Heron Island
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Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Best timeYear-round
Water temp22-28°C / 72-82°F
Visibility5-18m / 16-60ft
AccessBoat Dive, Shore Dive
Dive typesScuba, Snorkel
DifficultyBeginner
Max depth18 m
Avg depth10 m
Nearest airportGLT
Turtle nestingEasy reef diving'The Bommie'
ScubaSnorkel
Heron Island is a famous coral cay and research station on the GBR. It's a major nesting site for green and loggerhead turtles. The diving is very easy, with famous sites like 'The Bommie' which is home to a huge amount of fish life.
Features
A coral cay with numerous dive sites just minutes from the island. 'The Bommie' is a famous pinnacle swarming with fish. The island is a major turtle nesting ground, and the diving is very easy and suitable for all levels.
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