Actually
a
coral
cay
formed
as
part
of
the
Great
Barrier
Reef,
Heron
Island
lies
in
the
Tropic
of
Capricorn
500
km
(313
miles)
north
of
Brisbane,
70
km
(43
miles)
east
of
Gladstone.
Rated
as
one
of
the
best
diving
locations
on
earth,
the
reef
is
practically
at
your
doorstep,
so
all
you
have
to
do
is
go
walking.
A
guided
reef
tour
will
reveal
all
the
secrets
of
the
eighth
wonder
of
the
world.
The
island
is
also
a
sanctuary
for
thirty
species
of
birds
including
100,000
Black
Noddy
Terns
and
Reef
Herons.
Go
turtle
watching,
six
species
can
be
found
here.
Watch
humpback
whales
from
the
cocktail
lounge.
Visit
the
Marine
Research
station.
The
island
supports
the
greatest
diversity
of
tropical
fish
to
be
seen
anywhere
in
the
world
and
seventy
per
cent
of
the
world's
coral
types
can
be
seen
here,
859
different
species
of
coral
in
all.
There's
dozens
of
different
dive
sites
to
choose
from.
Heron
is
a
great
place
to
learn
.The
clear
water
is
excellent
for
snorkelling,
too.
How
to
get
to
Heron
Island.
Departures
from
Gladstone
by
helicopter
or
launch.
The
two
hour
launch
trip
aboard
a
33
metre
(110
ft)
motor
powered
catamaran
is
a
very
enjoyable
way
to
start
your
Heron
Island
adventure.
Telephone
61-79-781
488.
Facsimile
61-2-
256
0101
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