Heron Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Mark Fitz
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Photo by Mark Fitz
Photo by Mark Fitz
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Photo by Mark Fitz
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Heron Island Resort

Heron Island Resort

3.5 out of 5
Via Gladstone, Heron Island, QLD
The price is AU$336 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$336
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Heron Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a private beach, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (284 reviews)
"A paradise island. The friendliness and willingness of the staff to make our trip the best it could be our weighed any small downsides to this accommodation. One being the food, I’m sure they are doing the best with what they have but for the price of food that seemed more like heated up from frozen, ..."

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

Heron Island Resort
Wilson Island

Wilson Island

4 out of 5
Wilson Island, Wilson Island, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach lodge in Wilson Island. Enjoy free breakfast, a private beach, and daily housekeeping.
10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"This was paradise plus! The island caretakers Tom & Alicia were truly the best hosts ever. Their attention to detail was amazing. Nick our chef couldn’t do enough for you, providing exceptional food morning noon and night! Can’t wait to go back"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2025

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Qube Broadbeach

Qube Broadbeach

4 out of 5
Cnr Queensland Ave and Jubilee Ave, Broadbeach, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (890 reviews)
"The staff at Qube were excellent and very helpful the apartment was clean neat and tidy and views were terrific"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Qube Broadbeach
Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX

Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX

4 out of 5
222 Margaret Street, Brisbane, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,050 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff. Great views from our room. Lounge was stained and dirty. Bathroom floor was stained, and shower cubicle door was dirty and had some rust around the hinge. Despite this we enjoyed our experience and will book again in the future."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

Brisbane Skytower by CLLIX
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise, QLD
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (934 reviews)
"This is our 3rd time staying at Meriton surfers paradise. We have been coming here for our anniversary for the past 3 years. We have also booked again for hubby's birthday in December. 😁 We like that Meriton is not in the riff raff in the heart of sufers but it's also not to far away from everything. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
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Popular places to visit

The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station

Explore the campus of The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station during your travels in Heron Island. Wander the marina or discover the area's coral reefs.

The University of Queensland - Heron Island Research Station

Reviews of Heron Island

3.6
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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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