A drop in an ocean full of fish
Heron Island is located off Gladstone, at the southern
end of the Great Barrier Reef National Park. For those who
don't like boats or are traveling with non-divers, Heron
Island is a good compromise.
It is a beautiful island right in the Great Barrier Reef
with a very pretty resort.
Diving
Diving
at the southern end of the Barrier Reef is a little different
to the north. Whilst the reef here is home to almost all
of the tropical water fish of further north, there are several
species of temperate water fish also.
Without doubt, you get the best diving at the Great Barrier
Reef from Live-aboards, however, if you under no circumstances
want to stay on overnight vessels, Heron Island is the best
option for an island resort with good dive sites.
Click here
for general information about the diving regions of the
Heron Island.
Click
here for more details about Heron Island
Wilson Island
Note, here is something special! Exclusive 6-star camping.
If you just like snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef,
Wilson Island might be the right choice for you. Wilson
Island is a tiny coral cay, surrounded with pristine reef
and beaches.
Wilson Island offers comfortable designer-inspired tent
accommodation for a maximum of just 12 guests. It is only
15 km away from Heron Island.
Click
here for more details about Wilson Island.
How
to get there
Heron
Island is located east of the coastal town of Gladstone
which is the place from where you can reach the island.
There is a daily catamaran transfer from Gladstone (check-in
before 10.30am). The Ferry returns from the island in the
afternoon. (Arrival in Gladstone about 3.45pm). The Cat
takes a little under two hours to get to the island. Alternatively
you can use a helicopter service which offers fantastic
views on the reef and very flexible schedules. You reach
Gladstone by daily flights from Brisbane.
It is not possible to pre-book any diving for certified
divers. You have to arrange for diving when you are on Heron.
Independent
