Enjoy an Eco Adventure at Heron Island to experience and discover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef

Heron Island is famous around the world for its spectacular coral reef, extraordinary variety of aquatic life, migrating whales, nesting turtles and as a breeding ground for an abundance of bird life. As our guest you are a guest of nature and hope that you will join us in protecting and preserving the pristine beauty and vital natural resources of World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Exemplifying eco-experiences at their best, Heron Island has achieved Advanced Eco-Certification by Ecotourism Australia. In addition to running our own power generator, producing potable water and treating wastewater, Heron Island also provides these services to the independent Heron Island Research Station and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Ranger Station (QPWS), the only two other tenants on Heron Island.

Supporting Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers management of protected areas are Gladstone Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers. Gidarjil was established by Gurang and Gooreng Gooreng peoples to provide Traditional Owner leadership to Care for Country. Through Land and Sea management projects, Gidarjil has created economic, social and cultural opportunities for First Nations people. The Gidarjil Gladstone Land and Sea Rangers work in the Port Curtis Coral Coast (PCCC) country,

Gidarjil Gladstone Land and Sea Rangers’ work includes:

strategic weed management on coast and offshore islands, Capricornia Cays

feral animal management (trapping and baiting) in partnership with QPWS

sea country work including seagrass monitoring, fish and crab surveying, mangrove watch and monitoring of marine turtles

cultural heritage surveys and site management

community beach, river and creek marine debris clean-up events

boat-based compliance and public engagement patrols in collaboration with QPWS and GBRMPA

assistance with fire management in partnership with QPWS

traditional knowledge sharing and engagement with young people through school programs, on-country activities and public events

Heron Island Resort respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we operate, the Bailai, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang,  and Taribelang Bunda peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. And extend that respect to all First Nations peoples.