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Heart Island pontoon.

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland: The best new luxury experiences

There are great reasons to head to the reef this winter.

  • by Belinda Jackson
Economy seats on Alliance's Fokker 70.

Airline review: Virgin Australia economy, Melbourne-Brisbane-Gladstone, for Heron Island

Checking in is a breeze at tiny Gladstone Airport.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
You can walk the circumference of Heron Island in an hour.

Heron Island, Queensland: Rare island paradise where you can stay on the Great Barrier Reef

This amazing remote Australian island paradise is the perfect place to interact with Australia's vibrant marine life.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin
Lady Elliot Island, sometimes known as 'Manta Heaven', at the southernmost point of the Great Barrier Reef.

Manta Heaven: Lady Elliot Island on the Great Barrier Reef is stunning

Exquisitely beautiful, this is one Lady that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who visits.

  • by Steve Meacham
Nature gets priority on Heron Island.

Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef: Where to watch turtles hatching

Nature has priority at this beautiful Australian island.

  • by Louise Southerden
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This part of Queensland is an undiscovered gem.

Agnes Water, Queensland: Lagoons 1770 Resort and Spa and Heron Island

One of Queensland's best-kept secrets is waiting, just a few hours from Brisbane.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
The pool at Heron Island Resort.  The 109-room resort is one of the longest-running in Australia.

Heron Island Resort, Queensland, review: Weekend away

The turtles are the stars at Heron Island’s low-key eco-resort.

  • by Louise Southerden
An 11-year-old boy has been bitten by a reef shark off Heron Island.

Heron Island, Australia: The laidback escape perfect for nature lovers

This island is home to one of nature's greatest miracles.

  • by Liam Phelan
Haggerstone Island, Queensland.

Australia's best island holidays: Top 20 island escapes

Looking for an island escape? Australia has plenty of options to suit every style and budget. Here’s our pick of the best.

  • by Ute Junker
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It's only natural

A stay at Heron Island on the Great Barrier Reef combines discovery with relaxation, writes Debbie Neilson-Hunter.