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Reception Hours:
8:30am to 7:00pm.
Check In:
Varies with transfers (usually around 2:00pm).
Check Out:
10:00am.
Check In/Out Info:
Please refer to travel documentation regarding access out of reception hours.
Facilities:
- Bar on Premises
- Day Spa
- Currency Exchange
- Internet Facilities
- Kids Club
- Guest Laundry
- Night Entertainment
- Pay Phone
- Pool
- Restaurant - Licensed
- Resort
- Safety Deposit Box Available
- Resort Shop
- Tennis Court - Full Size
- Water Sports Gear
Via Gladstone
Heron Island QLD 4680
Heron Island Resort is a true coral cay, located right on the Great Barrier Reef. The island is ribboned by sugar white sands, crystal clear waters and acres of brilliant coral with beautifully coloured marine life a real nature lover's paradise. Heron offers many activities such as guided island and reef walks, semi-submersible cruises and beach picnics. An amazing array of animal and bird life can also be discovered right throughout the year. And of course Heron is world famous for its scuba diving and snorkelling. If it's school holidays, you can sign the kids up for the Heron Junior Rangers (7-12yrs), where they'll get up close and personal with a wonderful variety of marine creatures, and explore the fascinating coral cay forest and woodlands. Heron Island Resort is a haven of marine colour and relaxation, with magical ocean views from many of the rooms.
Number Of Rooms:
109.
Number Of Floors:
2.
Distance To Nearest Beach:
50m to beach.
Restaurant Info:
1.
Credit Cards Accepted:
All major credit cards.
Note that a credit card may be requested upon check-in as a form of security deposit.
Day Spa Facilities:
Day Spa available, charges payable direct.
Disabled Facilities:
Disabled room(s) available on request.
Childrens Facilities:
Babysitting available on request, charges apply, payable direct.
Junior Rangers (Available during Australian school holidays for children 07-12 years inclusive)
Junior Rangers program - a one off registration fee per child applies during Australian school holiday periods. The registration fee ensures full membership which includes - free access to Junior Rangers activities for the duration of stay, a Heron Kids Junior Ranger cap, Heron Kids Junior Ranger workbook and each of the 15 brightly coloured cloth badges as they are earned.
Note - additional fees apply for snorkelling, semi sub and fishing trips.
Transfer Info:
1. Coach and Launch Transfers
- Heron Spirit is an air conditioned vessel with plasma screens showing reef videos, bar and free tea/coffee. Travel time is two hours (subject to tides and weather conditions).
- Heron Spirit departs from the Gladstone Marina. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicle in the open car park or rent undercover security parking.
- No service operates 25 December, Christmas Day.
2. Marine Helicopters
- There is no definite schedule of services. Helicopter transfers connect with domestic airport arrivals to approximately 3:00pm hours June, July and August and 4:00pm hours other times.
- One suitcase per passenger - maximum 15 kilograms is permitted, soft luggage is preferred. Lock up facilities are available at Gladstone free of charge.
- Schedules may be affected by weather conditions.
- No service operates 25 December, Christmas Day.
Child Policy:
~~ 01-Apr-2012 to 31-Mar-2013~~Valid for 01APR12-31MAR13:
Infant: 0-1 years inclusive - cot provided free of charge.
Child: 2-12 years inclusive - free of charge if sharing with 1 adult and using existing bedding. If using additional bedding, child rates apply.
Wistari and Point Suites:
Child: 0-12 years inclusive - not catered for in the following room types:
Romantic Getaway, Wedding Package:
Child: 0-17 years inclusive - not catered for.
Launch Transfers and Helicopter Transfers:
Infant: 0-1 years inclusive - free of charge.
Child: 2-12 years inclusive - child rates apply.~~~~
Cancellation Policy:
~~ 01-Apr-2012 to 31-Mar-2013~~Valid for 01APR12-31MAR13:
- 1 night cancellation fee (per room cancelled) will be charged for bookings cancelled 7-4 days prior to arrival.
- No refund if cancelled 72 hours or less prior to arrival or in the event of a no-show.
Except:
Valid for 04APR12-16APR12, 14DEC12-14JAN13:
- 100% cancellation fee (per room cancelled) will be charged for bookings cancelled 30 days or less prior to arrival.
Wedding Package (does not include accommodation):
- Loss of AUD500.00 deposit if cancelled 91 days prior to arrival.
- 75% of package cancellation fee if cancelled 90-31 days prior to arrival.
- No refund if cancelled 30 days or less prior to arrival or in the event of a no-show.
Valid for 13DEC12:
Great Barrier Reef TV Special:
- No refund if cancelled 30 days or less prior to travel or in the event of a no-show.~~~~