How do you get to Wilson Island?
Wilson Island is just a 25-minute boat ride from Heron Island which is located 80 km offshore from Gladstone. Your boat transfer to Wilson Island will be a scenic trip with the boat landing on the beach at your destination. Guests will descend a ladder at the front of the boat, stepping onto the pristine sandy beach.
Who owns Wilson Island?
Port Curtis Coral Coast
Wilson Island is part of the land traditionally owned by the Port Curtis Coral Coast (PCCC) People, a group which is made up of four tribes — the Byellee, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Taribeland and Bunda people.
Where is Wilson Island Australia?
Wilson Island is a natural coral cay covering just 5.24 acres and is both part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by it. Located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, Wilson Island is approximately 80 km northeast off the coast of Gladstone and 15 km from nearby Heron Island.
Why is Wilson Island a wonder of the world?
As the world’s largest coral reef, it contains an abundance of marine life. The Great Barrier Reef boasts over 3000 individual reef systems and coral cays, as well as hundreds of picturesque tropical islands with some of the world’s most unbelievable sun-soaked, golden beaches.
Is Wilson Island adults only?
Wilson Island, our newest addition to the Aldesta Hotels Group, is an adult-only private hideaway on the Great Barrier Reef. Located only 40 minutes by boat from Heron Island, Wilson Island could be a great addition to your Great Barrier Reef holiday.
Can you stay on Great Keppel Island?
While there are plans to build a major resort on Great Keppel, for now the accommodation options are more low-key. Stay in a beachfront cabin at Great Keppel Island Hideaway overlooking Putney Beach. You’re sure to feel at home in the glamping tents, comfy cabins or stylish house of Great Keppel Island Holiday Village.
What Island is off Gladstone?
Quoin Island
Situated just five kilometres off the coast of Gladstone, is Quoin Island.
Is Dunk Island still closed?
In 2011, Dunk Island was devastated by Cyclone Yasi. It’s hard to imagine looking at the luscious flora, but the extensive damage to Dunk Island Resort means the property remains closed. The air strip and former resort are private property and strictly off limits to all visitors.
Is Green island Open?
We’re still open! 🙂 You might have seen some reports that our beautiful little resort will be closing temporarily.