It is time to dust the sand off the welcome mat in preparation for the arrival of hundreds of sea turtles who return to Heron Island year after year for their annual breeding and nesting season.
Although you can swim with turtles year-round at Heron Island, from November to March, endangered Loggerhead and Green Sea Turtles return on the high tide to nest in the dunes. Then from December to April, be enchanted by hatchlings as they begin to erupt from their nests.
To be part of this magical experience take advantage of our Turtle Package
Pricing is based on accommodation chosen and includes:
- Accommodation with full breakfast daily
- Snorkelling equipment hire (snorkel, fins and mask)
- A $100 Marine Centre Voucher – which can be used towards a tour of your choice, including a Snorkel Tour, I-Spy Semi-Submersible Tour or Sunset Cruise
- Turtle Tours with qualified naturalist guides
- Learn more at the Evening Turtle Presentations
From $202 AUD* per person per night twin share
On sale now, for travel from 1 November to 31 March 2027
Black out dates: 19 December 2026 - 13 January 2027
This package is inclusive of 2 guests.
Terms and Conditions: Minimum of 3 night stay required. Subject to availability. Package inclusions are not interchangeable or redeemable for cash and any unused portion cannot be refunded. 1 x $100 Marine Centre Voucher is included in the package and excludes; dive courses, Discovery Program and merchandise available at the Marine Centre store. Tours and presentations are subject to weather restrictions, tides and scheduling. Tours will not be refunded if cancelled due to weather. Further conditions may apply.
Child Policy: Children 12 years and under in addition to the 2 guests included in the rates will incur a charge of $35 per child per night when using existing bedding. Price includes daily Breakfast and Snorkel, Mask and Flippers hire for length of stay.
Additional Adults: Adults in addition to the 2 guests included in the rates will incur a charge of $105 per adult per night when using existing bedding. Price includes daily Breakfast and Snorkel, Mask and Flippers hire for length of stay.
Extra Bedding: Porta Cot is Free of Charge if required.