Lady Musgrave Island
Courtesy of Tourism Queensland

Highlights

Great Keppel Island

White, sandy beaches and unspoiled tropical island scenery. Tennis, waterskiing, diving, snorkelling, fishing, sea-kayaking, golf, parasailing, coral viewing and island cruises. Kids Club during holidays. Camping, cabins and lodge-style accommodation (max 650 people).

Heron Island

Small coral cay, entirely national park. Turtle-nesting site, birdwatching and prolific flora. Diving and snorkelling, and reef and ecology walks. Resort-style accommodation (max 250 people).

Lady Elliot Island

Small coral cay with 19 major dive sites. Bird rookeries, turtle-nesting site and whale-watching opportunities. Low-key resort (max 140 people), ranging from budget to island suites.

Focus On: Southern Reef Islands

Island Access

Lady Elliot Island 80 km NE of Bundaberg
From Bundaberg or Hervey Bay, by plane.
Lady Musgrave Island 105 km N of Bundaberg
From Bundaberg, by sea plane, catamaran or trimaran. From Seventeen Seventy, by catamaran.
Heron Island 72 km NE of Gladstone
From Gladstone, by catamaran or charter helicopter.
North West Island 75 km NE of Gladstone
From Gladstone, by charter boat.
Great Keppel Island 48 km NE of Rockhampton
From Rockhampton, by light plane. From Yeppoon, by launch.