Accommodation Specials!
ISLAND GETAWAY
Green Island Resort is the only luxury resort in Tropical North Queensland located on a true coral cay!
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Full Buffet Breakfast Daily
Return ferry from Cairns
Many Island Activities
From $626 per person!
(based on twin share)
Experience the best that North Queensland has to offer. The Rainforest & Island Relaxation package offers you the ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest getaway!
DAINTREE ECO LODGE
BREAKFAST DAILY
OUTER REEF CRUISE
30 MIN MASSAGE
GUIDED RAINFOREST WALK
SAVE $1034!
Daydream Island Resort is a beauitful destination for action and excitement, fun and adventure, romance and relaxation. With an endless array of activities to choose from there is something for everyone.
STAY 4 PAY 3
Only $449 per person twin share
Kids stay & eat breakfast FREE,
Many FREE activities!
Stay between now and 30/June/2012
Lizard Island Resort is consistently ranked as one of the top ten luxury resorts in the world. Located right on the Great Barrier Reef, there are 24 powdery-white beaches and 40 villas and suites.
Your tarrif includes all five star dining and fine Australian wines, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, use of non-motorised water sports & dinghy hire plus more!
Stay between now and 31/July/2012
Long Island Resort Enjoy the magic of nature with beautiful scenic walking tracks and palm fringed beaches.
From $404 per night
- 5 nights in a Beachfront Room
- 3 meals daily
- Wine & Cheese on arrival
- Portrait by island photographer
- Neck, Back & Shoulder Massage
- 10 min scenic flight
- $50 credit resort voucher
Heron Island Resort - Great Barrier Reef
Heron Island Resort

- All Meals Included
- Kids Stay and eat FREE
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Rates on Heron Island include breakfast, 2 course buffet lunch and 3 course or buffet dinner daily. Kids 2-12 years stay and eat FREE.
At Heron Island you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are literally teeming with beautifully coloured fish and marine life or join a guided reef walk to learn more about the unique ecology of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a day trip to explore an idyllic, uninhabited coral cay or spend the day just lazing by the pool. At night there's live entertainment, dancing or a quiet drink at the Pandanus Lounge. Breakfast is included in your room rate and you'll find a range of accommodation to suit your budget. It is the relaxed island lifestyle that sets Heron apart, a sophisticated yet casual resort atmosphere. Resort Features:- Reception from 8.30am to 7:00pm
- Foreign exchange and travellers cheques
- Safety deposit facilities
- Postal service
- Public telephones
- Onward flight confirmations
- Daily activity sheet - The Heron Times
- Flora and fauna reference literature
- Swimming pool
- Beach towels
- Guest Departure Lounge
- Guest laundry facilities
- Cots available free of charge
- Conference facility for up to 100 people
- Internet access available at reception
- Resort Boutique
- Dive Shop
- Marine Parks interpretative Centre
The Pandanus Bar & Lounge features panoramic Reef views, with a cocktail bar, entertainment lounge, dance floor, and a mezzanine level library area. A varied live entertainment program takes place each evening.
Picnic Hampers can be collected from 12:00pm and offer the choice of sandwiches for two or a Mediterranean hamper for two.
- Guided reef walks (subject to tides)
- Guided Birdlife walks
- Wildlife presentations
- Snorkelling lessons in swimming pool
- Tennis (night & day)
- Stargazing
- Island ecology walks
- Evening nature slide presentations and latest movies
- Trivia night
- Snorkelling excursions to the reef edge
- Junior Ranger Program 7 - 12 yrs
- Semi-submersible coral viewing cruises
- Scuba diving
- Discover Scuba (1 day resort course)
- Learn to Dive courses
- Fishing trips
- Scenic helicopter flights
- Sunset wine & cheese cruises
- Beach Picnic Hampers
- Spa treatments
- Turtle Tour (Dec - April)
All Rooms Feature:
- Balcony or terrace
- Ceiling fans
- Refrigerator
- Tea/Coffee making facilities
- Beach towels
- Clock radio
- Ironing facilities
- Extra pillows & blankets
- En-suite bathroom with shower
- Hairdryers
- Umbrellas
Heron Beachside Suites, Point, Wistari and Beach House also offer:
- Bathrobes & slippers
- Coffee plungers
- Mini Bar
- CD player
- Evening turndown*
- Air-conditioning*
- *Unavailable in Heron Beachside suites
Turtle Rooms are located in a garden setting, a short walk away from the beach and close to the central resort facilities. With two rooms per block, all Turtle Rooms are at ground level and feature a deck and outdoor area. Rooms are compact and interiors are bright and fresh.
Family room configurations are available. Queen or Queen + single bed or Queen + 2x single beds.
Reef Rooms are positioned close to the beach and offer filtered reef and water views through a canopy of beachside trees and shrubs. The living area extends outdoors to a balcony or garden setting, interiors are light and comfortable.
Reef Family Rooms may be available on request - Please note that views of the beach can not be guaranteed at time of booking and are subject to availability. Queen + day bed or Queen + 2x single beds.
Beachside Suites offer spectacular filtered views over the Great Barrier Reef and are set in a prime beachside location with direct access to the beach and reef. Double glass sliding doors fill the room with natural light and connect both the spacious bedroom and separate living area with a large outdoor balcony. The living area features a divan, comfortable armchairs, coffee table and desk. The Suites offer a large bathroom, mini-bar and CD player. King + day bed or 2x single beds + day bed. Air conditioning not in Beachside Suites
Wistari Suites are situated within a secluded garden setting with filtered ocean views and offer maximum privacy. Interiors are spacious and include a living area with sofa and armchair and separate sleeping area with King or 2x single beds. Wistari Suites are air-conditioned and have a mini-bar, CD player and telephone in the room. A private outdoor terrace features wooden furniture and a two person hammock. The Suites are a short stroll away from the central resort facilities, beach and walking tracks.
Point Suites are set in a premium position with an outlook that offers uninterrupted reef views and magical sunsets over the Great Barrier Reef. Suites are within easy access of the resort amenities. Point Suites are spacious and include a large ensuite and separate dressing room. A generous living area extends through glass doors to an extensive outdoor terrace with sun lounges and walking out onto the lawn and resort gardens. Point Suites are air-conditioned and enjoy a range of in-room comforts including a mini bar, a CD player and phone. King or 2x single beds.
The Beach House is located beachside and set within a grove of trees, offering filtered ocean views and a private boardwalk that provides direct access to the beach. With only one Beach House on offer, this accommodation offers maximum privacy and is located a short stroll away
from the central resort facilities and restaurant. The Beach House is air conditioned and features a separate bedroom, with spacious ensuite including a bath and shower. An expansive living area features an oversized sofa and work desk and opens out onto a private patio with outdoor furniture and outdoor shower. King + day bed.
Couples Special for Beach House, Point & Wistari Suites:
Bottle of wine on arrival, evening canapés, nightly turndown service and complimentary snorkelling equipment for 2 adults for the duration of their stay.
Kids Special!
Children 12 years and under stay free using existing bedding. Children eat free when dining with a paying adult at buffet restaurants or from the children's menu.
The Junior Ranger program is runs over the Queensland School Holidays. It is $65/child to register. There are 2 sessions daily and can be from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Activities include tree planting, reef walking, beach combing, badge making etc;
DIVE PACKAGE UPGRADE (additional charges apply):
Includes 5 Standard Dives to Heron or Wistari Reefs including air, scuba, weights and boat trip. Additional charges will apply to Children 10-12 years and they may only dive if fully certified and accompanied by an adult. With Gear includes BCD & Regulator. (Minimum 3 night stay).
SPA PACKAGE UPGRADE (additional charges apply):
Includes a Spa consultation to determine best treatments, welcome bottle of Australian Sparkling Wine & two treatments per person for a maximum two hours!
Getting There:
Heron Island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south of the equator), 72 kilometres NE off the coast from Gladstone, central Queensland.
A courtesy coach transfer from Gladstone airport to Gladstone Marina is available. The boat service departs Gladstone Marina at 11.00am daily, duration approx 2hrs.
For self drivers - A car park is available at the Gladstone Marina. This is a secure car park that is locked 24hrs a day and is patrolled by security at night time.
Rates start at $9.00 per day for outdoor parking and $45.00 per week
Rates start at $11.00 per day for undercover parking and $55 per week
HERON ISLAND RESORT
|STUNNING WILDLIFE - TURTLES
|4 NIGHTS FROM $398/AD-TWIN
|KIDS STAY & EAT FREE
|ALL MEALS INCLUDED
Book a minimum 4 nights stay
(*Black out dates apply)
HERON ISLAND
|FREE FERRY TRANSFERS
|KIDS STAY & EAT FREE
Book a minimum 4 nights stay in any room type and receive complimentary return ferry transfers from Gladstone for two adults.
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012 | ||
| Turtle Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $377 | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $399 | |
| Reef Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $457 | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $479 | |
| Heron Beachside Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $577 | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $599 | |
| Point Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $777 | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $799 | |
| Wistari Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $777 | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $799 | |
| The Beach House | PER NIGHT | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, sole use | $807 | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, 2 people | $829 | |
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from 01 April 2012 until 03 April 2012 | ||
| Turtle Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $376 | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $398 | |
| Reef Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $477 | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $499 | |
| Heron Beachside Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $607 | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $629 | |
| Point Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $807 | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $829 | |
| Wistari Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $807 | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $829 | |
| The Beach House | PER NIGHT | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from 04 April 2012 until 16 April 2012 | ||
| Turtle Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $437 | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $459 | |
| Reef Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $517 | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $539 | |
| Heron Beachside Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $647 | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $669 | |
| Point Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| Wistari Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| The Beach House | PER NIGHT | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, sole use | $877 | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, 2 people | $899 | |
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from 17 April 2012 until 13 December 2012 | ||
| Turtle Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $376 | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $398 | |
| Reef Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $477 | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $499 | |
| Heron Beachside Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $607 | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $629 | |
| Point Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $807 | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $829 | |
| Wistari Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $807 | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $829 | |
| The Beach House | PER NIGHT | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from 14 December 2012 until 14 January 2013 | ||
| Turtle Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $437 | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $459 | |
| Reef Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $517 | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $539 | |
| Heron Beachside Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $647 | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $669 | |
| Point Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| Wistari Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| The Beach House | PER NIGHT | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, sole use | $877 | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, 2 people | $899 | |
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from 15 January 2013 until 26 March 2013 | ||
| Turtle Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $376 | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $398 | |
| Reef Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $477 | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $499 | |
| Heron Beachside Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $607 | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $629 | |
| Point Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $807 | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $829 | |
| Wistari Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $807 | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $829 | |
| The Beach House | PER NIGHT | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| All prices shown in Australian Dollars | ||
| Prices valid from 27 March 2013 until 31 March 2013 | ||
| Turtle Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $437 | |
| Turtle Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $459 | |
| Reef Room | PER NIGHT | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, sole use | $517 | |
| Reef Room - Meal Deal, 2 people | $539 | |
| Heron Beachside Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $647 | |
| Beachside Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $669 | |
| Point Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Point Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| Wistari Suite | PER NIGHT | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, sole use | $847 | |
| Wistari Suite - Meal Deal, 2 people | $869 | |
| The Beach House | PER NIGHT | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, sole use | $877 | |
| Beach House - Meal Deal, 2 people | $899 | |
| OPTIONAL EXTRAS | |
| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2012 | |
| SPA Package | $270.00 |
| 5 Dive Package (no gear) | $300.00 |
| Prices valid from now until 31 March 2013 | |
| Heli - one way, per child | $200.00 |
| Heli - one way, per adult | $370.00 |
| Launch - return, per child | $99.50 |
| Launch - return, per adult | $199.00 |
| Launch - one way, per child | $49.75 |
| Launch - one way, per adult | $99.50 |
| Prices valid from 01 April 2012 until 31 March 2013 | |
| Extra Adult + Meal Package | $139.00 |
| Extra Child + Meal Package | $69.00 |
| Spa Package per person | $285.00 |
| CURRENCY CONVERTER | |
| WE DO NOT CHARGE BOOKING FEES OR CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES | |
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Whats Hot!
Gladstone
Heron Island Resort
4 nights from $796/person
Children 12 year and under stay and eat FREE!
All meals included!
Book a minimum 4 nights stay
(*Black out dates apply)
Travel between now and 31/March/2013
Cairns
Visit the beautiful Frankland Islands or take a Wooroonooran Safari!
2 FOR 1!!
Combine a 'full fare all inclusive Frankland Island cruise' with a 'Wooroonooran Safari tour'
OR
Book two full fare adults on either excursion and pay for only one!
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
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2 Day 1 Night Reef Sailing Liveaboard
- Certified Divers -
- 6 dives inc. night dive
- Snorkellers -
- One FREE Intro Dive
$280 inc. all meals, reef levy etc
Travel between now and 30/June/2012
ULTIMATE BONUS OFFER
- 5 nights at Reef View
- FREE Night included
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Use of Catamarans, Paddle Skis, Windsurfers & Snorkelling Equip.
- Use of Sceduled Shuttle
- Return airport transfers
- Use of Gym, Spa, Sauna, Tennis & Squash Court Hire
Only $280 per couple/night
STAY 5 PAY 4
Blackout:5-10 April & 17 Aug-27 Jan '13
Travel between 01/April/2012 and 31/March/2013
Cairns
Never dived on the Great Barrier Reef before? Here's your chance to try out an Intro Dive with Seastar, no experience necessary! Seastar is one of three vessels permitted to access Michaelmas Cay, renowned for its nesting birds and myriad of colourful corals!
DIVE SPECIAL!
INTRO DIVE + EMC
$200 per person
2x CERT DIVES + EMC
$200 per person
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
New Fitzroy Island Package!
Fitzroy Island is fringed with pretty coral gardens in the ocean and a hiking trail up to the lighthouse. Enjoy the many activities the island has to offer such as Sea Kayaking and snorkelling.
FITZROY ISLAND
BARRIER REEF TOUR
RETURN TRANSFERS FROM CAIRNS
from $672 per couple
SAVE $453!
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cairns
Spirit of Freedom takes you on a luxurious adventure to Australia's amazing Coral Sea & Great Barrier Reef!
50% OFF
2ND PERSON
For every booking for 2 passengers, the 2nd person receives 50% OFF the trip
*Blockout dates: departures on 5-April-2012
*Offer applies to retail price only. Reef tax, equipment, courses etc. do not apply
Travel between now and 31/May/2012
Cairns
Budget PADI Learn to Dive Course
FEBRUARY SPECIAL!
SAVE $100!
2 Days Pool & Theory
2 Day trips on ReefQuest
PADI Open Water Certification
*Medical & EMC levies extra*
Travel between now and 29/February/2012
Cairns
Make your trip to the Great Barrier Reef a memorable one! Digital Underwater Camera Hire is easy with Wet Rez.
DIGITAL UNDERWATER CAMERA HIRE
ONE-DAY HIRE
MULTI-DAY HIRE
UNDERWATER HOUSINGS
ALL AVAILABLE AT WET REZ!
Travel between now and 31/March/2012
Cairns
Passions of Paradise cruises to Michaelmas Cay and Paradise Reef daily. Here you can snorkel easily off the shores of a coral cay and see the prettiest, colourful clam gardens and coral as well as beautiful tropical fish.
From $149 per adult
Reef Tax included
Transfer rates apply
Travel between now and 31/March/2012






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