Southern Great Barrier Reef

Snorkelling in deepwater coral lagoons, personalised reef fishing tours, or the simple pleasure of watching turtle hatchlings enter the water for the first time - Whatever your passion, you're sure to find it here in the Heart of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

Feel the awe of discovering stunning secluded reef within reach, with access to some of the most amazing island just off the coast of Gladstone you'll be sure to be swimming, snorkelling or diving on the Great Barrier Reef in no time! Heron and Wilson Islands are the only calm lagoons on the Great Barrier Reef, whilst Lady Musgrave Island's beautiful Coral Cay is like no place on earth.

Heron Island

Located just off the coast of Gladstone, Heron Island boasts some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.

Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave Island

Lady Musgrave Island is the only coral island on the Great Barrier Reef with a navigable lagoon.

Facing Island

Only a short distance off the Gladstone mainland, Facing Island offers long sandy beaches and designated camping sites.

Curtis Island

Curtis Island offers stunning unspoilt beaches, intimate north-facing bays, sparkling ocean, the Great Barrier Reef, wilderness, wetlands and outback-style cattle station...

Quoin Island

An sanctuary for wildlife, nature lovers and those seeking relaxation - Quoin Island features a refurbished resort and the region's only turtle rehabilitation centre.

Wilson Island

Wilson Island is the Great Barrier Reef as nature intended.