45 pm	5:25 pm	QF2343	Thurs and Fri
2:00 pm	3:45 pm	5:45 pm	QF1715	Sat
2:00 pm	3:45 pm	6:25 pm	QF1717	Sun
2:00 pm	3:45 pm	5:50 pm	QF2307	Mon - Fri
2:00 pm	3:45 pm	5.40 pm	DJ1718	Sun - Fri
2:00 pm	3:45 pm	05:40 pm	QF2129	Mon, Wed, Thurs and Fri
Guests departing via Gladstone Airport will be transferred from the Marina to the Airport on arrival. Later flights may be available - please check with your airline.

We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your holiday.

  Transfer duration: approximately 30 minutes

Who needs in-flight entertainment when you have the world’s largest and ever-changing coral reef outside your window? For the best view of the Great Barrier Reef – a helicopter ride from above is the ideal way to take in this amazing natural wonder.  
 
Let your Heli Reef pilot guide you on your 89km Great Barrier Reef adventure as you learn about neighbouring reefs and tropical islands from above. Depending on the season, you might even be lucky enough to spot a whale, a turtle or even a shark lurking below.     
 
The scenic journey comes to a spectacular finale as you head over the stunning Wistari Reef to view the amazing turquoise reef formation, before shortly landing on beautiful Heron Island – all in just 30 minutes.

HeliReef operate flights between Heron Island and Gladstone daily (excluding Christmas Day), subject to availability.

The HeliReef Terminal is located a short 4 minute drive from the Main Gladstone Terminal and all transfers between the Terminals are provided for guests flying to and from Gladstone.

Please note a luggage restriction of 15kg per person applies at all times and we also require each guest's body weight to be advised at time of booking due to strict weight limitations on each flight. For further information regarding helicopter flights, please speak to one of our Reservations Consultants. 
 

Gladstone to Heron Island

Please ensure your flight arrival and departure details are advised at time of booking and a HeliReef Representative will meet you on arrival in the Main Gladstone Terminal (adjacent to the baggage carousel), for your transfer to the HeliReef Terminal.

Should you be driving to Gladstone Airport, please advise at time of booking and a transfer will be organised for you from the Main Gladstone Terminal to the HeliReef Terminal, 45 minutes prior to your helicopter flight, as car parking is not available at the HeliReef Terminal.

Should you be arriving to Gladstone Airport via taxi, please ask the driver to take you directly to the HeliReef Terminal.

Flight No.	Frequency	Flight Arrival at Gladstone (EST)	Helicopter Departure from Gladstone Airport (EST)	Helicopter Arrival on Heron Island (EST +1)
QF2308	Sat	10:00 am	11:15 am	12:45 pm
QF2308 / QF2332	Sun - Fri	9:55 am	11:15 am	12:45 pm
VC520	Mon - Fri	07:15 am	11:15 am	12:45 pm
QF2338	Mon, Thu, Fri	11:55 am	2:00 pm	3:30 pm
QF2338	Tue	12:05 pm	2:00 pm	3:30 pm
QF2336	Mon - Sat	1:00 pm	2:00 pm	3:30 pm
QF2336	Sun	1:10 pm	2:00 pm	3:30 pm
Helicopter transfers are subject to availability. Please confirm availability on all services with our reservations team to avoid disappointment. Check in for helicopter transfers at least 30 minutes prior to departure at the Australian Helicopters desk adjacent to Qantas at Gladstone Airport.

Heron Island to Gladstone

Helicopter Departure from Heron Island (EST +1)	Helicopter Arrival at Gladstone Airport (EST)	Flight Departure from Gladstone (EST)	Flight No.	Frequency
10:00 am	9:30 am	10:20 am	QF2335	Mon - Fri
10:00 am	9:30 am	11:05 am	QF2301	Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
10:00 am	9:30 am	11:15 am	QF2301	Wed, Thu, Sun
12:45 pm	12:15 pm	1:25 pm	QF2337	Mon - Sat
12:45 pm	12:15 pm	1:30 pm	QF2337	Sun
3:30 pm	3:00 pm	4:30 pm	QF2341	Mon - Sat
3:30 pm	3:00 pm	5:30 pm	QF2341	Sun
3:30 pm	3:00 pm	5:50 pm	QF2307	Mon - Fri
Helicopter transfers are subject to availability. Please confirm availability on all services with our reservations team to avoid disappointment. Be sure to arrive at the airport at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow for check-in procedures.

Rates

$370 One Way per Adult ($395 from 1 April 2013)
$200 One Way per Child (2 - 12 years) ($215 from 1 April 2013)