Turtle Conservation of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Heron and Wilson Islands

Check-in at the Heron Island Ferry Terminal opens at 7.45am and closes promptly at 9.00am. Please ensure you are checked-in and have your boarding pass prior to the check-in closure time. At 34 metres, The Heron Islander is specifically designed to provide a comfortable and spacious transfer from the Queensland mainland to Heron Island. On arrival you will be met by our Australian Geographic Travel Marine expert who will your exclusive guide whilst on this tour.

Activities on the Heron Island included bird walks, island walks, kayak tours, semi-submersible boat tours, reef walks, nesting turtle walks and turtle hatchling walks as well as Research Station tours including presentations at the touch tank, and evening talks on various marine topics. These activities will be planned by your expert guide and will be outlined each day, based on tide times and best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Activities on the Heron Island included bird walks, island walks, kayak tours, semi-submersible boat tours, reef walks, nesting turtle walks and turtle hatchling walks as well as Research Station tours including presentations at the touch tank, and evening talks on various marine topics. These activities will be planned by your expert guide and will be outlined each day, based on tide times and best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Today your marine and conservation guide will inform you on the time for the short 25 minute boat transfer to Wilson Island. Our group has privileged access to Wilson Island and a rare opportunity for a true "Castaway" experience... in comfort. This hideaway is unquestionably one of the most idyllic places on the Great Barrier Reef, its pristine waters host an unimaginable variety of marine life

Situated in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Protected Zone, Wilson Island is an important habitat for many species. A variety of wildlife visit the coral cay at different times of the year, depending on breeding, foraging and migratory movements. ​ During your stay at Wilson Island you may have the unforgettable experience of seeing turtles nesting on the beaches or hatchlings erupting from their nests in the sand.

Today it is time to return to the mainland after an informative and relaxing Island getaway. Your tour concludes on arrival back in Gladstone, late afternoon.