Heron Island

Today is #WorldEmojiDay 🎉 To celebrate, tell us what you love most about Heron Island using only emojis! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 📷: @gphilpott1⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Meeting some larger-than-life characters on the reef 😍⁠ ⁠ 📷: @shaannoble⁠ ⁠ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Every day feels like the weekend when you're on Heron Island... but for those of you who aren't here 👆👆👆 HAPPY FRI-YAY! 🎉💦☀️⁠ ⁠ 📷: @jamesvodicka⁠ ⁠ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia⁠ at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

When you realise that only about 1 in 1000 sea turtles make it to adulthood... it's gives you a much greater appreciation for those that you witness! 🐢💚 #turtletuesday⁠ ⁠ 📷: @_markfitz⁠ ⁠ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

School holiday hangs, served with a side of Great Barrier Reef blues 🙌💦⁠ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 📷: @love_wednesday⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Did you know... that Heron Island is home to over 900 species of fish and 72% of the coral species found on the Great Barrier Reef?! So it's safe to say, an up close marine life encounter is never far away 🐠🐢⁠ ⁠ 📷: @samanthasamer⁠ ⁠ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Dreaming of a Great Barrier Reef getaway to Heron Island? 🙌✨ Then take a look at our latest holiday package online now - link in bio! ⁠ ⁠ 📷: @_markfitz⁠ ⁠ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia⁠ at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Happy #FunFactFriday 🎉 Did you know that the vibrant patterned flesh of a Giant Clam is much like a fingerprint to us humans; no two patterns are ever the same!⁠ ⁠ 📷: @ajcandthebossa⁠ ⁠ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #giantclam⁠ at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Happy #MantaMonday 💦💙 If swimming with these gentle giants is on your bucket list, then visit us from now until the end of August for your best chance of seeing them!   📷: ⁣@richardbloomfieldphotos  #heronisland #mantaray #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

What a way to start the day 🌅🙌  📷: @_markfitz  #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #sunrise at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Vibrant pops of colour on the Great Barrier Reef 💙✨   📷: @through_jodies_eyes  #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Reflection perfection for #TurtleTuesday 😍🙌 ⠀ 📷: @jordan_robins  #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Delivered to the doorstep of paradise 🙌🏝️  📷: @katebennett70  #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Whale, whale whale... look who we have here 🐋💦 It's been an exciting week here on Heron Island, as a number of humpback whales have been spotted migrating north for the winter!   📷: @transverse_marine  #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Some moments just can’t be described in words 💕✨  📷: @helloemilie  #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #sunset at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

An incredible shot of the HMCS Protector 🙌😍 This former naval vessel now serves as a breakwater here at Heron Island and is home to an incredible array of marine life! ⠀ ⠀ 📷: @liamebe⠀ ⠀ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia

Meet Master Reef Guide Rachael 👋 ⠀ ⠀ Rachael has been recognised by @masterreefguides as one of the world's leading reef guides... and if you have ever encountered this friendly face on #HeronIsland before you will know why! ⠀ ⠀ Congratulations Rachael! May your passion and knowledge of the #GreatBarrierReef continue to inspire and educate visitors from near and far 💙⠀ ⠀ 📷: @masterreefguides⠀ ⠀ #heronisland #gladstoneregion #southerngreatbarrierreef #gbrmarinepark #greatbarrierreef #lovethereef #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia at Heron Island, Queensland, Australia