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How to get fromCooroy to Heron Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cooroy to Heron Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Cooroy to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    7h 59m
    $163–1,549

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cooroy to Gladstonebus bus Cairns
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    12h 8m
    $202–299

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cooroy station, platform 1 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BNE - GLT
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    9h 33m
    $362–806

  4. Bus, ferry via Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    12h 48m
    $182–234

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cooroy to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 475.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Cooroy, QLD, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cooroy to Heron Island. However, you can take the train to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cooroy to Heron Island via Gladstone and Gladstone Marina in around 12h 8m.

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