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Coral cay in Queensland, Australia
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Heron Island is a small attractive island resort among the Southern Reef Islands, located about 72 km off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Alongside a small scale tourist resort, the island is also home to a research station maintained by the University of Queensland studying coral reef ecology.
By helicopter
Catch a helicopter for the quickest journey to the island, taking 30 minutes from Gladstone Airport to the helipad on Heron Island.
By boat
Get closest to the waves by taking the 170-seat The Heron Islander, which travels between Gladstone Marina and Heron Island once a day.
The only way to get around Heron Island is on foot! But don't worry, the island is only about 800 m end to end.
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