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Heron Island Resort


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
Via Gladstone, Heron Island 4000, Australia
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3 of 5 stars
gem01Qld   1 contribution
qld
27 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Family
1
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We booked a weekend away to this beautiful island, this could not be faulted, the resort rooms very clean spacious and all that you would require in them (reef family room). We were on the food package and this too was excellent! so much choice and lots of it! The beaches were perfect the snorkling and turtle spotting all good.....Diving... more

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4 of 5 stars
SJ_Australia   3 contributions
Melbourne
13 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Couples

Spent 3 glorious nights on Heron Island with my partner and my family. Can't wait to return! Did not want to leave. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I have to praise their work ethic and commitment to guests on the island. The island itself, although filled with hundreds of birds, was extremely peaceful. And although it accommodates hundreds... more

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5 of 5 stars
Steveh15   8 contributions
Brisbane, Australia
12 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Family

This was our fourth visit to Heron Island as a family (this time with 2 teenagers) and it certainly didn't disappoint. I was concerned having read a few recent reviews and also given that the resort has recently changed ownership. A number of recent reviews are VERY unfair and in my view, inaccurate. Firstly, the food - recent reviews suggest... more

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5 of 5 stars
HBW1984   1 contribution
NSW
11 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Solo travel

We stayed in the villas right on the beach. The whitest sand beach I had ever seen. We walked straight out to the beach in front of us and snorkeled and swam with many small colorful fish. more

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5 of 5 stars
KnRSydney   1 contribution
Sydney
10 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Couples

We were a little worried because Voyages had only recently sold the Island/Resort, but everything was wonderful. The staff were friendly and competent, the rooms were spacious and clean, and the destination was amazing. The island is beautiful and we had perfect weather. We took the helicopter over and the launch back. The helicopter ride over was pretty good, but... more

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4 of 5 stars
Lenka_Chris   26 contributions
Sunshine Coast QLD
5 Jan 2010 | Trip type: Couples

We spent a week at Heron Island in Dec 2009 + New Years etc and had a great time! Transfers - there are two options to get to Heron Island from Gladstone, Boat or Helicopter. We took the Helicopter on the way to Heron (although it was raining) and it was definitely the preferred option - only 5 people max,... more

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5 of 5 stars
wombat23   13 contributions
kingston, ontario
19 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Family
2
people found this review helpful

Before going to Heron Island, I read the bipolar reviews and recognized some very obvious differences among travelers. Yes, the catamaran ride out could make some people sick (my party was fine). No, the cabins are not luxurious, but they were comfortable for our family; and my parents reported same. Yes, the birds are noisy and they may even crap... more

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1 of 5 stars
MichaelaP   1 contribution
12 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

Heron Island (Voyages) provided one disappointment after another. The hotel is beyond tired and more like a charter holiday camp than an exclusive island getaway. Despite paying 750 AUD per night for a Point Suite, the room was not very well cleaned and the promised welcome champagne and canapes several days to arrive after multiplephone calls to room service. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
ILUVITALY_7   3 contributions
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
12 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family
4
people found this review helpful

I hadnt read an reviews on this island until I'd already been.....but I've been back in UK for 5 months now since my visit but I left my heart on Heron ;).....to read about people complaining about birds I find amusing, when you read anything about the island you'll see it IS a bird sanctuary and nesting place and has... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ozwanderer   21 contributions
Sydney
18 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
3
people found this review helpful

Reading some of the reviews, I felt I had to add my experience during a 6 day stay on Heron. I guess for some overseas guests they do not appreciate the island is a National Park , the bird life was there first and the resort has been there for decades. Native wildlife in national parks in Australia is protected... more

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