Experience the best of nature on Heron Island, world-famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of marine and bird life! Heron Island is a National Marine Park in the Great Barrier Reef Protected Zone, and provides important habitat for unique flora and fauna.

Our nature activities include exploring the ancient Pisonia Forest surrounding your beachside cabin during the peak breeding season for the Black Noddy Terns and Wedge-Tailed Shearwaters (Mutton Birds). See female turtles laying eggs and turtle hatchlings emerging, making their way to the sea for their epic ocean voyages.

During this nature tour, create a nature journal and artwork with our guest artist and marine biologist Dr Lindsay Marshall. Capture some of these wonderful moments through art and photography with our team. Learn about the bird and marine species and the ecology of this beautiful location. Be immersed in nature and create some wonderful memories.