Heron Island

Heron Island is a natural coral cay surrounded by 24 hectares of coral reef at the Southern end of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef located 72kms northeast of Gladstone and 539 km north of Brisbane. Heron Island is famous around the world for its spectacular coral reef extraordinary variety of aquatic life nesting turtles migrating whales and as a breeding ground for an abundance of bird life where you are very much a guest of the natural environment. Here you can snorkel straight off the beach into the crystal clear aquamarine waters all year round. Heron Island is a PADI 5 Star dive destination with 20 sites easily accessible by boat within minutes of the jetty. Heron Island Resort has 112 Rooms with 7 room types ranging from the Turtle Room which is set amongst the Pisonia Forest to the secluded Point Suites which provide the ideal location to watch the sun set over the Great Barrier Reef. Amenities include a restaurant bar lounge with live entertainment swimming pool and a day spa to enhance your health and well-being. Complimentary Guided Birdlife and Island ecology walks and wildlife presentations ensure you have a close up and personal experience whether it is Turtle nesting season from October through to April hatchlings from December through to April or Whales and Manta Rays during the Australian winter The semi-submersible offers a chance to explore the Great Barrier Reef without even getting wet. The Heron Island Junior Rangers Program is an exciting nature based program for kids between the ages of 7 to 12 years. The Program offers a range of nature-based activities designed to nurture a sense of exploration and caring for the environment subject matter includes activities such as bird watching island walks and reef walks. The Program has been developed by Heron Island experienced team of marine biologists with the cooperation of the University of Queensland and QLD Parks and Wildlife Service. The Great Barrier Reef offers exceptional opportunities for fishing in a number of areas close to Heron Island. Aside from staff and invited guests to the Heron Island Research Centre this is an exclusive island for guests only no day-trippers or mobile phone reception television-free rooms and limited Wi-Fi so this is your chance to let go for a few days and completely escape. Easily accessible via Gladstone with 3 transfer options available. Daily scenic Seaplane transfers on demand provide a unique perspective of the Great Barrier Reef which take approximately 25 minutes leaving from the Gladstone Airport. Helicopter transfers provide an opportunity to sit back relax and enjoy expert commentary by our experienced pilot for the 30minute transfers which also operate daily on demand. For self-drive there is also security parking available at the Marina. Boat transfers at 34 metres The Heron Islander is specifically designed to provide a comfortable 2hr transfer to Heron Island. Heron Island is natural coral cay surrounded by 24 hectares of coral reef at the Southern end of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef located 72 km northeast of Gladstone and 539 km north of Brisbane. Heron Island is famous around the world. Heron Island is a natural coral cay surrounded by 24 hectares of coral reef at the Southern end of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef located 72kms northeast of Gladstone and 539 km north of Brisbane. Heron Island is famous around the world for its spectacular coral reef extraordinary variety of aquatic life nesting turtles migrating whales and as a breeding ground for an abundance of bird life where you are very much a guest of the natural environment. Here you can snorkel straight off the beach into the crystal clear aquamarine waters all year round. Heron Island is a PADI 5 Star dive destination with 20 sites easily accessible by boat within minutes of the jetty. Heron Island Resort has 112 Rooms with 7 room types ranging from the Turtle Room which is set amongst the Pisonia Forest to the secluded Point Suites which provide the ideal location to watch the sun set over the Great Barrier Reef. Amenities include a restaurant bar lounge with live entertainment swimming pool and a day spa to enhance your health and well-being. Complimentary Guided Birdlife and Island ecology walks and wildlife presentations ensure you have a close up and personal experience whether it is Turtle nesting season from October through to April hatchlings from December through to April or Whales and Manta Rays during the Australian winter The semi-submersible offers a chance to explore the Great Barrier Reef without even getting wet. The Heron Island Junior Rangers Program is an exciting nature based program for kids between the ages of 7 to 12 years. The Program offers a range of nature-based activities designed to nurture a sense of exploration and caring for the environment subject matter includes activities such as bird watching island walks and reef walks. The Program has been developed by Heron Island experienced team of marine biologists with the cooperation of the University of Queensland and QLD Parks and Wildlife Service. The Great Barrier Reef offers exceptional opportunities for fishing in a number of areas close to Heron Island. Aside from staff and invited guests to the Heron Island Research Centre this is an exclusive island for guests only no day-trippers or mobile phone reception television-free rooms and limited Wi-Fi so this is your chance to let go for a few days and completely escape. Easily accessible via Gladstone with 3 transfer options available. Daily scenic Seaplane transfers on demand provide a unique perspective of the Great Barrier Reef which take approximately 25 minutes leaving from the Gladstone Airport. Helicopter transfers provide an opportunity to sit back relax and enjoy expert commentary by our experienced pilot for the 30minute transfers which also operate daily on demand. For self-drive there is also security parking available at the Marina. Boat transfers at 34 metres The Heron Islander is specifically designed to provide a comfortable 2hr transfer to Heron Island. Heron Island is a natural coral cay 89kms off the Queensland Coast in Australia situated on the Great Barrier Reef easily accessible via Gladstone. Unless noted, Property Facilities May Not Be On-Site and Charges May Apply. Unless noted, Services May Not Be On-Site and Charges May Apply. Unless noted, Recreation Facilities May Not Be On-Site and Charges May Apply. Check In Time- 2 pm. Check Out Time- 10 am. Rates are subject to change. Heron Island does not accept responsibility for any commercial or charter seaplane and helicopter flight delays cancellation or schedule changes. Guests are not permitted to bring their own food and beverages onto Heron Island and liquor licensing laws prohibit the consumption of BYO alcohol. All touring and transfer pricing is subject to change with 30 days notice. All times are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Upon settling an account upon departure by credit card a 1. 5 percent surcharge applies for Visa.