Transfer between Gladstone and Heron Island
By Catamaran
Transfer duration: approx. 2 hours
AUD$240.00 per adult and AUD$120.00 per child (3-12) return - Return Catamaran
Gladstone to Heron Island
A courtesy coach transfer from the airport to the Gladstone Marina.
Transfer departs 10.00am, and arrives at the marina 10-15 minutes later.
The boat service departs Gladstone Marina at 11.00am daily (excluding
Christmas Day). Gladstone Marina is located at Bryan Jordan Drive,
Gladstone.
Final check-in time at Gladstone Marina is at 10.30am, if not arriving off a flight.
Heron Island to Gladstone
The return boat transfer departs Heron Island at approx. 2.00pm Island
time (1.00pm EST), arriving into Gladstone approx. 3.45pm EST. A courtesy
transfer is available for immediate transfer to Gladstone Airport.
If your flight arrives into Gladstone after 10.00am or if your return flight departs Gladstone before 5.00pm, flying into and from Heron Island by helicopter is the only transfer option available.
| Boat Transfer Schedule | ||||||
| Gladstone to Heron Island | Heron Island to Gladstone | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depart Gladstone Airport | Depart Gladstone Marina | Arrive Heron Island | Depart Heron Island | Arrive Gladstone Marina | Arrive Gladstone Airport | |
| 10:00 | 11:00 | 14:00^ | 14:00^ | 15:45 | 16:00 | |
| ^Heron Island operates 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) all year round. | ||||||
Start your holiday experience as you get to Gladstone and choose the Great Barrier Reef scenic helicopter flight to take you to the island.
By Helicopter
Transfer duration: approx. 30 minutes
AUD$510.00 per adult and AUD$280.00 per child (3-12) return - Return Catamaran
Australian Helicopters operates scenic transfers between Gladstone Airport and Heron Island daily (excluding Christmas Day) on demand during daylight hours (generally 0800 - 1800). Bookings can be made directly with Voyages.
A baggage allowance applies for helicopter transfers. Please arrive at the airport at least 30 minutes prior to departure to allow for check in procedures.
Australian Helicopters Baggage Allowance: Passengers are restricted to one suitcase (maximum weight - 15kg) per person. Excess Luggage storage is available at Gladstone airport free of charge.
Security car lock up facilities are available at Gladstone Marina. The carpark is operated by Compleat Angler Gladstone and can be pre-booked phone 07 4972 7283 or on arrival please see Voyages Marine staff at the Marina.
The cost are approximately - $11 per day or $55 per week for a covered carpark $9 per day or $45 per week for an uncovered carpark. Note:Prices are subject to change without notice.