# Heron Island

> A coral cay in the Capricorn Group with reef right off the beach, popular for snorkelling and diving, and for green turtle nesting roughly from November to…

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A coral cay in the Capricorn Group with reef right off the beach, popular for snorkelling and diving, and for green turtle nesting roughly from November to March. A university research station shares the island; access is from Gladstone.

- **Nearest town:** Gladstone, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -23.4423, 151.9148

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. Hot in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Bundaberg to Mackay: Southern Reef and Capricorn Coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-bundaberg-to-mackay/)

## Nearby

- [Lady Musgrave Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lady-musgrave-island/) – 71 km
- [Agnes Water Main Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-agnes-water-beach/) – 86 km
- [Lady Elliot Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lady-elliot-island/) – 110 km
- [Tropic of Capricorn Spire](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-tropic-of-capricorn-spire/) – 142 km

## FAQs

### Where is Heron Island?

Heron Island is in Gladstone, Queensland, at GPS -23.4423, 151.9148.

### Which road trips pass Heron Island?

Heron Island is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bundaberg to Mackay: Southern Reef and Capricorn Coast.

### What is there to see near Heron Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lady Musgrave Island (71 km), Agnes Water Main Beach (86 km), Lady Elliot Island (110 km) and Tropic of Capricorn Spire (142 km).

### When is the best time to visit Heron Island?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)