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 The Central Queensland region is made up of three main areas...
> Capricorn region
> Gladstone region
> Bundaberg
Visit Heron Island Qld
The first sight of Heron Island (only 72 kilometres from Gladstone and described as 'the ultimate reef experience') sends the spirits soaring, with a coral drop perched in an infinity of blue.
Heron Island is a coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef and lies in the Tropic of Capricorn 70 kilometres north of Gladstone.
 Rated as one of the best diving locations on earth, the reef is practically at your doorstep. The island is also a sanctuary for thirty species of birds including 100,000 Black Noddy Terns and Reef Herons.
Among the music of seabirds, tracks of turtles and multi-coloured clouds of fish, the feeling that you're a guest of nature itself is inescapable. Reef walking, snorkelling, diving, viewing underwater life from the coral submarine, watching the sun set over the ocean - you become part of a community caught up in the timeless evolution of the world's largest living thing - the Great Barrier Reef. The resort offers several standards of accommodation designed to suit all tastes and budgets.
 Adventure Experiences you can enjoy
Beach: Being a Coral Cay the island is surrounded with pristine white beaches.
Cruise: You can day trip to Wilson or take a sunset cruise.
Diving: Introduction courses are available with the more experienced diver also catered for.
Eco Tourism: Heron Island has an abundance of natural flora and fauna in a pristine environment.
 Educational: University of Queensland's research station studies the delicate ecology of the Great Barrier Reef.
Fishing: There are designated fishing areas and trips can be arranged with catch cooked freshly.
Flora and Fauna: Heron Island has an abundance of natural flora and fauna in a pristine environment.
National Park: The island being part of the Great Barrier Reef is a National Park.
 Nature based: Heron Island has an abundance of natural flora and fauna in a pristine environment.
Reef: Heron Island is a coral cay and you can walk from the beach right onto the reef.
Water based: Reef walks, glass bottom vessels and a sea safari are just a couple of the options you have for a water based adventure.
For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.
If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.
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