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HERON ISLAND

Northern Queensland
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Aerial view of Heron IslandHeron Island is a true coral island covering 18 hectares, right on the Great Barrier Reef, 72 km off Gladstone in northern Queensland.  The island is a National Park in a Marine National Park and is generally acknowledged as offering some of the best diving, snorkelling and submarine viewing facilities on the Reef.  It is surrounded by beautiful white sandy beaches on which turtles nest between October and April.  There are no day visitors to Heron Island.  Heron has a subtropical climate with an average year round temperature of approximately 24 degrees C.
The unspoiled and secluded Wilson Island is accessed via Heron Island.  Click here for a 2 or 4 night Wilson Is. Escape
Getting to Heron Island ...
Access is by helicopter or launch from Gladstone.

Heron Island Air Connections
Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Gladstone (GLT) with Qantas (QF). Gladstone is a 1 hour and 20 minute flight from Brisbane (or a 6 hour drive from Brisbane). 

Launch
Arrival: The launch departs Gladstone Marina at 11.00am daily, final check-in time is 10.30am if not arriving off a flight at the airport. The courtesy transfer to the Marina leaves the airport daily at 10.15am, after the arrival of the early morning flights into Gladstone. The coach arrives at the Marina 10-15 minutes later.
The launch arrives at Heron island at approximately 2.00pm Heron Island time. Buffet lunch is served upon arrival at Heron Island.
Departure: The launch departs Heron Island at approximately 2.00pm Island time or 1.00pm EST. Arrival time into Gladstone is approximately 3.45pm EST and a courtesy transfer is available for immediate transfer to the airport.

Flights arriving into Gladstone to meet the launch must arrive no later than 10.00am.  Flights departing Gladstone must depart no earlier than 4.20pm.  To fully confirm launch transfers, arrival and departure details for Gladstone must be advised.

Please Note: This service does not operate on Christmas Day
 
4 NIGHT SPECIAL PACKAGE!
See Price Panel for a special deal on 4 nights on Heron Island - and add extra nights at a reduced rate.
Restaurant and bar facilities at Heron Island ...
Shearwater Restaurant
Breakfast and lunch are buffet style while dinner is a 3 course tabled'hote or themed buffet.  The Restaurant manager allocates tables to guests for the duration of their stay, at their first meal.  Special diets are available by arrangement in advance.

Pandanus Lounge and Bar
The Pandanus has panoramic reef views, a cocktail bar and mezzanine level library area.  It is the venue for evening activities and opens onto a reefside terrace.
 
Activities on Heron Island ...
Complimentary Activities 
Interpretative reef walks (operate daily subject to tides) 
Island ecology walks 
Birdlife walks 
Turtle nesting tours (peak nesting times) 
Star Gazing 
Wildlife presentations 
Beach picnic hampers 
Snorkelling lessons in swimming pool 
Tennis (night & day) 
Reef Creature interpretative workshops 
Research station walks 
Nightly entertainment 
  		 Other Activities (charges apply) 
Snorkeling excursions to the reef edge 
Heron Kids Junior Ranger Program 
Semi-submersible coral viewing cruises with commentary
Guided glass bottom surf ski tours 
Scuba diving.   Night dives.   Adventure dives 
Discover Scuba (1 day resort course) 
6 day Open Water dive course 
Learn to Dive courses 
Fishing trips 
Scenic helicopter flights 
Full day barbecue cruises to Wilson Island (up to 30 guests)
Sunset wine & cheese cruises.   Wine & cheese tastings 
Therapeutic massage 
 
Enjoy a game of tennis on Heron Island Relax on the beach on Heron Island A nesting turtle returns to the water on Heron Island Snorkelling at Heron Island
 

Noddy Terns, Heron Island

Learning to scuba dive on Heron Island

Diving, Heron Island

Reef view, Heron Island
 
Accommodation at Heron Island ...
There are 109 rooms all featuring either a balcony or patio, ironing facilities, en suite bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, ceiling fans, refrigerator and clock radio. To help guests leave the outside world behind, TVs and telephones are not found in guest rooms, but are available in the guest departure lounge. 
 
Turtle Rooms
Turtle Rooms on Heron Island32 bungalow style cabins (8 of which are family rooms).    Located in a garden setting a short walk away from the beach, these cottages have a relaxed casual style, with two rooms per block.  Eight family rooms are available with a queen and 2 single bunks, accommodating 4 people.  All Turtle Rooms are at ground level and have a large deck and outdoor area. Interiors are bright and fresh, compact but comfortable.
Standard bungalows have queen bed and balcony.  
Reef Rooms 
Reef Suite interior, Heron Island 50 rooms (16 of which are family suites).  Positioned close to the beach, with filtered reef and water views through a canopy of beachside trees. The living area extends outdoors to a balcony or garden setting, interiors are light filled, modern and comfortable. A queen bed and a single bed, accommodating 3 people (4 if rollaway or cot used).  
The family suites are available with a queen and 2 single beds, accommodating 4 people (5 if rollaway or cot used, although floor space is restricted).  
One room is disable-assisted but does not offer full disabled facilities 
 
Beachside Suites
Exterior view of a Beachside Suite, Heron IslandBeachside Suite interior, Heron Island22 suites, offering absolute beach frontage with direct access to the water and views of the reef.  Generous in size with villa-style inclusions. Double glass sliding doors fill the room with natural light and connect both the spacious bedroom and separate living space to a large outdoor balcony. The living area has a divan as well as comfortable armchairs and coffee table.  A large bathroom and a CD player are among some of the other features. A queen bed and a single bed, accommodating 3 people (4 if rollaway or cot used) .
 
Point Suites 
Point Suite, Heron Island 4 superior grade suites with premium reef views from a beachfront position.    Spacious in design and with a large en suite and separate dressing room.  A generous living area extends through glass doors to an extensive outdoor terrace.  Air-conditioned with guests enjoying a range of additional services and in-room comforts including a fully stocked mini bar (replenished daily), a CD player and phones. Guests also receive a deluxe fruit basket on arrival and a sunset canape platter and an ice bucket   
Extra large one room configuration with king bed.  Accommodates two adults only.   Children under 6 years not catered for. 
  
Wistari Suites
Enjoy secluded garden setting with ocean views and offer maximum privacy. Interiors are spacious and include a living area with a sofa armchair and a separate sleeping area with King Size bed.Wistari Suites are air-conditioned and boast a mini-bar and CD player in the room. They feature a large en-suite bathroom with shower. A private outdoor terrace features wooden furniture and a two-person hammock. The Suites are a short stroll away from the central resort facilities, beach and walking tracks. Bedding includes a King Size Bed or twin. Maximum 2 people.
 
Included in daily room rates
Accommodation includes all meals plus some island activities.
Point and Wistari Suites also include a bottle of wine plus evening canapés and snorkelling equipment.
Included in 4 night packages
Accommodation included full breakfast daily - pay locally for lunch and dinner
 
PRICES: HERON ISLAND, Queensland
Prices are per ROOM - includes all meals
Per ROOM per night* 1 April '11 - 31 March '12 1 Apr'12-31 Mar'13 Truly
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Single Twin Share Triple Share Single Twin Share Triple Share
 Turtle Room A$342 A$362 A$462 Request Request Request  702
 Reef Room A$415 A$435 A$535 Request Request Request  703
 Beachside Suite A$524 A$544 A$644 Request Request Request  704
 Point Suite A$705 A$726 NA Request Request N/A  705
 Wistari Suite A$705 A$726 NA Request Request NA  706
4 Night Package per ROOM - includes full breakfast (pay locally for lunch and dinner)
4 Night Package per ROOM Single Twin Share Triple Share Single Twin Share Triple Share
Turtle Room A$1150 A$1232 A$1436 Request Request Request 1438
Reef Room A$1377 A$1454 A$1654 Request Request Request 1439
Beachside Suite A$1868 A$1950 A$2159 Request Request Request 1440
Point Suite A$2695 A$2777 NA Request Request N/A 1441
2 or 4 night packages on Wilson Island - More...
SUPPLEMENTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
A peak period supplement is payable between 17 December 2011 and 16 January 2012
Special offers may also apply to the above prices from time to time.  Upon receipt of your required dates, we will confirm rates to you.  
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* Extra nights can be added to the 4 night package at a pro-rata rate
* Child Policy: Children 12 years and under stay free when using existing bedding and eat free at buffet restaurants or from the children's menu only.
* Launch or Helicopter Transfers to/from Gladstone are extra: prices available on request
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