Getting to Heron Island
Heron Island Resort lies on the Tropic of Capricorn, 72 kilometers off the Queensland coast NE of Gladstone.
Regular flights to Gladstone are available via Sydney and Brisbane with either Qantas or Virgin Australia. Once at Gladstone, you have a choice of transfer options to get to Heron Island itself. For a map of Gladstone click here.
Heron Island operates 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard (Queensland) Time year round.
By Boat
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.
By Helicopter
Transfer duration: approximately 30 minutesWho 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 |
Helicopter |
Helicopter |
| 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)
Please note: Helicopter flight times and schedules are subject to change, based on operational requirements.
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