Heron Island Itinerary

May 23 - 28, 2025

Meeting point:  8.30am Friday 23 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, Friday 23 May 2025

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, Saturday 24 May 2025

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, Sunday 25 May 2025

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, Monday 26 May 2025 - Swim and then Relax

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, Tuesday 27 May - Swim the Island

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, Wednesday 28 May - 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.