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Heron Island Resort

4.0 of 5
Via Gladstone, Heron Island, Queensland 4000, Australia
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Special offer
FREE BOAT FROM GLADSTONE
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4.0 of 5 stars 165 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Sharks bay(5)
  • Manta rays(4)
  • National Park(4)
  • Meal packages(4)
  • Boat ride(4)
  • First nights(3)
  • Helicopter transfer(3)
  • Bird life(3)
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BrentRap85
Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012 NEW

I have been to many parts of the world a few of which i could go back to i would go back too Heron Island tomorrow.... I would not change any part of my stay at Heron from the friendly staff to the under water paradise which is Heron Island. I was there late Oct early Nov at which time... More

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AdeleNg
Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012 NEW

Found a discount deal for a 5 day stay here and it was amazing! We went diving everyday and vis was wonderful. Most dives we saw mantas, sharks, turtles, and loads of fish. Easiest diving I've done. Tanks stay on board so you don't need to help carry those around and the DM let us do our own thing on... More

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TrixW
Mooloolaba, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012 NEW

We were stunned to read the recent poor reviews and had lowered our expectations to a standard of going camping. We needn't have worried. Either we are not fusspots or others are. We only returned yesterday and rate this short stay holiday highly. This is not a relax and be pampered resort but an opportunity to have unique, outdoor experiences.... More

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greenfrogBrisbane
Brisbane
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW
1
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After reading so many bad reviews about Heron Island, we were a little dubious of our holiday to Heron Island over the Australia Day long weekend. The transfer from Gladstone was magical - we may have been lucky as it was a smooth ride and maybe the 'free' ginger tablets handed on luggage check-in may have helped but it was... More

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Muz C
Leura, Australia
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15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

Heron Island was amazing! I visited Heron Island with an italian friend of mine in January 2012 for 3 nights 4 days which was the perfect length of time. The weather was perfect, we saw so many Turtles digging nests, laying eggs and the hatchlings running down to the sea. Most the time on the Island we spend snorkelling with... More

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Melbourneshome
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

My wife and I and 9 year old stayed over christmas and new year in a 1st Storey unit. We had a wonderful time. We found the staff helpful courteous and professional at all times. Likes included swimming with the reef sharks -amazing; watching the turtles nest and waking up to find one next to our unit; watching the nesting... More

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A B
Doha, Qatar
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19 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
2
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We took the ferry over from Gladstone which was quite rough so if you are not good on a boat, take your sea sickness pills with you. We arrived on the island and taken to the lounge bar for welcome drinks follows by lunch in the restaurant. This was buffet, and was very welcome. Our room was no 50 (right... More

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The0racle
Brisbane
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3 reviews
28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

As a family of four with two children aged 8 & 10 we had heard very good reviews of Heron Island from friends with children of a similar age. With this in mind we booked a holiday to Heron Island as a last minute (about a week out) deal in a beachside suite. About 16 hours before we were due... More

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Dusty86
Sydney
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3 reviews
26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We travelled as a couple with our one year old in January and stayed in a Beachside suite for four days. We read the negative reviews before we travelled so we had low expectations to begin with. The boat ride over was a little rough but we didn't get sea sick (although close on the way back) and the boat... More

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Jenniferberry
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012
8
people found this review helpful

I visited Heron island in November 2011, until now, I chose not to write a report as this place dear to my heart and yes I will be back again and again. However, After looking at all the negative reports, I felt the need to get a few things off my mind and hopefully give a negative but constructive review.... More

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Isaac Mizrachi, On behalf of Tim Smite, Managing Director at Heron Island Resort, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Thanks Jenniferberry for the feedback regarding your stay on Heron Island. I can only say how disappointed I am to hear you had such a negative experience during your holiday with us. While your comments are fortunately the exception to the positive feedback we regularly receive from our guests we are very keen to make sure these particular problems are... More

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