This was my third time using the incredible services and unique properties of Global Basecamps. For my most recent trip to South Africa, I wanted a unique Kruger safari experience, but didn't have the budget for the higher-end Kruger safaris. Our travel specialist booked us a walking safari that was so incredibly priced we were able to afford an additional excursion to one of South Africa's smaller game parks. The walking safari was top notch and the accommodations were awesome. The staff was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and passionate about the wildlife. Viewing game on foot without twenty other vehicles with tons of gawking tourists and cameras going off is such a special treat. Thank you Global Basecamps for another incredible experience!
Heron Island
Heron Island, Australia
Prices From: $250 - $350
On Heron Island, the emphasis is on enjoying natural beauty. Set amongst a dazzling parade of aquamarine waters, shimmering white sand beaches and colour-splashed reefs teeming with life. Here you can explore the reef, encounter extraordinary marine life and discover the attractions that have made Heron famous around the globe – like some of the best diving in the world.
Voyages Heron Island Resort offers its guests a range of choices in accommodation. Choose between the spacious Beach House with a private boardwalk to the beach, the private Wistari Suites that are situated in a garden, the luxurious beachfron Point and Heron Beachside Suites, or the more casual Reef Suites and Turtle Rooms.
Although all types of accommodation range in size, ambience and location, they all feature a ceiling fan (some are air-conditioned), an ensuite bathroom with shower, and a private outdoor area. To help guests leave the outside world behind, televisions and telephones, while available on the Island, are not found in guest rooms (telephones are available in Point Suites, Wistari Suites and the Beach House).
Breakfast and lunch are buffet style, while dinner features a 3 course table d'hote or Saturday seafood buffet and mid-week Aussie BBQ. Evening activities and entertainment take place at the Pandanus Lounge and Baillies Bar, that also offer panoramic reef views and an outdoor terrace.
It's what you don't see around Heron that makes the resort so special. You won't see any buildings above the tree line. And you won't bump into any daytrippers either. The reef experience on Heron is exclusively for guests, a unique experience few other resorts in the world offer.
Voyages Heron Island is a true coral cay located right on the Great Barrier Reef. Here you can swim straight off the beach to an endless garden of coral where the waters are teeming with fish and marine life. Being located in a World Heritage Listed area, you can expect the outdoors to be number one on your to-do list.
Heron Island is world famous for its fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling. Experience some of Australia's best dive spots - more than 30 dive sites are available, half of which are only 15 minutes from the beach.
Location
Region: Australia and New Zealand
Nearest Airport: BNE
Address:
Heron Island
Heron Island
Queensland
Australia
Amenities/Activities
Breakfast
Day Tours
Ecologically Responsible
Hiking Trekking
Scuba
Wildlife
Fishing
Family Friendly
General Information
- Rates include accommodation, full buffet breakfast, guided island & reef walks, all-weather tennis court (day and night), snorkelling lessons, evening activities.
- Children 12 years and under stay free in existing bedding. Extra person rate applies for a rollaway. When only one adult is travelling with children, the Sole Use adult rate will apply to the booking. Children eat free when dining with a paying adult at buffet restaurants or on the child menu only.
- Complimentary:
- guided reef walks (operate daily subject to tides) - island ecology walks - guided birdlife walks - stargazing - wildlife presentations - beach picnic hampers - snorkelling lessons in swimming pool - tennis (night & day) & table tennis - natural history slide show - trivia night - movies under the stars - nightly movie and marine documentary
- Charges Apply:
- snorkelling excursions to the reef edge - semi-submersible coral viewing cruises - commentary by reef interpreter - night dive - scubadiving - diving and fishing charters - night dives - adventure dives - Discover Scuba (1 day resort course) - PADI Dive Courses Fishing trips - scenic helicopter flights - sunset wine & cheese cruises - wine & cheese tastings - therapeutic massage - turtle viewing (peak nesting times) - craft workshop activities - pool tables - Heron Kids Junior Rangers Program (7-12 years inclusive) available during Australian eastern seaboard school holidays.
- Launch transfer information:
If your flight arrives in Gladstone before 10.00am, a courtesy coach transfer to the Gladstone Marina departs 10.00am, and arrives at the marina 10-15 minutes later. The boat service departs Gladstone Marina at 11.00am daily (excluding Christmas Day).
If your return flight departs Gladstone after 5.00pm, the return boat transfer departs Heron Island at approx. 2.30pm Island time (1.30pm EST), arriving into Gladstone approx. 3.45pm EST. A courtesy transfer is available for immediate transfer to Gladstone Airport.
Flights arriving into Gladstone to meet the boat transfer, must arrive no later than 10:00am. Flights departing Gladstone must depart no earlier than 5:00pm.
Note: Transfer costs are not included in your accommodation
Cancellation Policies
- If cancellation occurs more than 3 days prior to arrival: no cancellation fees apply.
- If cancellation occurs within 3 days of arrival: cancellation of any rooms held incurs a loss of full contracted room rate per room, per night based on original booked date.
- If cancellation occurs within 24 hours: full cancellation charge of pre booked meals and day tours applies.
Client Testimonials
John, Custom South African Safari
My wife and I just returned from our 5-month trip of a lifetime around the world. Our travel specialist at Global Basecamps arranged a number of our accomodations for our trip and was incredibly helpful. Neither of us was an experienced world traveler and he was very understanding of that. I would (and have) recommend to anyone to use their services and know that they will be satisfied beyond their expectations.
Scott B. & Harriet N., Round-the-World Trip
