LOCATION You won't find a better place to snorkel in the Barrier Reef. It's all steps away from your door, and the island is small enough to walk or swim to the ideal spot, Shark Bay, where you will swim with sharks, three diff types of rays and of course fish. (Although the latter not as spectacular as what you... more

The island is a beauty, the diving and snorkeling are a pleasure. Later on in the afternoon head over to the other side of the island with your snorkeling gear and you can swim with the small reef sharks and the rays, a real buzz. The resort is good, the room was a little hut with a balcony, nice and... more

We loved this place - it's quirky, one of a kind, and very special. Some of the best diving we've ever done was during this week. Note, it was recently sold to a "big American outfit" so there will surely soon be "standardized everything'. The food was some of the worst I'd ever had put in front of me -... more

We visited Heron Island at the end of November for 5 nights. This was our second visit - we last visited 3 years ago and absolutely fell in love with this magical little place. Yet again, I can't belive some of the reviews on here. I know it doesn't pay for us all to like to same, but I really... more

This resort was purchased from Voyages November 18. We arrived by helicopter (which was a beautiful ride) November 24. We had to wait 4 hours for our toom to be ready on arrival which blew one day. There was no "Bird Walk" excursion during our stay. The low tide "Reef Walk" (which was good) was posted the night before stated... more

We just spent 5 days on Heron Is in Nov 09 and are so glad we did not get put off by the people who have written some really bad reviews about their stay. They must have been be confused and stayed at a different place because it was not how we found it. But as usual with Humans you... more

We have visited Heron island over the past 25 years, the last time being about 5 years ago, until now. Heron has completely lost its way. Too big and no-one seems to care. When we went for the 6th time years ago, we were treated as if we were special, by friendly caring staff. Now on our 8th visit, it... more

Stayed here for two nights on our honeymoon. how this resort is classified as 4 star is beyond me, the standard of accommodation was shocking. we stated in a turtle room, booked by our travel agent. this is the lowest standard of room, however with a 4 star classification you dont expect it to be hostel style. Bed was absolutely... more

Heron Island is a very special place and there are no words to describe how beautiful it is. Before I decided to book Heron Island I had look at the reviews on this website over a four week period and I really wasn’t sure as it had mostly bad reviews. I decided to bite the bullet and book and am... more