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.

Top things to do:

• Explore some of Australia’s best snorkelling and scuba diving sites at Heron Island. The island’s profusion of marine life attracts snorkellers and scuba divers from across the globe. 
• Witness the wonder of nesting sea turtles. The island’s rainforest, sand dunes and rich flora and fauna provide the perfect habitat for an abundance of nesting sea turtles and bird life. 
• On the island, you will also find the University of Queensland Heron Island Research Station. The facility is one of the primary coral reef research stations in the world.