Wilson Island Travel
Wilson Island Overview
Wilson Island is one of eight vegetated coral cays in the Capricornia Cays National Park. It is located north of the Tropic of Capricorn, approximately 72 kilometers north east off the coast of Gladstone, Queensland and 15 kilometers from nearby Heron Island. It is also part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Wilson Island enjoys the best of Great Barrier Reef weather with a tropical climate and an average year-round temperature of approximately 27 degrees Celsius.
Wilson Island Main Attractions
Wilson Island is an important turtle and bird rookery fringed by a white coral beach and covered with Pisonia Forest. From November to March, the island is home to wedge-tailed shearwaters and green turtles laying their eggs. The island is closed during the month of February for the bird nesting season. From January to April, baby green turtles hatch and make their way into the sea, while from June to September; humpback whales can be seen going to and from their winter feeding grounds.
The natural wonder of Wilson Island can be considered different in any month of the year. You can make a nature diary out of it. First six months can be written this way: January is the peak breeding season for the birds. February is when bridled terns, roseate terns and wedge-tailed shearwater eggs hatch. March for birds showing breeding plumage, young wedge tailed shearwaters leave their burrows in April, last of the turtle hatching can seen emerging from their nest during May, and sightings of humpback whales on June and July.
Wilson Island Activities
Wilson's activities can be easily described by relaxation, experience, discover, explore and learn. Relax in a hammock or enjoy a walk around the island. During the season, you can experience the wonder of watching Green and Loggerhead turtles laying their eggs, or their baby hatchlings emerging from the sand. Enjoy world class snorkeling directly off the beach, with equipment provided. Explore the reef in a glass bottom kayak. Help yourself to our library of educational books, novels, magazines and CDs.
Wilson Island Accommodation & Dining
The island's primary land use is as an exclusive resort, which is run by Delaware North. A total of twelve guests can stay on the island at any given time, with six tents providing accommodation. Access to Wilson Island is by boat from nearby Heron Island, which is also owned by Delaware North. It is the best accommodation in Wilson Island. Dining on Wilson Island is one of the highlights of any stay. Our menus have a distinctive Australian feel, with a commitment to freshness, simplicity and variety. Of course Vegetarian options can be catered with a little advanced notice.
Wilson Island Shopping & Nightlife
Each evening begins with guests enjoying sunset drinks and canapes. Returning to The Longhouse you'll find the table set for a dinner party style gathering of friends, with light music playing, candles lit, and the Island Hosts making final preparations for the evening's dinner. The Island is not suited for wild nightlife. The island is a national park and being a natural wonder, there's not much shopping done in the island.
Getting To & Around Wilson Island
Finding a way to reach the Wilson may be difficult. However, the island is close to Heron Island so, you can take a plane from Gladstone to Heron and a ferry ride from Heron to Wilson Island.
