Overview

A Heron Island holiday combines the rare excitement of nature with all the comforts of an international resort. But it's what you don't see around Heron that makes the resort so special. No buildings above the tree line. No day trippers either. The reef experience on Heron is exclusively for 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.

Location

Covering 18 Hectares, Heron Island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south of the equator), 72 kilometres NE off the coast from Gladstone, central Queensland. 534 kilometres north of Brisbane. 1,183 kilometres south of Cairns. Heron Island operates 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST) all year round.

Accommodation

There are a variety of room types to select. The Beach House and Wistari Suites offer a superior style of accommodation and a high degree of privacy, while The Point Suites and Heron Beachside Suites are set in premium beachfront positions with an outlook that offers uninterrupted reef view and magical sunsets.

Diving

At Heron Island guests enjoy some of the world's best reef diving. There's a choice of spectacular sites just minutes from the beach, or the chance to join a guided reef walk to learn more about the unique ecology of the Great Barrier Reef or snorkel off the beach and come face to face with the kaleidoscope of marine life just below the surface. Enjoy a day trip to explore an idyllic, uninhabited coral cay or spend the day just lazing by the pool.