Heron Island Itinerary
31 May - 5 June 2026
Meeting point: 8.30am Sunday 31 May
Heron Island Ferry Terminal, Gladstone Visitor Information Centre, 72 Bryon Jordan Drive, Gladstone
Finish Time:
Ferry departs Heron Island at 12.45pm Wednesday 28 May from Heron Island.
Day 1
We take the 2 hour Ferry ride through the Great Barrier Reef to Heron Island. With time to get settled and check into your accommodation we then meet for an afternoon orientation swim, safety briefing and dinner.
Entry to Heron Island
Day 2
Today is our technique day. We spend the day at various locations around Heron Island working on technique cues and video analysis of your stroke.
Technique practice in pristine water
Day 3
Today we spend the morning imprinting new technique cues in preparation for our afternoon excursion on our private boat exploring the outer fringes of the reef.
Day 4
We take an early morning swim and then we return to our private charter to explore more of the beauty of the surrounding reefs.
Day 5
Start the day with an optional early morning swim around the Island.
The remainder of the day is yours to relax and unwind and explore the interesting wonders of nature around the Island.
Day 6 - Early Morning Swim and Departure
Today we take an early morning relaxing swim, have our final breakfast together before we check out and take the ferry back to the mainland.
