Women's Travel

Eco Island Getaway in Australia

Published by the Editors at hercircle.com on September 15, 2009

Courtesy of Heron Island

Birds, nesting turtles and the surrounding Great Barrier Reef are well cared for by Heron Island Resort which was awarded Advanced Eco-Certification by Ecotourism Australia. The island is located within a Marine National Park.

The resort offers amazing snorkeling, beaches and scuba diving. Dive sites are located just minutes from the island which gives you more time in the water. Shallow dives are available for beginner divers and snorkelers.

The island has a spa, kid's program in season and offers many ways to experience pristine nature hands-on. You can take guided walks, workshops and go startgazing at night.

Rooms start at 191per per Australian son dollars per night. Visit the Heron Island web site to learn more about the island.