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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 5 night Wilson/Heron 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 Suites 
Reef Suite interior, Heron Island 50 suites (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 
 
Heron 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. 
  
Included
Accommodation and full buffet breakfast
PRICES: HERON ISLAND, Queensland
Prices are per person - bed and breakfast     Taxes and service charges are included.
Per person per night* Until 31 March 2009 1 April '09 - 31 March '10 Truly
Ref
Share Twin Single Extra Person Share Twin Single Extra Person
 Turtle Room A$224 A$424 A$69 Request Request Request 702
 Reef Suite A$267 A$509 A$69 Request Request Request  703
 Heron Beachside Suite A$357 A$690 A$69 Request Request Request  704
 Point/Wistari Suite A$503 A$982 NA Request Request NA  705
4* Night Package per person* Share Twin Single Extra Person Share Twin Single Extra Person
Turtle Room A$760 A$1424 A$232 Request Request Request 1438
Reef Suite A$900 A$1708 A$232 Request Request Request 1440
Heron Beachside Suite A$1212 A$2328 A$232 Request Request Request 1442
Point/Wistari Suite A$1708 A$3316 NA Request Request NA 1738
5 night Heron Island/Wilson Island Escape Package - More...
SUPPLEMENTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS
A supplement is payable between 21 December and 21 January each year. 
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
* Child Policy: on request
* Extra adult price applicable when sharing with a minimum of 2 other adults
* Please note that the 'extra night' prices quoted in the '4 Night Package' section of the Price Panel, only apply to the 4 night package
* Transfers to/from Gladstone extra:
Launch from Gladstone (round trip) 
    Approximate guide prices:  A$210 adult; A$105 child   Refs 707 & 708
Helicopter from Gladstone (round trip) 
     Approximate guide prices: A$510 adult; A$255 child    Refs 709 & 710
Please note:  15 kg luggage allowance only on helicopter including one piece of hand luggage.  Lock up facilities are available at Gladstone free of charge.
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