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LAST MINUTE - from $169 pp/night with breakfasts & all non-motorised watersports, plus...
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KIDS STAY & EAT FREE - when sharing with adults, for children aged 0-12 years inclusive - on sale for travel to 31 Mar 2010
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The Resort
Heron Island is a true coral cay surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef. The reef experience on Heron is a unique one few other resorts in the world can offer. It has a relaxed island lifestyle that sets Heron apart, a sophisicated yet casual resort atmosphere. Explore and discover the natural attractions that have made Heron famous around the world.
At night enjoy live entertainment, dancing or a quiet drink at the Pandanus Lounge. A Heron holiday combines the rare excitement of nature with all the comforts of an international resort.
Our consultants regularly visit Heron Island to improve their product knowledge - view some of their recent photos here.
Accommodation - see
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Heron Island Resort has 109 rooms including a Beach House and is suitable for families, couples, singles and disabled guests. Guests can choose from a wide range of styles, from absolute beach frontage with direct access to the water and views of the reef, to garden settings offering maximum privacy.
Activities
Heron Island Resort offers some of the world's best reef diving. There's a choice of spectacular sites just minutes from the beach, and can you imagine a better place to learn to dive? Join a guided reef walk to learn more about the unique ecology of the Great Barrier Reef or snorkel off the beach and come face to face with the kaleidoscope of marine life just below the surface.
Enjoy a day trip to explore an idyllic, uninhabited coral cay or spend the day just lazing by the pool. The choice is yours. At night there's live entertainment, dancing or a quiet drink at the Pandanus Lounge.
Dining
Heron Island Resort takes great pride in maintaining the higher standards of food and service. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style with a picnic hamper option, while dinner features a 3 course table d'hote or themed buffet with a superb seafood buffet on Saturdays.
FOUR Reasons to book your next holiday here... more
1. SERVICE... Australia's #1 agency for our resorts means we know them best
2. PRICE... Exclusive specials & upgrades that no-one else can offer
3. PAYMENTS... No credit card fees for AMEX cardholders & options to avoid fees on other cards
4. PEACE OF MIND... 24/7 trip support just a FREECall away if needed!
Reservations & Enquiries...
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Phone (Australia)
1800 456 236 (International)
+617 3100 7999
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Submit a
Travel Enquiry Form for a same day response.
Facilities
• 24hr room service • Beach towels • Boutique • Dive Centre • EFTPOS facilities • Entertainment • Facsimile • Flora & fauna reference literature • Foreign currency exchange • Games room • Guest laundries • Internet kiosk • Library • Massage • Medical centre • Movie screenings • Pool freshwater • Postal service • Public telephones • Reef Interpretation Centre & classes • Safety deposit facilities • Water sports & gear
Inclusions
• Birdlife walks • Daily activity programme • Guided reef walks • Island ecology walks • Moon Ceremony • Movies under the stars • Nightly entertainment • Reef interpretative workshops • Research station walks • Snorkelling lessons in pool • Star Gazing • Tennis (floodlit) • Turtle viewing in season • Wildlife presentations
Extras
• Fishing trips • Guided paddle ski tours • Glass bottom boat tours • Night Reef Walk • Semi-submersible coral viewing cruises • Scuba PADI courses • Scenic heli flights • Snorkelling equipment and excursions • Scuba night & adventure dives • Scuba discovery 1 day course • Sunset wine & cheese cruises • Therapeutic massage
Communications
Internet: • Kiosk • Point Suites have Internet dataports • For recharging batteries, local power supply is 240v 60hz, rooms have 110v.
Telephones: • Nil Mobile coverage • Foyer (Phone Card) • Rooms - STD/IDD telephones are provided only in the Beach House & Point Suites.
Events & Conferences - capacity 100
Heron Island Resort offers the ultimate conference and meeting experience as it is located on the Great Barrier Reef. The Wistari Room caters to groups up to 100 people. For assistance please contact our
Groups Specialist.
Getting There
Heron Island is located 70km off the coast of Gladstone. Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Gladstone. The high speed launch departs Gladstone Marina at 11am daily and takes approximately 2 hours to reach Heron Island. A helicopter transfer departs the airport daily on demand during daylight hours and the scenic flight takes 40 minutes. The heli is highly recommended during windy conditions to avoid seasickness. Transfers do not operate on Christmas Day.
Spa
The new day spa at Heron Island Resort, Aqua Soul Spa, has 5 treatment rooms including a double massage and double vichy shower room. They use both Phytomer and Sodashi for their Spa treatments. As Phytomer has 100% marine ingredients, they allow you to embrace the re-mineralising, balancing and relaxing virtues of the sea. The richness of the sea is matched by the nurturing strength of natural botanicals.
Sodashi products are a premium all-Australian natural skin and body care range, highly-respected and known for their healing and relaxation properties. 'Sodashi' is an ancient Sanskrit word which means 'wholeness, purity and radiance' - these form the pillars of Sodashi and are the basis of the spa philosophy at Aqua Soul.
Children
The Heron Island Resort Kids Junior Rangers Program (7-12 years inclusive) is available during Australian school holidays. Children enjoy hands-on activities and have the chance to earn a colourful collection of 15 badges for participating in different activities. A one-off registration fee of $55 applies for each Junior Ranger participant with fees generating funds for the Queensland Turtle Conservation Program. Babysitting is available on request throughout the year at an additional charge.
Honeymoons
Heron Island Resort honeymoon packages are available on request.
Awards
• 2003 - Travel + Leisure (US) World's Best Awards " Top 10 Islands - Great Barrier Reef Islands"
• 2003 - Travel Channel (US) World's Best Lists "Experience Nature Top 10 - Great Barrier Reef"
Heron Island Reviews -
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"As a female traveling by myself in another country, I was concerned about going to a resort, but I had a great time. I met many new friends and was entranced by the beauty of the island and the reef. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the accomodations were excellent. I would recommend Heron Island to anyone!"Judy C., Lansing, MI. USA
"...we had a wonderful holiday at Heron Island & can thoroughly recommend it to any of your clients. We were lucky with the weather so scuba was great. Saw turtles laying and hatching & we even loved the noisy birds! Thank you for your help with all the arrangements, which were first class."Vern & Jenny S., Adelaide, Australia
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