Heron Island Resort

	Complimentary Activities Include: Interpretative reef walks. Island ecology walks. Birdlife walks. Turtle viewing (peak nesting times). Wildlife presentations. Beach picnic hampers. Snorkelling lessons in swimming pool. Tennis (night & day). Reef Creature interpretative workshops. Research station walks. Movies under the stars. Nightly entertainment. Activities at extra cost: Snorkelling excursions to the reef edge. Heron Kids Junior Ranger Program. Semi-submersible coral viewing cruises - commentary by reef interpreter. Guided glass bottom surf ski tours. Scuba diving. Night Reef Walk. Adventure dives. Night dives. Learn to Dive courses. PADI Dive Courses. Fishing trips. Scenic helicopter flights. Sunset wine & cheese cruises. Therapeutic massage.


Accommodation


109 rooms featuring either a balcony or patio, ironing facilities, ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities, ceiling fans, refrigerator and clock radio. To help guests leave the outside world behind, TVs and telephones are not found in guest rooms, but are available in the guest departure lounge. (telephones are available in Point Suites and the Beach House.)

Reef Suites Positioned closer to the beach, Reef Suites offer filtered reef and water views through a canopy of beachside trees. The living area extends outdoors to a balcony or garden setting. Heron Beachside Suites Offering absolute beach frontage with direct access to the water and views of the reef. Double glass sliding doors fill the room with natural light and connect both the spacious bedroom and separate living space to a large outdoor balcony. Beach House The beach House offers a superior style of accommodation with a high degree of privacy. Set within a grove of trees, a private boardwalk provides access to the beach. Air conditioned with a separate bedroom, spacious ensuite and an expansive living area. Other in-room features include a fully stocked mini bar, CD player, work desk and direct dial STD/IDD telephone. Point Suites With a beachfront position that offers uninterrupted reef views and magical sunsets, Point Suites are Heron's superior grade of accommodation. Air Conditioned, fully stocked mini bar, CD player and telephone. Guests receive a deluxe fruit basket on arrival and a sunset canapé platter and an ice bucket is delivered each afternoon. Turtle Cabins Located in a garden setting a short walk away from the beach, these cottages have a relaxed casual style. Built in duplex fashion with two rooms per block, all Turtle rooms are at ground level and feature a large deck and outdoor area	Reef Suite Heron Suite Beach House Point Suite Turtle Cabins

Dining

Pandanus Lounge & Baillie's Bar The Bar & Lounge features panoramic reef views, with a cocktail bar, entertainment lounge, dance floor and a mezzanine level library area. The Bar & Lounge opens to an outdoor terrace. Open from 10am to midnight. 3 superb meals are included each day. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style while dinner features a 3 course table d'hote or themed buffet. Open for breakfast from 7.30am - 9.30am, lunch is served from 12.30pm - 2.00pm & dinner is served 6.30pm - 9.00pm. Non Smoking area. Special diets catered for by prior arrangement. A picnic hamper service is available on request.

Heron Island is a true coral cay right on the Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are literally teeming with beautifully coloured fish and marine life. It's what you don't see around Heron that makes the resort so special. You won't see any buildings above the tree line. And you won't bump into any day trippers either. The reef experience on Heron is exclusively for guests, a unique experience few other resorts in the world can offer. There's a relaxed island lifestyle that sets Heron apart, a sophisticated yet casual resort atmosphere. Here the emphasis is on exploring and discovering the natural attractions that have made Heron famous around the world.

A Heron holiday combines the rare excitement of nature with all the comforts of an international resort. You'll enjoy some of the world's best reef diving. There's a choice of spectacular sites just minutes from the beach, and can you imagine a better place to learn to dive? Join a guided reef walk to learn more about the unique ecology of the Great Barrier Reef or snorkel off the beach and come face to face with the kaleidoscope of marine life just below the surface. Enjoy a day trip to explore an idyllic, uninhabited coral cay or spend the day just lazing by the pool. The choice is yours. At night there's live entertainment, dancing or a quiet drink at the Pandanus Lounge. On Heron, all meals are included in your tariff and you'll find a range of accommodation to suit your budget. As you would expect, Heron takes great pride in maintaining the higher standards of food and service.


Activities