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Immerse yourself in reef life
“There aren't many places on Earth where you can stay, sleep and play on one of The 7 Wonders Of The World”
Jeff and May Moore, Port Macquarie
If you’re a nature lover, Heron Island really is a special place. It’s not a Great Barrier Reef resort, it’s a resort on the Great Barrier Reef. Because Heron Island is a natural coral cay that lies 89kms off the coast of Queensland, you don’t have to travel out to the reef by boat to experience one of the wonders of the world. Your accommodation is literally surrounded by it, you can see a myriad of colourful coral and reef fish right off the beach.
In the crystal clear aquamarine waters surrounding the island, stunning coral gardens and sea creatures great and small flourish in abundance and colour. It makes Heron Island a natural place for divers, swimmers and people who love to snorkel. It's also a natural choice for those who like to explore and laze on beaches far from crowds.
Of course all the wildlife isn’t purely aquatic, Green turtles have made the beaches on the island their nesting home. So too have birds of all sizes and kinds, in numbers you simply will not believe. Little wonder that Heron is part of a World Heritage listed area and home to one of Australia’s premier marine research stations. The reef and its surrounds are in pristine condition. Meticulous planning has gone into making sure the environment and all the wildlife on the island are protected at all costs.
We started with the natural beauty of the reef and the kaleidoscope of the life it inspires. We added our passion for food and service and complemented it with the little luxuries that make holidays complete. Heron Island is your natural place on the reef if you love all things natural.
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