We were there in early March and apparently that was not a good time of year to do this as it is their rainy season. We only got a shower or 2 but it was quite windy and that made the water very rough. The trip over on the boat was horrendous. There were 10 foot seas. Fortunately we had... More

We had the unfortunate situation of arriving in Gladstone only to be told we could not get over to Heron because the desalination plant had broken and they had decided not to take on a more people even though we had booked and paid well in advance. At the time I was devistated. We had to hire a car and... More

Pluses: We saw turtle hatchlings, schools of fish, reef sharks, sting rays; once in a lifetime stuff. It's a small island where you can snorkel off the beach or pay for an excursion to snorkel with the divers. Minuses: Yes, we saw turtle hatchlings, but only by sheer luck. They come out after sundown, and you can't use a flashlight... More

My partner and I booked in at Heron Island for 4 days during the week. I decided to read the reviews about a week before our trip and found a lot of negative comments about the Resort, needless to say I was a little anxious after reading through the reviews. Having paid $1,500 for the trip my standards had been... More

Before holidaying on Heron Island we had read many poor reviews so I expectations were not high. Yes there are issues as it is a little 'run down' and in need of some work but it is also absolute paradise! The beaches are white, the water crystal clear. The snorkelling and diving is incredible! (Turtles, sharks, live coral, giant clams... More

We stayed at Heron Island on our way beck from Wilson and comparison would be terrible unfair. However, in comparison to other traditional Queensland Island resorts the overall view was "about average" and possibly good for families but for couples with a need to relax and enjoy peace and quiet it probably not the best option. The Island itself is... More

The location of Heron island is amazingly beautiful but yet the owners/operators of this resort have stuffed it up completely. This was our 2nd trip to the island having been there 18 months ago and how it has changed for the worse. It started with our upgraded room (beach front) was a 500 meter walk through bushland, when we asked... More

My husband and I went to Heron Island based on our friend's experiences from 8 years ago. We thought Heron Island was very nice, but was a little disappointed in the condition of the Coral . I think it had deteriorated in the past 8 years. We took the only snorkeling excursion which was also a dive boat. It was... More

My wife and I almost cancelled our Heron Island holiday this week based on the appalling (ridiculous) reviews by some recent guests. What a tragedy that would have been! Heron Island is absolutely beautiful and my young family and I have just enjoyed four of the most amazing days on an island paradise. I think the secret to enjoying Heron... More