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Heron Island
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Heron Island
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WiFi (surcharge)
Outdoor pool (unheated)
Restaurant
Non-smoking property
Guest laundry
Bar / Lounge
Day spa
Breakfast service
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Turtle Room
Turtle Room
Sleeps 2
All Turtle Rooms are located close to North Beach and set amongst Heron Island’s ancient Pisonia Forest, which comes alive with hundreds of thousands of seabirds during nesting season from October through March. Comfortable and compact, these ground-level rooms are appointed with an en-suite with shower and feature a delightful timber deck and outdoor area.
The Turtle Rooms consist of 1 Queen Bed.
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Turtle Family Room
Turtle Family Room
Sleeps 5
All Turtle Family Rooms are set amongst Heron Island’s ancient Pisonia Forest, which comes alive with hundreds of thousands of seabirds during nesting season from October through March. Convenient to the pool and a short walk from the beach, these spacious rooms feature an en-suite bathroom with shower. Family rooms offer a ground floor setting, however one block of four rooms is available with either ground floor or first floor rooms.
The Turtle Family rooms include 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds. An additional rollaway bed can be added to the ground floor rooms at a cost of $75 per night.
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Reef Room
Reef Room
Sleeps 4
Located on beautiful North Beach, Reef Rooms are comfortable and spacious with an en-suite bathroom with shower and an outdoor terrace with filtered views through the natural vegetation overlooking the reef.
The Reef Rooms consist of 1 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed. An additional rollaway bed can be added to the ground floor rooms at a cost of $75 per night.
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Reef Family Room
Reef Family Room
Sleeps 5
Available on the ground floor or upper levels, Reef Family Rooms offer either partial beach or forest views. These rooms feature an en-suite with shower and an outdoor terrace.
The Reef Family Rooms consist of 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds. An additional rollaway bed can be added to the ground floor rooms at a cost of $75 per night.
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Beachside Room
Beachside Room
Sleeps 4
Offering access to both the Great Barrier Reef and the resort’s beachfront, Beachside Rooms are spacious, with glass sliding doors opening up onto a outdoor balcony or terrace. The living area features partial ocean views, two day beds, an oversized cane chair and a coffee table. These rooms are available on both the upper level and ground floor.
The Beachside Rooms consist of 1 King Zipper Bed and 2 Day Beds.
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Getting there
Check-in time
From 15:00
Check-out time
Until 10:00
IMPORTANT NOTE
Addition Environmental Management Charge paid directly at checkout. The current fee is $8.00 per person per day (for guests 5 years and over) to a maximum fee of $24.00 per person per stay.At this World Heritage-listed Marine National Park all flora and fauna is protected, so the island is a nature lover's paradise, where the emphasis is on enjoying natural beauty. Stress is replaced by a sense of adventure, and your days are filled with discovery.Heron offers many activities such as guided island and reef walks, semi-submersible cruises and private beach picnics. An amazing array of animal and bird life can be discovered throughout the year, such as the delightful Green and Loggerhead Turtles. Heron is also world famous for its fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling. Experience some of Australia’s best dive spots - more than 20 dive sites are available, half of which are only 15 minutes from the beach.At certain times of the year, turtle nesting and hatching take precedent over all other island activities. At Heron Island, the resort has been thoughtfully designed to blend with the surrounding environment.In the crystal clear aquamarine waters surrounding the island, stunning coral gardens and sea creatures great and small flourish in abundance and colour. They make Heron Island a natural place for divers, swimmers, and people who love to snorkel. The resort also offers an array of choices for those who like to explore and laze on beaches far from crowds, with no reef “day-trippers” to spoil the peace and quiet.
Please Note: Heron Island is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat transfer will depart Gladstone for Heron Island at 09:30 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The return boat transfer will depart from Heron Island at 12:45 daily, except Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Heron Islander will not be operating on Christmas Day, 25 December. The cost of the transfer on the Heron Islander is AU $99 per adult each way and AU $80 per child each way. Please contact the Heron Island Reservations Team to book your boat transfer or enquire about the cost of a scenic helicopter transfer.
Please note there is no mobile phone coverage on Heron Island.
WiFi (surcharge)
Outdoor pool (unheated)
Restaurant
Non-smoking property
Guest laundry
Bar / Lounge
Day spa
Breakfast service
After confirming your booking please contact our reservation team on 1800 875 343 (within Australia) and 1855 251 8261 (outside Australia)to arrange your transfer from Gladstone to Heron Island. Additional charges apply for the transfer.
*IMPORTANT NOTE*
Addition Environmental Management Charge paid directly at checkout. The current fee is $7.00 per person per day (for guests 5 years and over) to a maximum fee of $21.00 per person per stay.
Bed Types are requests only and may not be honoured at the hotel if availability does not permit.Important information
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