Heron Island Destination Information
The jewel of the Reef! Heron Island is perfectly situated on the stunning Great Barrier Reef and is famous for its unforgettable snorkelling and diving. Swim straight off the beach and into beautiful coral reefs filled to the brim with marine life.
Pristine coral reefs, lush tropical vegetation, abundant bird life and a sublime day spa make this one of the most beautiful and unique Australian resorts.
Top 5 things to see and do on Heron Island:
- Head out to discover the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you scuba dive, snorkel or swim, you will be exposed to a wide variety of marine creatures.
- Book your children into the Junior Rangers Program - they will learn so much about the area and local creatures, plus have plenty of fun.
- The Aqua Soul Spa offers a variety of therapeutic and indulgent treatments, which will rejuvenate and relax after a day on the reef.
- Come along for one of Heron's scheduled reef walks. you will navigate the coral at low tide will and come across an array of marine encounters; expertly spotted by a qualified guide.
- The Heron Semi-Sub. This underwater viewing vessel allows you to view coral and fish along the reef edge, and you don't even have to get wet!
Heron Island is open year round, with bird season at its peak in January to March. Turtle nesting season is also during this period, and offers the unique opportunity to see hatchlings scurrying to the sea. Free guided reef walks are available for all guests. A great introduction to the Island and a chance to learn more about what you might expect to see during your stay.
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Take a sunset wine and cheese cruises. Let your guide seek out the best places to watch the sunset and enjoy a quiet drink.
Spend some time underwater. Heron Island is world famous for its fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling. 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.
See the turtles. The resort offers guided walks to watch female turtles nesting or new hatchlings race to the ocean. These tours are carefully managed so that the turtles are not disturbed or disorientated.
If it's school holidays, you can sign the kids up for the Heron Junior Rangers Program where they'll get up close and personal with a wonderful variety of marine creatures, and explore the fascinating coral cay.
Catch a fish or two. Private Fishing Charters to locations such as Lamont, Fitzroy, Sykes, Wistari and Broomfields Reefs with all bait and tackle provided, are available from Heron Island.
Spot a whale. From around June to October, the Northern migration of the humpback whale takes these massive creatures past Heron Island.
Take a star gazing tour of the night sky. Conditions are perfect on Heron Island, far away from city lights, to see many of the secrets of the Milky Way. An expert will be able to explain what you're seeing too
