Heron Island is located on the Great Barrier Reef and is famous as an exclusive natural wonderland – a true coral cay. The island is located 72 kilometers northeast off the coast of Gladstone, Central Queensland.
Some of the world’s finest reef diving can be found on Heron, there’s a choice of fantastic sites just a few minutes from the beach. Join a guided reef tour or island walk to learn more about Heron Island and the Great Barrier Reef with rare turtle and bird breeding grounds. Snorkel off the beach and come face to face with a huge variety of marine life just below the surface. Enjoy a day trip to explore a peaceful, uninhabited coral cay, or spend the day lazing by the pool.
It’s what you don’t see around the Australian island resort on Heron Island that makes the resort so great. There are no buildings above the tree line or any day trippers either. The reef experience on Heron is exclusively for resort guests, a unique experience few other resorts in the world can offer. There’s a relaxed island lifestyle that sets Heron apart, a sophisticated yet casual resort atmosphere. Here the emphasis is on exploring and discovering the natural attractions that have made Heron famous around the world.
For the holidaymaker, Heron Island offers many activities such as guided island and reef walks, semi-submersible cruises, and private beach picnics. An amazing array of animal and bird life can be discovered throughout the year, such as the delightful Green and Loggerhead Turtles. Heron Island is also world-famous for its fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling. Experience some of Australia’s best dive spots – more than 30 dive sites are available, half of which are only 15 minutes from the beach.
Heron Island is an unexpected treasure a National Park within a Marine National Park and a world-famous haven for divers. Visit it today!
Important Travel Information:
- Wiki Travel – Heron Island
- Capricornia Tourism
- Gladstone Regional Council
- Bureau of Meteorology