Heron Island Resort 2018
Get close to turtles and colourful marine life staying at the eco-certified Heron Island Resort, in the Southern Great Barrier Reef - one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Spend five nights in a Turtle Room with private deck and enjoy daily buffet breakfasts, a buffet dinner, a romantic picnic experience with a bottle of wine, a nightly sunset drink per person, AU$100 resort credit per room, AU$50 Spa credit per room, 20% discount on diving experiences, a semi-submarine experience for two adults and more. Plus, two kids (aged 12 and under) stay and play for free with breakfast included!
Getting to Heron Island is easy. Fly to Gladstone, Queensland. Seaplanes depart Gladstone for Heron Island daily (subject to tide times). A launch service also departs Gladstone Marina for Heron Island on scheduled days (excluding Tuesdays, Thursdays and Christmas Day). Click here for more information.
Airport transfers are not included in your package. Transfers from Gladstone Airport cost approximatly AU$64 per person, please contact the hotel directly for more information and bookings.
Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.
Located off the coast of Queensland, right in the heart of the Southern Barrier Reef, Heron Island is home to a dazzling array of native wildlife ranging from rays and hordes of multi-coloured tropical fish to charming turtles and resident birds. The island boasts an information centre, dive boats and marine biologists who can guide you through the unique coral reef and point out the native birds, plants and turtles that call Heron home.
Make sure you pack the latest bestseller because there is no Wi-Fi or mobile reception on the island. Instead you can look forward to reconnecting with the kids or your special someone while enjoying nature at its absolute best.
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What You’ll Love…
The Resort – Located directly on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Nature expert Sir David Attenborough said that the Great Barrier Reef is his favourite place on earth, and at the southernmost tip lies Heron Island. As one of the only resorts situated directly on the reef, Heron Island Resort serves as an idyllic sun-drenched nature retreat that showcases sandy beaches with crystal clear waters and an endless garden of coral.
Heron Island Resort is an advanced eco-certified resort which has been built to minimise impact and maximise an understanding of its unique natural environment. Imagine sipping on your complimentary nightly sunset cocktail while experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a clutch of baby turtles (check for hatching season before booking your trip) waddling into the water.
The Room – Only a short walk to the beach from your private deck
Embrace your natural surrounds when staying in a Turtle Room located on the ground floor. These rooms feature a queen-size bed, en suite bathroom with shower, tea and coffee-making facilities, a cosy indoor seating area and a furnished private timber deck that looks out across the tropical gardens and is also just a short stroll from the beach. As part of the eco ethos, there’s no air-conditioning, just ceiling fans in most of the resort’s rooms.
VIP UPGRADE: Get even closer to the beach when you upgrade to a Reef Room, just steps away from the crystal-clear waters of the Coral Sea. Inside you’ll find a queen-size bed, plus a comfy day bed, lounge area and a private balcony or deck located close to the beach, with partial reef and water views through a canopy of trees.
BONUS: Stay seven nights and receive a complimentary sunset cruise where you’ll glide through the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
The Food – Daily breakfast, a dinner for two, a romantic picnic and more
Fuel up for a fun day exploring the island with daily buffet breakfast served at the resort’s in-house Shearwater Restaurant, where you can tuck into tempting options in a tropical setting.
Surprise a loved one with a romantic picnic experience with a complimentary gourmet picnic hamper and bottle of wine for you to enjoy anywhere on the island, and indulge in a sumptuous buffet dinner on one night during your stay at Shearwater Restaurant. You’ll also receive an AU$100 resort credit per room to use towards food and beverages. Plus, you’ll love unwinding each evening with a complimentary drink per person (your choice of beer, wine or sparkling).
See & Do – Discover the island with an I.Spy semi submarine experience, variety of complimentary resort activities & AU$50 spa credit per room
One of the world’s seven natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef is a spectacular underwater playground and Heron Island Resort is the perfect starting point for your underwater adventures. With 20% discount on any diving experience at PADI Discovery Scuba Diving, you could explore the shipwreck located just off shore or learn how to dive in the most beautiful waters in the world. Those seeking a little adventure should grab some snorkeling gear and head out to one of 21 dive sites located within 15 minutes from the island.
Enjoy an incredible I.Spy semi submarine experience for two adults and two children, so you can explore beneath the waves and see the vibrant marine life in their natural habitat, or relax with a $50 Spa voucher per room, to be used at the blissful on-site Spa, Aqua Soul Spa.
Want to learn more about turtles? Take a complimentary early morning or late evening stroll around the beaches with an experienced Naturalist Guide, who will provide you with information about observing turtles, nesting season and the biology of these incredible creatures.
Perfect for everyone
The resort is perfectly suited for all types of travellers, from couples seeking island romance, to families in search of sand, sun and fun.
- Shearwater Restaurant
- Aqua Soul Spa
- Wireless internet available in Baillie’s Bar (charges apply)
- Public telephones (no mobile phone reception on the island)
- Daily activities program
- Flora & fauna reference literature
- Swimming pool
- Board games
- Resort boutique
- Guest laundry service and facilities
- Marine parks interpretive centre
- Registered nurse and first aid clinic
Please note: An environmental management charge of AU$6.50 (ex GST) applies per person, per day (for guests aged five years and above) to a maximum of AU$19.50 per person, per stay and will be charged directly by the resort. Price is subject to change without notice.
Valid for travel from 1 October 2018 until 31 March 2019 (bookings must be made before 14 January 2019).
Blackout Dates: Not available for travel
20 December 2018 - 13 January 2019
Check Availability: To confirm your dates of stay at purchase, click on ‘Check Availability’ and select your preferred package. Use the calendar to browse and select available dates. Dates with a surcharge are identified.
Buy Now Book Later: If you want to secure this offer and don’t know when you want to travel please select ‘Buy Now & Book Later’. This will secure your package and give you the flexibility to choose your travel dates - within the book by and validity period and subject to availability. To select dates post purchase, simply select ‘My Escapes’ under the ‘My Account’ tab and follow the prompts.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Within 7 days of purchase we’ll happily provide a full refund on cancellation of your escape (so long as you don’t have a confirmed booking/stay in the next 14 days).
Feel Like Changing your Dates? No Worries… You can make one (1) change to the date of your booking provided the change is made no less than 45 days before the start of your original booking date and provided you choose dates which are of an equal value and are available. Any change to booking dates is subject to and must be made online in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Turtle Room - Packages are valid for two adults
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is two adults, two children and one infant. See the ’ Child Policy’ below:
Child Policy: Up to two children (aged 12 years and under) may stay free of charge sleeping on existing bedding (one queen bed) with accommodation and breakfast only.
Baby Policy: One infant (aged two years and under) may stay free of charge and will not count towards maximum occupancy. A cot can be provided by the resort free of charge.
Reef Room - Packages are valid for two adults
Maximum Room Capacity: The maximum room capacity is three adults and one infant OR two adults, two children and one infant. See the ’ Extra Guest Policy’ below:
Extra Guest Policy: An additional guest (aged 13 years and above) may stay for a surcharge of AU$63 per night, sleeping on a rollaway bed with accommodation, nightly drink and breakfast only. Payable directly to the resort.
Child Policy: Up to two children (aged 12 years and under) may stay free of charge sleeping on existing bedding (one queen bed and one single day bed) with accommodation and breakfast only.
Baby Policy: One infant (aged two years and under) may stay free of charge and will not count towards maximum occupancy. A cot can be provided by the resort free of charge.
Connecting rooms are not available.
Please note, boat transfers to the resort do not run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Transfers are not included in your package but we recommend booking directly with the hotel to avoid confusion.
Please note that Heron Island Resort is a secluded resort and mobile coverage is not available. Wi-Fi is available for an additional charge in some area of the resort, connection might be intermittent at times.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Dinner is themed buffet on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are Chef’s table d’hote. Guests can use their included dinner for either of these (AU$30 per person surcharge applies for Seafood Buffet on Saturday night, payable directly to the hotel)
Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.
