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) ![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) ![Ever wanted to know what it's like to swim through a shipwreck? On @heronisland you can find out! βš“οΈβ˜€οΈπŸ πŸ’πŸ˜€ #GoProANZ #visitgladstone #southerngreatbarrierreef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181622/078ebc05-284c-4858-b803-35ed21fe1341.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/cf82700b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heron Island Resort Via Gladstone Heron Island QLD Β£188 13 Feb - 14 Feb 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! (302 reviews) Staff Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=1636471&PinnedHotelID=1636471&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181622) ![Wilson Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38740000/38730700/38730644/94ad786c_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=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=38730644&PinnedHotelID=38730644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=181622) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%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=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%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 Broadbeach, Gold Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14730000/14728500/14728472/0a100243_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast 2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,501 reviews) Friendly courteous staff Perfect location Beautiful apartment Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Broadbeach.h14728472.Hotel-Information) ![Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64900000/64896800/64896705/6c016b38_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! (1,046 reviews) Friendly staff. Great amenities, replenished towels, coffee quickly. Front desk staff were very personable and attentive. Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gold-Coast-Hotels-Meriton-Suites-Surfers-Paradise.h64896705.Hotel-Information) ![Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20380000/20372300/20372234/b3a9f7f7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane 171 George Street Brisbane QLD Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,139 reviews) Clean room. Quick check in and out. Food was amazing Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brisbane-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Brisbane.h20372234.Hotel-Information) [See all 18,401 properties in Queensland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=11184&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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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=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=181622&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%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 ![What an epic day island hopping through the @gladstoneregion and @southerngreatbarrierreef! We definitely live in paradise!β˜€οΈπŸ πŸŸπŸŒ΄πŸ˜€ #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #fly3dr #GoProANZ #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #curtisferryservices #wilsonisland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069823/943e5110-f93e-4aee-9217-88c7164c2895.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. 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