Experience nature at its best on Heron Island, world famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of marine life. Part of The Great Barrier Reef, it was World Heritage-listed in 1981 and is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It covers 344,400 square kms, is 2,300 km long or approximately half the length of the Australian Eastern coastline.
Heron Island is a coral cay located near the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern Great Barrier Reef. Being a coral cay rather than an island, Heron Island is one of the very best places to explore the reef. While many islands in the Great Barrier Reef are close to the mainland, with Heron Island being two hours by boat from Gladstone, you're in the very heart of the reef.
Top Things to do on Heron Island
1. See a turtle's cycle of life.
2. See the Great Eight marine animals.
3. Snorkel in crystal clear water.
4. Go for a dive (without getting wet)
5. Stay at an exclusive resort.
6. Meet the birds of Heron Island.
7. Visit Heron Island's research station.