Heron Island
Heron Island is UNESCO World Heritage-listed and is known as the provider of some of Australia’s best snorkel and scuba diving spots.
About Heron Island
Heron Island can be found around 80km northeast of Gladstone CBD. Popular among the snorkelling and scuba diving community, Heron Island sits upon Heron Reef, a lagoon platform reef boasting 72 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef’s coral species and 900 of the Reef’s 1,500 species of fish.
Stay at the Heron Island Resort for a true island getaway. You'll also find all types of accommodation options in Gladstone CBD and a number of tours and transport options to the island.
Heron Island can be found around 80km northeast of Gladstone CBD. Popular among the snorkelling and scuba diving community, Heron Island sits upon Heron Reef, a lagoon platform reef boasting 72 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef’s coral species and 900 of the Reef’s 1,500 species of fish.
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