heron island

• Heron Island is an evergreen coral cay* surrounded by 24 hectares of coral reef at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.
• • Heron Island is a World Heritage-Listed Marine National Park, all flora and fauna is protected, so the island is a nature lover’s paradise with the emphasis on enjoying natural beauty.
  • Heron Island is world famous for its fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling – with more than 20 dive sites
• • An amazing array of animal life can be discovered throughout the year, such as the delightful Green and Loggerhead Turtles.
  • The Heron Island Research Station Tour, one of the most popular activities at Heron Island, is run by station staff, providing detailed insight into how the station operates and the research that is conducted there. 
  • Heron Island is a very special place, where you can see Humpback whales migrating north from June to September each year.