Heron Island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south of the equator), 72 kilometres north-east off the coast from Gladstone, central Queensland. 534 kilometres north of Brisbane and 1183 kilometres south of Cairns.

Address: Via Gladstone, Queensland 4680 Australia.

HOW TO GET THERE

Access to Gladstone is available by:

Air: Regular flights are available from all Australian Capital cities to Gladstone (GLT). Courtesy coach departs Gladstone Airport at 10.30am daily to Gladstone marina (10 minute trip) to connect with Heron Island catamaran service.

Road: Driving time approx 6 hours from Brisbane. Undercover and security parking available at Marina. (Charge applicable)Following arrival in Gladstone, transfers to Heron Island are available by:

Launch: 2 hours by air-conditioned catamaran. Departs Gladstone marina at 11.00am (check in at marina 30 minutes before departure) and returns to Gladstone Airport at approximately at 4.20pm daily (except Christmas day). Flights departing Gladstone must depart no earlier than 4.20pm. Light refreshments available on board. Video, bar and toilet facilities. Surveyed for 160 passengers

Helicopter: 30 minutes from Gladstone airport. Marine Helicopters departs daily on demand (24 hours notice) and transfers within two hours of most incoming flights, between 8am and 4pm (except Christmas day). Please note that the baggage allowance must be restricted to one suitcase and one small carry on item of hand luggage (combined maximum weight of 15kg per person). Lock up facilities at Gladstone terminal free of charge for excess baggage. Guests arriving at Gladstone other than by airline should telephone Marine Helicopters on 07 4978 1177 by noon the day prior to travelling to Heron to confirm booking. Launch timetable Summary - daily excluding Christmas day, journey time approximately 2-2 1/2 hours.

Gladstone to Heron Island

Courtesy Coach departs Gladstone Airport 10.30am
Departs Gladstone Marina 11.00am