Heart Island pontoon.

Great Barrier Reef,Queensland:The best new luxury experiences

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

  • byBelinda 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.

  • byKylie 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.

  • byKylie 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.

  • bySteve 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.

  • byLouise 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.

  • bySheriden 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.

  • byLouise 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.

  • byLiam 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.

  • byUte Junker
heron island

It's only natural

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