Great Barrier Reef Conference Venue

Heron Island

Conferences and Incentives

Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island is a coral cay with soft white sand and crystal clear waters.

Snorkeling around Heron

The Wistari Room

Reef Walking

Vichy Shower

How Many Rooms

109 rooms - 4 different room grades

Number of Meeting Rooms

Largest Meeting Room Capacity

110 delegates - Wistari Conference Room (Theatre Style)

Meals Included In Tariff

Full buffet breakfast

Group Dining Options

Start the day with a private BBQ breakfast on the Wistari Terrace, enjoy sunset canapés in the Brady Pavilion, or treat your tastebuds to a selection of delicious buffet style menus such as the Reef Magic seafood menu.

Suitable For Incentives

Yes - with an interest in reef based activities.

It is also possible to arrange an intimate incentive incorporating both Wilson Island and Heron Island.

Group Activities

Heron Island has developed an exciting program of interactive and interpretative activities.

Snorkel and/or dive boat charters
Semi submersible reef viewing tour (NB: unavailable for the remainder of 2007 due to maintenance)
Wine and cheese sunset cruise
Fishing trips
Glass bottom surf ski tour
Reef, bird and island interpretative walks
Spa treatments at the Aqua Soul Spa

Getting There

Air Connections - Flights are available to Gladstone with QantasLink.
Launch - A complimentary coach departs Gladstone Airport at 10.15 am to Gladstone Marina. The catamaran departs at 11.00 am to Heron Island and returns to Gladstone Marina at approximately 3.45 pm daily where the complimentary coach will take guests back to the airport to connect with flights. The launch transfer takes approximately 120 minutes. (Maximum 140 delegates).
Helicopter - Marine Helicopters depart Gladstone Airport daily on demand during daylight hours. Flying time is approximately 30 minutes. (Maximum 5 delegates per flight). Maximum 15kg of luggage.