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Activities

Activities, Heron Island

 ValbyDK Says:  Heron Island is a true coral cay surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef. Lot of activities: Scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, reef walks and much more.All activities can be booked at the Heron Island Resort.You can also just take a walk around the island. There are lots of... 

Sunset

Sunset, Heron Island

 ValbyDK Says:  The sunset on the island is absolutely amazing!You can watch it from the Heron Island Resort. 

Dive Dive Dive or at least Snorkel

Dive Dive Dive or at least Snorkel, Heron Island

 kiwiwahine Says:  The one and normally only reason most people end up on Heron Island is to dive the Great Barrier Reef. Be it with the P& O Resort or the Research Station which occupy this coral cay on the outer reef.It has some superb dive sites that are reached by a short boat trip. My... 

Hotels  

Heron Island Resort

 3 Reviews and 162 Opinions  Full of birds when night is coming...! a lot! a lot! A lot of small turtles, nice! you may walk... 

Restaurants  

Try to include Saturday

Try to include Saturday, Heron Island

 kiwiwahine Says:  All accomodation at Heron is sold as full board and the restaurant provides a huge variety of local produce as well as international cuisine. If you like to snack between meals bring supplies with you as the prices in the bar and shop are steep or be sure to take extra... 

Nightlife  

beach: Baby turtles

beach: Baby turtles, Heron Island

 AS34 Says:  During certain times of the year, like March/April, baby turtles hatch from their nests in the sand. This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen! Just go to the beach around dusk and see these babies pop out of the sand! Although you aren't allowed to interfere with... 

Transportation  

Ferry from Gladstone

Ferry from Gladstone, Heron Island

 ValbyDK Says:  Heron Island is located 70 km off the coast of Gladstone. The high speed ferry departs Gladstone Marina at 11 am daily and takes approximately 2 hours to reach Heron Island. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Explore the wonderful wildlife

Explore the wonderful wildlife, Heron Island

 gpadams Says:  One of the best aspects of Heron Island is the amazing wildlife. From the baby sea turtles hatching to the beautiful birds (including Herons), this is a photographer's dream come true. I have been to the island three times and until the last trip I never had a camera that... 

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 Heron Island is located 70 km off the coast of Gladstone. The high speed ferry departs Gladstone Marina at 11 am daily and takes approximately 2 hours to reach... 

 

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Q:  what time does the ferry depart Heron Island for Gladstone 

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A: As far as I can tell its 2pm see information here http://www.heronisland.com/Getting-Here.aspx 

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 I spent just over a month working and living on Heron Island in the housekeeping department. Not as well paid as some of the harvest jobs i've done but it has some great perks which include discount... 

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