Heron Island, Coral cay in Queensland, Australia
Heron Island spans 0.29 square kilometers in the southern Great Barrier Reef, featuring a reef system that contains 900 fish species and numerous coral varieties.
The Royal Navy expedition led by Captain Francis Blackwood discovered this coral formation in 1843, leading to its later establishment as a National Park in 1943.
The University of Queensland Research Station on the island conducts extensive studies of coral reef ecosystems and marine life preservation methods.
Visitors reach the island through a two-hour boat journey from Gladstone or by selecting helicopter transfers that depart from Gladstone Airport.
The island hosts over 200,000 seabirds during summer months and serves as a nesting ground for green turtles between November and March.
Location: Queensland
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Part of: Capricorn and Bunker Group
GPS coordinates: -23.44200,151.91400
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:48
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