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About this property

Wilson Island provides adults-only accommodations with a restaurant, a bar and a private beach area. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. At the resort, the rooms include a balcony with a sea view. At Wilson Island every room includes a wardrobe and a shared bathroom. Guests at the accommodations can enjoy meals and beverages. The property also offers snorkeling equipment and board games for guests. Transfers from between Heron Island and Wilson Island are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Activities:

    • Canoeing

    • Snorkeling

    • Private beach area


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charlotte
    Australia Australia
    The location is spectacular and the truly wonderful thing is that the team on the island surpassed all expectations even in this stunning location, making our stay truly special. The facilities are excellent which is remarkable for such a remote...
  • Elana
    Australia Australia
    Enjoying the secluded beaches with turtles coming up to lay their eggs is so special.
  • Nikki
    Australia Australia
    We had an exceptional stay at Wilson Island for my husband’s birthday and were even lucky enough to have the whole island to ourselves. We kayaked with whales, snorkelled with turtles, watched the sunset as the noddies returned to the island, and...
  • Wade
    Australia Australia
    Witnessing the turtles hatching. Crystal-clear water for snorkeling. The way we were looked after by the staff. No phones or internet!
  • David
    Australia Australia
    The snorkelling was brilliant as was the food, the staff, the turtles, the sea life and all was perfect!!
  • Clelia
    Australia Australia
    I loved the quiet and relaxing feeling of the place, the ability to snorkel off the beach, and see such a variety of sea creatures even baby sharks. I'll have to try Kayaking next time.
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    The isolation was fabulous. Lack of phone service etc fabulous. Food service fabulous. Staff fabulous. Environment fabulous.
  • Helena
    Australia Australia
    Food was other level 😋 absolutely delicious. Staff super friendly. And the spot itself is exactly as you see on photos, paradise.
  • Elena
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This is an exceptional place to visit Great Barrier Reef! You are surrounded by nature and can profit from it enormously. The "all-inclusive" food and drinks are also very good.
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    Einzigartige Natur, wunderschöner Strand, sehr nette, herzliche Hosts, gutes Essen.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Long House
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional

House rules

Wilson Island takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Wilson Island is accessible by boat from Heron Island. The transfer between Wilson Island and Heron Island is included in the accommodations but guests will still need to make their way to Heron Island.

The boat to Wilson Island departs Heron Island at approximately 2.00 pm. The return transfer will depart Wilson Island at approximately 10.00 am. Heron Island is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat transfer will depart Gladstone Marina 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 Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. The Heron Islander does not be operating on Christmas Day. The cost of the transfer on the Heron Islander is AUD 85 per adult one-way and AUD 45 per child one-way. Please contact the Heron Island Reservations team to make your transfer booking.

Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation. An Environmental Management Charge (EMC) of AUD 7.00 per person per day (for guests 5 years and older) to a maximum of AUD 21.00 per person per stay will be charged direct to guests. Price is subject to change.

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 Wilson 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.