Heron Island Travel Guide

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View of a red and orange fiery sunset reflected in The Ocean at Heron Island with a shipwreck in the distance, Great Barrier reef, Queensland, Australia
View of a red and orange fiery sunset reflected in The Ocean at Heron Island with a shipwreck in the distance, Great Barrier reef, Queensland, Australia
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Heron Island Resort

Heron Island Resort

3.5 out of 5
Via Gladstone Heron Island QLD
The price is NZ$417 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$417
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Heron Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a private beach and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (302 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Heron Island Resort
Wilson Island

Wilson Island

4 out of 5
Wilson Island Wilson Island QLD
Stay at this beach lodge in Wilson Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a private beach and daily housekeeping.
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
To say this stay was phenomenal would be an understatement! We weren’t sure exactly what to expect on the island before we arrived but we were pleasantly surprised by everything. Travel was very easy on the ferry with a prearranged ticket and a person to greet us on Heron Island. We were then picked ...

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Wilson Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,490 reviews)
Room was great and the staff were excellent

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,042 reviews)
love the place, will return

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX

Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX

4 out of 5
222 Margaret Street Brisbane QLD
Stay at this aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,215 reviews)
Great location, stunning view of the city!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Heron Island

3.6
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 22%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 11%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 11%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller

Great coral reef gardens and myriad fish spoiled by a resort in decay that needs the owners to spend $50M or sell to someone who will. Would strongly recommend not staying on Heron Island. Terrible compared with other Barrier Reef islands.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Accommodation is in desperate need of upgrade and cleaning

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Unique wildlife experience on a beautiful tropical coral quay. Turtles, sharks, rays and bird species were sensational.

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