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Location

Covering 18 hectares, the island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn (23 degrees south of the equator), 72 km north-east off the coast of Gladstone, central Queensland. It is 534 km north of Brisbane and 1,183 km south of Cairns. Heron Island operates 1 hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) all year round. Gladstone Airport is approximately 72 km from the resort.

Facilities

The resort has a lift and features 109 rooms. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The resort has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a TV room. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus.

Rooms

Air conditioning and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can relax and enjoy the sea views from the balcony or private terrace of some rooms. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a telephone, a TV, a radio, a CD player and WiFi. Slippers are included. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. The resort has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The outdoor pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its soothing salt water. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. For guests who wish to keep active, tennis and fishing are available. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and snorkelling or, for a fee, diving. Sport and leisure options include yoga or, for a fee, table tennis and billiards. Various wellness options are available at the resort, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. The resort offers plenty of activities and entertainment options, including an entertainment programme, a kids' club and live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include a restaurant, a café and a bar. Catering options include half board and full board. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The resort also offers special catering options.

Caracteristicas

Bar Coffee/ Tea Maker Direct Dial Telephone Hair Dryer Iron Mini Bar Restaurant Room Service SPA Shops Swimming Pool

Descripción

La isla, de 18 hectáreas, se encuentra en el Trópico de Capricornio (23 grados al sur del ecuador), 72 km al noroeste de la costa de Gladstone, en Queensland central. Está 534 km al norte de Brisbane y 1183 km al sur de Cairns. En la isla Heron es 1 hora más temprano que en la región con la AEST (hora estándar oriental australiana) durante todo en año. El aeropuerto de Gladstone dista unos 72 km del complejo.

La isla Heron es un auténtico cayo de coral situado en plena Gran Barrera de Coral, Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Aquí podrá nadar desde la playa de arena directamente a los interminables jardines de coral, donde las aguas rebosan literalmente de peces de colores y vida marina. El complejo, adecuado para familias, cuenta con 109 habitaciones y unas instalaciones que incluyen vestíbulo, caja fuerte, cambio de divisas, conexión a Internet, servicio de lavandería y club infantil (con cargo extra). También se ofrecen instalaciones para conferencias. Servicio de transporte en lancha motora: la lancha motora navega diariamente entre la isla Heron y el puerto deportivo de Gladstone. Un autobús gratuito realiza el transporte entre el puerto deportivo de Gladstone y el aeropuerto del mismo nombre. Este servicio no circula el día de Navidad.

El complejo cuenta con un total de 109 habitaciones de 6 categorías diferentes para ofrecerle una estancia tranquila: The Beach House, Point suites, Wistari suites, Heron Beachside suites, Reef suites y habitaciones Turtle. Todas las habitaciones están bien amuebladas y disponen de secador de pelo, radio, nevera, cafetera/tetera, set de plancha y balcón o terraza.

Podrá disfrutar haciendo submarinismo o jugando al billar (ambos de pago). En el complejo también se puede jugar al tenis y hay piscina al aire libre.

Caracteristicas

24-hour reception Hotel safe Currency exchange facilities Shop Wired Internet Medical service Laundry service Wi-fi Car park Garage Wheelchair-accessible Check-out hour Check-in hour Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Garden Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) hotel American Express Internet access Fridge Bar Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Conference room EC Restaurant Diving Balcony HighchairsVer más

Caracteristicas habitaciones

Hairdryer Radio Internet access Fridge Extra beds on demand Balcony Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Wi-fi Cot on demand NO Wheelchair-accessible

Descripción

Heron Island is surrounded by aquamarine waters, white sand beaches and colourful reefs.

Hotel services and facilities include reception with limited opening hours ( spring /summer: 08.30 - 19.00 and autumn/winter 08.30 - 18.00), safety deposit box, restaurant, bar/lounge, outdoor swimming pool, conference room, internet kiosk ( extra charge), Wi-Fi internet access in lobby (extra charge), public telephone, terrace , spa, board games and resort boutique.
Guided reef walks, island ecology walks and wildlife presentations are being offered complimentary.

All rooms are equipped with balcony/terrace, ceiling fan, tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, ironing facilities, clock radio ,hairdryer and umbrella.

***Note: On Heron Island there is no mobile phone reception.
***Note: Heron Island is accessible by boat and helicopter from Gladstone. The boat departs Gladstone at 11:00 and departs the resort at 14:00 each day. The duration of the transfer is approximatly 2 hours. The resort runs a courtesy coach to pick guests up from the airport. Additional charges for transfers from Gladstone to Heron Island apply.

Address: Great Barrier Reef, 4680 Heron Island, Queensland, Australia