This is a famous coral cay located near the tropic of Capricorn in the southern Great Barrier in Queensland, Australia. The island is surrounded by 24 hectares of coral reef situated towards the end of the Southern barrier.
Location
The island is situated 72km northeast of Gladstone and is 539 km north from Brisbane. This is a World Heritage Site Listed Marine National Park. The island is famous for bird watching and the bird heron is considered one of the major species available on the island.
Surrounding
Heron Island is complete with protected fauna and flora and a variety of exotic bird species such as the ‘Shearwater Mutton Birds’ and the ‘Noddy Terns’. Thus is a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
Accommodation
If you’re looking for accommodation in Gladstone QLD around Heron Island, visitors will be able to choose from properties such as Oaks Grand Gladstone amongst many others.
Experiences
Visitors may enjoy the beauty of the barrier reef. The island is also a wonderful location for exciting water sports such as snorkeling and scuba diving. In fact, the island has about 20 dive spots only 15 minutes away from the beach.
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