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Description

Location

Covering 18 hectares, the island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south of the equator), 72 km north-east off the coast of Gladstone, central Queensland. It is 534 km north of Brisbane and 1,183 km south of Cairns. Heron Island operates 1 hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) all year round. Gladstone Airport is approximately 72 km from the resort.

Facilities

The resort has a lift and features 109 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The resort has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus.

Rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a telephone, a TV, a radio, a CD player and WiFi. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. The resort has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The outdoor pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its soothing salt water. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and fishing are available. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and snorkelling or, for a fee, diving. Sport and leisure options include yoga or, for a fee, table tennis and billiards. Various wellness options are available at the resort, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. The resort offers plenty of activities and entertainment options, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The resort also offers special catering options.

Features

Bar Coffee/ Tea Maker Direct Dial Telephone Hair Dryer Iron Mini Bar Restaurant Room Service SPA Shops Swimming Pool

Description

Heron Island Resort is a true coral cay, located right on the Great Barrier Reef. The island is ribboned by sugar white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of brilliant coral with beautifully coloured marine life a real nature lover's paradise. Heron offers many activities such as guided island and reef walks, semi-submersible cruises and beach picnics. An amazing array of animal and bird life can also be discovered right throughout the year. And of course Heron is world famous for its scuba diving and snorkelling.

Features

24-hour reception Hotel safe Currency exchange facilities Shop Wired Internet Medical service Laundry service Wi-fi Car park Garage Wheelchair-accessible Check-out hour Check-in hour Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Garden Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) hotel American Express Internet access Fridge Bar Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Conference room EC Restaurant Diving Balcony HighchairsView more

Rooms features

Hairdryer Radio Internet access Fridge Extra beds on demand Balcony Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Wi-fi Cot on demand NO Wheelchair-accessible

Description

Heron Island is surrounded by aquamarine waters, white sand beaches and colourful reefs.

Hotel services and facilities include reception with limited opening hours ( spring /summer: 08.30 - 19.00 and autumn/winter 08.30 - 18.00), safety deposit box, restaurant, bar/lounge, outdoor swimming pool, conference room, internet kiosk ( extra charge), Wi-Fi internet access in lobby (extra charge), public telephone, terrace , spa, board games and resort boutique.
Guided reef walks, island ecology walks and wildlife presentations are being offered complimentary.

All rooms are equipped with balcony/terrace, ceiling fan, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, ironing facilities, clock radio ,hairdryer and umbrella.

***Note: On Heron Island there is no mobile phone reception.
***Note: Heron Island is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat departs Gladstone at 11:00 and departs the resort at 14:00 each day. The duration of the transfer is approximatly 2 hours. The resort runs a courtesy coach to pick guests up from the airport. Additional charges for transfers from Gladstone to Heron Island apply.

Address: Great Barrier Reef, 4680 Heron Island, Queensland, Australia