Hotel Description

Heron is the only Great Barrier Reef Resort located on a true coral cay Meaning you are quite literally surrounded by the reef you can swim right from the beach to an endless garden of coral teeming with marine life Little wonder it s one of the world s best dive sites In fact there are more than 20 Great Barrier Reef dive sites accessible from Heron Island half of which are within 15 minutes of the resort Of course you don t have to get off the island to experience natural the wonders of Heron The Island is a protected habitat for a stunning array of wildlife including nesting turtles and an abundance of Australian birdlife Heron Island enjoys a pleasant sub tropical climate with balmy temperatures all year round Heron Island offers a range of Great Barrier Reef accommodation Checking in to your room is easy you can do it at the Marina in Gladstone so when you arrive on the island you are free to go straight to lunch snorkel or head straight to the beach to relax Heron Island accommodation is designed to be as diverse as the island itself There s something for everyone In the crystal clear aquamarine waters surrounding the island stunning coral gardens and sea creatures great and small flourish in abundance and colour It makes Heron Island a natural place for divers swimmers and people who love to snorkel It also offers an array of choices for those who like to explore and laze on beaches far from crowds with no reef day trippers to spoil the peace and quiet PLEASE NOTE For Helicopter Transfers a representative from Chopperline will meet you at the Main Gladstone Terminal adjacent to the baggage carousel holding a sign with your name and Heron Island You will then be transferred to the Chopperline Terminal for your flight a short 4 minute drive If you are driving to and from Gladstone Airport please ensure you park in the car park adjacent to the Main Gladstone Terminal and we will organise your transfers to and from the Chopperline Terminal A 15kg luggage limit per person applies for all helicopter flights and secure luggage storage facilities are available at the Chopperline Terminal Alternatively we can also arrange for any additional luggage to be transferred to Heron Island via our launch service IMPORTANT NOTICE Please provide your arrival departure flight details or if you are making your own way to the Marina or the Helicopter Terminal as soon as you have these details confirmed by contacting the Resort directly Guest must notify the Resort of these details prior to their arrival Surrounding AreaHeron Island lies 72kms NE off the coast from Gladstone Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Gladstone with Qantas From Gladstone guests can choose to transfer to Heron Island on a boat or helicopter transfer Room TypesTurtle Rooms Turtle Rooms are located in a garden setting a short walk away from the beach and close to the central resort facilities The rooms include an en suite bathroom with shower With two rooms per block all Turtle Rooms are at ground level and feature a deck and outdoor area Rooms are compact and interiors are bright and fresh Family room configurations are available Maximum 2 4 people depending on which configuration Beachside Suites Beachside Suites offer spectacular views over Heron Reef and are set in a prime beachside location with direct access to the beach and reef Double glass sliding doors fill the room with natural light and connect both the spacious bedroom and separate living area with a large outdoor balcony The living area features a day bed comfortable armchairs coffee table and desk The Suites offer a large bathroom with shower mini bar and a CD player Bedding includes a King Size Bed and single divan Maximum 3 people Reef Rooms Reef Rooms are positioned close to the beach and offer reef and water views through a canopy of beachside trees and shrubs Reef Room interiors are light and comfortable with a living area extending outdoors to a balcony or garden The rooms include an en suite bathroom with shower Family room configurations are available Maximum 3 5 people depending on which configuration Disabled Access is also available