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Resort Heron Island
Travel Sustainable property
Great Barrier Reef, 4680 Heron Island, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 687 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
an amazing blend of human existence with natural surroundings
Margaret
Canada
CanadaLocation good - breakfast could have offered more variety
Sandra
Australia
AustraliaLoved the location, the snorkeling, swimming, beach
Cheryl
Australia
Australiathe hotel is little old and room had no conditioning , but it wasn’t very hot in the room though
Elizaveta
Australia
AustraliaThe island itself is fantastic and they have done well not to disturb the environment any more than necessary. The reef is still in good shape and the turtles and birds were looked after well.
Murray
Australia
AustraliaGreat views, lots to do, lots of fun! Great snorkeling location! Excellent island vibes
Allison
Australia
AustraliaBeautiful location and very chilled vibes Perfect for 2 nights
Rachael
United Kingdom
United KingdomClean and set up with what you need. This resort is more about experiencing the island and the wildlife that surround and inhabit it. The restaurant changed its evening menu daily, which I appreciated. The staff where approachable and friendly.
Elana
Australia
AustraliaThe Location is perfect! the whole reason for going to heron is for the marine life and it was magical - turtles, rays, sharks, fish and the birds did a great job too (very noisy mutton birds / shearwaters singing all night so bring your ear plugs!) Visibility varied with tides, currents and weather conditions but overall ok. The guides were brilliant, special shout out to Mossy, Rachel and Ellie.
Fiona
Australia
AustraliaEverything else, especially the outer reef snorkeling
Thomas
Australia
Australia7.7
Good
687 reviews
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Margaret
Canada
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Sandra
Australia
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Cheryl
Australia
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Elizaveta
Australia
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Murray
Australia
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Allison
Australia
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Rachael
United Kingdom
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Elana
Australia
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Fiona
Australia
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Thomas
Australia
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Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
4 reasons to choose Heron Island
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See what guests loved the most:
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Margaret
Canada“an amazing blend of human existence with natural surroundings”
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Sandra
Australia“Location good - breakfast could have offered more variety”
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Cheryl
Australia
“Loved the location, the snorkeling, swimming, beach”
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Elizaveta
Australia
“the hotel is little old and room had no conditioning , but it wasn’t very hot in the room though”
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Murray
Australia
“The island itself is fantastic and they have done well not to disturb the environment any more than necessary. The reef is still in good shape and the turtles and birds were looked after well.”
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Allison
Australia
“Great views, lots to do, lots of fun! Great snorkeling location! Excellent island vibes”
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Rachael
United Kingdom“Beautiful location and very chilled vibes Perfect for 2 nights”
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Elana
Australia
“Clean and set up with what you need. This resort is more about experiencing the island and the wildlife that surround and inhabit it. The restaurant changed its evening menu daily, which I appreciated. The staff where approachable and friendly.”
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Fiona
Australia
“The Location is perfect! the whole reason for going to heron is for the marine life and it was magical - turtles, rays, sharks, fish and the birds did a great job too (very noisy mutton birds / shearwaters singing all night so bring your ear plugs!) Visibility varied with tides, currents and weather conditions but overall ok. The guides were brilliant, special shout out to Mossy, Rachel and Ellie.”
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Thomas
Australia
“Everything else, especially the outer reef snorkeling”
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Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?The beach is walking distance from all points of Heron IslandAnswered on March 27, 2020
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Does the price include travel costs to the IslandThe prices of our rooms include daily breakfast and snorkel equipment. Ferry transfers are $150 return per adult or $76 return per child (3-12 years). The ferry operates every day except Tuesday, Thursday and Christmas Day.Answered on July 10, 2021
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Where are you able to leave your car if staying on the islandSecure parking can be booked with Compleat Angler Gladstone.Answered on April 11, 2021
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hi, how can I book a transport facility from Gladstone to Heron IslandYou can book through our reservations team or contacting the island team.Asked about: Turtle Room • Answered on July 25, 2021
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What happens when my check out date is a Tuesday and there are no ferries to go back.The alternative mode of transport on a Tuesday or Thursday is by helicopter.Answered on May 4, 2021
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Natural Beauty
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Ocean/Sea Heron Island0 miles
Closest Airports
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Gladstone Airport52.8 miles
How to get to Heron Island from Gladstone Airport
Public transportation
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site
Shearwater Restaurant
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel Proud
This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Resort Facilities at Heron Island
Outdoors
Activities
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and costs AUD 10 per 24 hours.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
Front Desk Services
Entertainment & Family Services
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Languages Spoken
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Heron Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
From 17 December, or when 80% of Queenslanders are fully vaccinated – whichever comes first, unvaccinated people will be unable to stay at Heron Island Resort. Guests will be required to show their vaccination certificate and valid ID at check-in confirming they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Heron Island is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat transfer will depart Gladstone for Heron Island at 09:30 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The return boat transfer will depart from Heron Island at 12:45 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Heron Islander will not be operating on Christmas Day, 25 December. The cost of the transfer on the Heron Islander is AU $75 per adult each way and AU $38 per child each way. Please contact the Heron Island Reservations Team to book your boat transfer or inquire about the cost of a scenic helicopter transfer.
Please note there is no mobile phone coverage on Heron Island.
An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of AU $7 per person per day (for guests 5 years and older) to a maximum of AU $21 per person per stay will be charged direct to guests. Price is subject to change.
Upon arriving to Heron Island, the Environmental Management Charge will be applied for the first three nights of your stay in accordance with the number of guests in the room.
Heron Island is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat transfer will depart Gladstone for Heron Island at 09:30 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The return boat transfer will depart from Heron Island at 12:45 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Heron Islander will not be operating on Christmas Day, 25 December. The cost of the transfer on the Heron Islander is AU $75 per adult each way and AU $38 per child each way. Please contact the Heron Island Reservations Team to book your boat transfer or inquire about the cost of a scenic helicopter transfer.
Please note there is no mobile phone coverage on Heron Island.
An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of AU $7 per person per day (for guests 5 years and older) to a maximum of AU $21 per person per stay will be charged direct to guests. Price is subject to change.
Upon arriving to Heron Island, the Environmental Management Charge will be applied for the first three nights of your stay in accordance with the number of guests in the room.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Heron Island of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Heron Island
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Check-in at Heron Island is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Heron Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Pool table
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Evening entertainment
- Manicure
- Beauty services
- Private beach area
- Live music/Performance
- Body wrap
- Facial treatments
- Entertainment staff
- Water sports facilities on site
- Body treatments
- Beach
- Foot bath
- Walking tours
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Pedicure
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Body scrub
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Heron Island by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min
- Ferry 2h
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Room options at Heron Island include:
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at Heron Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Heron Island is 3.7 miles from the center of Heron Island.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Heron Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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Heron Island has 1 restaurant:
- Shearwater Restaurant
