Title: Heron Island Travel Guide: Best of Heron Island, Queensland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Heron Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels.d181622.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Heron Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d181622.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Heron Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Heron-Island.d181622.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Heron Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Heron-Island.d181622.Car-Hire-Guide)[Heron Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island.d181622.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Heron Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![View of a red and orange fiery sunset reflected in The Ocean at Heron Island with a shipwreck in the distance, Great Barrier reef, Queensland, Australia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181622/53435f74-4ddd-4e51-8f97-9b96ff5ae331.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Welcome to Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181622/ddb2440a-cf3d-4475-8ff4-cd63969c9ba8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![close up of a white capped noddy on a nest at heron island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181622/d56446b2-b2f2-43d9-9f90-363240d12d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heron Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181622/078ebc05-284c-4858-b803-35ed21fe1341.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heron Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181622/e2f2969b-505a-48df-9322-ef4c96303a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Heron Island Things to do - Top hotels in Heron Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Heron Island ![Heron Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1640000/1636500/1636471/36eab04a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heron Island Resort Via Gladstone Heron Island QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £157 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach resort in Heron Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a private beach and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (309 reviews) Aloha, Not many SCUBA opportunities,, Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=1636471&PinnedHotelID=1636471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181622) ![Wilson Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38740000/38730700/38730644/adba7bd0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wilson Island Wilson Island Wilson Island QLD Stay at this beach lodge in Wilson Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a private beach and daily housekeeping. 10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews) To say this stay was phenomenal would be an understatement! We weren’t sure exactly what to expect on the island before we arrived but we were pleasantly surprised by everything. Travel was very easy on the ferry with a prearranged ticket and a person to greet us on Heron Island. We were then picked ... Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=38730644&PinnedHotelID=38730644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181622) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=38730644&PinnedHotelID=38730644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181622) [See all 2 properties in Heron Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=181622) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64896800/64896705/1d36b223_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise 86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,083 reviews) I booked for a view of the front i.e. Ocean view yet I got a belly Ocean view on the sixth floor. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Surfers-Paradise.h64896705.Hotel-Information) ![Whitsunday Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1655600/1655585/c3fb8456_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whitsunday Apartments 14 Resort Drive Whitsundays QLD Stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitsundays. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,570 reviews) Beautiful view from the balcony, nice staff keeping the room clean and tidy, can’t wait to get back Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays-Hotels-Whitsunday-Apartments.h1655585.Hotel-Information) ![Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19180000/19178300/19178209/572b632c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brisbane Skytower Apartments by CLLIX 222 Margaret Street Brisbane QLD Stay at this aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,276 reviews) Because I was arriving at the airport early in the morning with my mother in her 70s and my elementary school-aged son, I had hoped to check in early. I had inquired in advance via message, but was told that it would depend on when the room was ready. When I actually went to check in a little after ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Heron Island hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station Explore the campus of The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station during your travels in Heron Island. Wander the marina or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-University-Of-Queensland-Heron-Island-Research-Station-Heron-Island.d553248634289826540.Attraction) ## Cities near Heron Island ![australian island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069823/cb6a4c14-321d-4caf-a84a-e8d18deea97f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wilson Island - Cities near Heron Island [Wilson Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Wilson-Island.dx6069823) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app