 Heron is the only Great Barrier Reef Resort located on a true coral cay. Meaning, you are quite literally surrounded by the reef, you can swim right from the beach to an endless garden of coral teeming with marine life.
Little wonder it's one of the world's best dive sites. In fact, there are more than 20 Great Barrier Reef dive sites accessible from Heron Island, half of which are within 15 minutes of the resort. Of course, you don't have to get off the island to experience natural the wonders of Heron. The Island is a protected habitat for a stunning array of wildlife including nesting turtles and an abundance of Australian birdlife.
Heron Island enjoys a pleasant sub-tropical climate with balmy temperatures all year round.
Heron Island offers a range of Great Barrier Reef accommodation.
Checking in to your room is easy, you can do it at the Marina in Gladstone so when you arrive on the island you are free to go straight to lunch, snorkel or head straight to the beach to relax.
Heron Island accommodation is designed to be as diverse as the island itself. There's something for everyone.
In the crystal clear aquamarine waters surrounding the island, stunning coral gardens and sea creatures great and small flourish in abundance and colour. It makes Heron Island a natural place for divers, swimmers, and people who love to snorkel. It also offers an array of choices for those who like to explore and laze on beaches far from crowds , with no reef 'day-trippers' to spoil the peace and quiet.
PLEASE NOTE: For Helicopter Transfers a representative from Chopperline will meet you at the Main Gladstone Terminal (adjacent to the baggage carousel), holding a sign with your name and 'Heron Island'. You will then be transferred to the Chopperline Terminal for your flight (a short 4 minute drive).
If you are driving to and from Gladstone Airport, please ensure you park in the car park adjacent to the Main Gladstone Terminal and we will organise your transfers to and from the Chopperline Terminal.
A 15kg luggage limit per person applies for all helicopter flights, and secure luggage storage facilities are available at the Chopperline Terminal. Alternatively, we can also arrange for any additional luggage to be transferred to Heron Island via our launch service.
Please be advised there are refurbishment works commencing in the Shearwater Restaurant at Heron Island from 21 November 2011 and are expected to be completed by 08 December 2011.
During this period, all meals will be served from Baillie's Bar and seating times will apply to ensure efficient service for the duration of the refurbishment. A buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, BBQ Dinner on Tuesdays and the Seafood Buffet on Saturdays will be offered as per normal. All other evenings, a buffet will be available for entree and dessert, with a table d'hote menu for main course.
During this period there will be minimal noise and disruption to guests and the majority of the work will be restricted between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm daily.
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