Heron Island Great Barrier Reef Australia
Heron Island is a true coral cay located right on the
Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim straight off the beach to an
endless garden of coral where the waters are teeming with fish and
marine life. Being located in a World Heritage Listed area, you
can expect the outdoors to be number one on your to-do list.
It's what you don't see around Heron that makes the resort so
special. You won't see any buildings above the tree line. And you
won't bump into any day trippers either. The reef experience on
Heron is exclusively for guests, a unique experience few other
resorts in the world offer.
Heron Island is world famous for its fantastic scuba diving and
snorkelling. Experience some of Australia's best dive spots - more
than 30 dive sites are available, half of which are only 15
minutes from the beach.
An amazing array of animal life can be discovered throughout
the year, such as the delightful Green and Loggerhead Turtles.
Heron is renowned for its abundance of birdlife with dense Pisonia
forests which are home to thousands of Noddy Terns and Shearwater
Mutton Birds.
If it's school holidays, you can sign the kids up for the
(7-12yrs), where they'll get up close and personal with a
wonderful variety of marine creatures, and explore the fascinating
coral cay.
After a day of island exploration, pay a visit to the
,
where you can relax and rejuvenate in delightful surrounds whilst
experiencing a treatment. Heron Island is open year round, with
bird season at its peak in January to March. Turtle nesting season
is also during this period, and offers the unique opportunity to
see hatchlings scurrying to the sea.
Please note: The dive and snorkelling
experiences on Heron Island are weather and tidal dependent and
may be subject to change.
Accommodation
The Beach House
Located beachside and set within a grove of trees the Beach
House offers filtered ocean views and a private boardwalk provides
direct access to the beach. The Beach House offers maximum privacy
and is located a short stroll away from the central resort
facilities and restaurant.
The Beach House is air conditioned and features a separate
bedroom, with spacious ensuite including a bath and shower. An
expansive living area features an oversized sofa and work desk and
opens out onto a private patio with outdoor furniture and outdoor
shower. Other room features include a mini bar, CD player, STD/IDD
telephone..
Point Suites
Point Suites are set in a premium position with an outlook that
offers uninterrupted reef views and magical sunsets over the Great
Barrier Reef. Suites are within easy access of the resort
amenities.
Point Suites are spacious and include a large ensuite and
separate dressing room. A generous living area extends through
glass doors to an extensive outdoor terrace with sun lounges and
walking out onto the lawn and resort gardens. Suites are
air-conditioned and enjoy a range of in-room comforts including a
mini bar, a CD player and phone.
Wistari Suites
Wistari Suites are situated within a secluded garden setting
with filtered ocean views and offer maximum privacy. Interiors are
spacious and include a living area with sofa and armchair and
separate sleeping area with King Size bed. Wistari Suites are
air-conditioned and have a mini-bar, CD player and telephone in
the room.
A private outdoor terrace features wooden furniture and a two
person hammock. The Suites are a short stroll away from the
central resort facilities, beach and walking tracks.
Heron Beachside Suites
Beachside Suites offer spectacular filtered views over the
Great Barrier Reef and are set in a prime beachside location with
direct access to the beach and reef
Double glass sliding doors fill the room with natural light and
connect both the spacious bedroom and separate living area with a
large outdoor balcony.
The living area features a divan, comfortable armchairs, coffee
table and desk. The Suites offer a large bathroom, mini-bar and CD
player.
Reef Suites
Reef Suites are positioned close to the beach and offer
filtered reef and water views through a canopy of beachside trees
and shrubs. The living area extends outdoors to a balcony or
garden setting, interiors are light and comfortable.
Family room configurations are available.
Turtle Rooms
Turtle Rooms are located in a garden setting, a short walk away
from the beach and close to the central resort facilities. With
two rooms per block, all Turtle Rooms are at ground level and
feature a deck and outdoor area. Rooms are compact and interiors
are bright and fresh.
Family room configurations are available.
Dining
Shearwater Restaurant
Breakfast and lunch are buffet style while dinner features a 3
course table d'hote or Saturday seafood buffet and mid week Aussie
BBQ. Open for breakfast from 7.30am - 9.30am, lunch is served from
12.30pm - 2.30pm & dinner is served 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Special diets
catered for by prior arrangement.
A picnic hamper service is available on request
Pandanus Lounge & Baillie's Bar
The Bar & Lounge features panoramic reef views, with a cocktail
bar, entertainment lounge, dance floor and a mezzanine level
library area. The Bar & Lounge opens to an outdoor terrace. Open
from 10.00am to midnight.
Activities & Experiences
Diving Fishing trips Sunset wine cruise Semi-submersible
cruise
Restaurant, lounge & bar Swimming pool Guest Lounge Turtle
nesting tours (peak nesting times)
,
offers young visitors lots of interesting and educational
experiences from reef walks and snorkelling, to turtle tagging,
charting the night sky and piloting a helicopter (Daily from 1
April).
Please note: Some activities, including dive
and snorkelling are subject to weather conditions and wildlife
restrictions.
Some activities, including diving and snorkelling, have age
limitations due to safety regulations
Services & Facilities
- Reception is open from 8.30am to 7.00pm (8.30am to 6.00pm
during Autumn/Winter)
- Major credit cards accepted (1% surcharge)
- Foreign exchange and travellers cheques cashed
- Safety deposit facilities
- Eftpos facilities
- Facsimile facilities
- Postal service
- Public telephones
- Onward flight confirmations
- Daily activity sheet - The Heron Times
- Flora and fauna reference literature
- Swimming pool
- Beach towels
- Board games
- Guest Departure Facilities
- Guest laundry facilities (machines complimentary)
- Cots available
- Resort Boutique stocking clothing, souvenirs, confectionary,
magazines, newspapers, toiletries and voltage adaptors (voltage
on Heron is 240V A.C.)
- Marine Centre & Shop (PADI/NAUI qualified) for dive
equipment hire and sales
- Marine Parks interpretative Centre
- Registered nurse & first aid centre
- Heron Kids Junior Rangers Program (7-12 years inclusive)
available during Australian school holidays - charges apply
- Conference facility for up to 100 people
- Evening nature slide presentations and latest movie releases
- Internet access available at reception (dial-up)
- Heron Island operates 1 hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time
(EST) all year round
Holidays and Short Breaks
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