Heron Island, Queensland

[martinholliss]

Hi from the UK.

My wife and I are visiting NZ and Aus in Jan/Feb 2016 and, to round off our trip, we're thinking of staying at Heron Island (southern end of Great Barrier Reef) - I'm a reasonably keen diver (BSAC qualified, Sports Diver), but Liz is less so, so we'll be happy for memorable dives in the 20-25 metre range..

Has anybody done this? And is the diving good around there? Or would you stay somewhere else? Our son will be working in Gold Coast City so ideally we want to be in that broad area.

Any thoughts, anybody?

Cheers.

MARTIN

 

[chris kippax]

Diving is excellent as is the free snorkelling in the harbour/wreck area. Lady Elliott island is also worth considering. I can't comment on the resort as it has been several years since I was last there. Heron Bommie is great dive!! Wilson island is the best snorkelling I have ever done! Do you like birds? ie thousands of birds? Do your homework.