Heron Island Travel
Heron Island Overview
Heron Island is among the Southern Reef Islands and is located 72 km off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The island enjoys a warm, tropical climate. The best time to visit the island is from October through March to view the turtle-breeding season.
Heron Island Main Attractions
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.
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 causal resort atmosphere. Here the emphasis is on exploring and discovering the natural attractions that have made Heron famous around the world.
Heron Island Activities
For the holiday lover 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 Accommodation & Dining
This is the one place where you will find all of Australia's best natural attractions, all in the one place, and complemented by top class accommodation. Here is a place where fantastic beaches meet the best family and relaxed lifestyle resort you can find and the result is sensational. Here you can walk straight out of your accommodation onto the beach and start snorkeling straight away. The elegant restaurants capture the essence of Heron Island dining with an emphasis on quality and freshness in a smart, modern setting. Whether it is an intimate dinner party with friends or a corporate dinner, a wedding reception and everything in between, Heron Island dining scene will have the perfect venue to suit and satisfy every taste bud.
Heron Island Shopping & Nightlife
Heron Island is simply an exclusive holiday destination, so you can expect a much quite night. Not much of having some booze and partying all night. However, there are some bars in the resort where you can have some cocktails and spirits. There's also not much shopping visitors can do in the island but there are some boutiques where you can get your souvenirs and gifts.
Getting To & Around Heron Island
You can reach the island using the resort catamaran that leaves from Gladstone by 10:30 AM. Alternatively, you can go by helicopter operated by Australian Helicopters. This provides an excellent view of the reefs and islands and is fantastic. However, it is even more expensive than using catamarans.
