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Aldesta Heron Island Pty Ltd
Gladstone, c/o Heron Island Resort, 11 Rooksby StreetAbout this dive shop
Heron Island is known the world over for its excellent Great Barrier Reef dive sites. We have 20 sites to explore on the Heron and Wistari Reefs, only minutes away from the jetty. The waters around Heron Island are relatively shallow (avg depth 10-15 metres) and are teeming with reef fish, turtles, reef sharks, and an endless variety of marine invertebrates. Mantas are typically seen in winter. Green turtles nest on the island from November to April. Around 60% of the 1,500 species of fish, and around 72% of the coral species found on the Great Barrier Reef call the waters around Heron Island home. Heron Island caters to all levels of marine enthusiasts from the novice snorkeler to experienced divers, and offers PADI™ certified courses as well.
Activities offered
Activity PADI Snorkelling
Services
Facilities
Equipment Rental
Payment Methods
Staff
- PADI Instructors
- 8
Languages
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Marine life
Marine Life
Coral
425 known dive sites · 71 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Bahamas, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba and 68 more.
Trout
219 known dive sites · 23 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Austria, Belgium and 20 more.
Rays
180 known dive sites · 52 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Belize, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba and 49 more.
Turtle
302 known dive sites · 58 countries
Marine life
Reported around Aruba, Australia, Bahamas and 55 more.
Crayfish
406 known dive sites · 32 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Austria, Belarus and 29 more.
Batfish
21 known dive sites · 8 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Barbados, India and 5 more.
Sharks
279 known dive sites · 51 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Australia, Bahamas and 48 more.
Nudibranch
2157 known dive sites · 83 countries
Marine life
Reported around Albania, Argentina, Australia and 80 more.
Anemones
91 known dive sites · 29 countries
Marine life
Reported around Australia, Brazil, Canada and 26 more.
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Thursday
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Friday
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Saturday
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
- Sunday
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Where this dive shop may take you
Dive sites around Gladstone
Heron Island
Australia
Heron Island is a coral cay located near the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern Great Barrier Reef, 80 kilometres north-east of Gladstone Park, Queensland, Australia, and 460 km north-north-west of the state capital Brisbane
Nearby
0.2 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Heron Island - Blue Pools
Australia
The Blue Pools is a popular snorkelling spot at Heron Island, but is also a wonderful place to dive. While snorkellers generally limited themselves to the sheltered cove in the reef, divers are free to explore the sloping coral reef and numerous gutters, ledges and caves.
Nearby
0.3 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Heron Island - North Bombie
Australia
Named after the large bommie that is the main feature of this dive. North bommie is covered in glass and cardinal fish that are harassed all day by dozens of coral trout, coral cod and barramundi cod.
Nearby
0.4 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Heron Island - Gorgonia Hole
Australia
It is not uncommon to see turtles hiding among the cracks and crevices at this site. Lots of little holes to stick your head in, and lots of interesting little (and big) creatures to find. Expect to see painted crayfish, green, loggerhead and hawksbill (if you’re lucky) turtles and lion fish.
Nearby
0.5 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
Heron Island - Pams
Australia
Dropping down the mooring line you will be surrounded by colourful reef fish. A big field of staghorn coral will lead you to a bommie with healthy coral.
Nearby
0.7 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
The Campgrounds
Australia
Located on the North West wall of Lady Musgrave Island, the Camp Grounds is a wonderful drift dive with depth of up to 18m, accessible by boat only.
Nearby
70.5 km away. This shop may organize trips here.
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