Wilson Island is essentially natural - a divine sweep of caster sugar sands that is home to turtles and birds. This tiny coral cay is both part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by it, its pristine waters host to an unimaginable variety of marine life including coral and fish.

Guests on Wilson Island are able to enjoy exceptional snorkeling, bird watching, island and reef walks or simply relaxing within the peaceful natural setting, enjoying the stunning views.

The remote coral cay is located 8 nautical miles from Heron Island (Approximately 40 minutes by boat).

Those that are drawn to Wilson Island will see the pristine nature of the island, its seclusion and the freedom from modern-day living part of its appeal. Wilson Island is the Great Barrier Reef as nature intended.

The Longhouse:

The Longhouse is the central dining and relaxation area, featuring the long table, where most meals are enjoyed, a large comfortable banquette seating area for relaxing and socialising and an open kitchen. Guests are encouraged to treat the Longhouse as their own home, helping themselves to the library, beverages and snacks as they please.

Community Tent:

A Community Tent, with open sides, large comfortable day beds, a selection of magazines and binoculars provides guests the perfect place to relax, chill out, and enjoy the stunning ocean, reef and sunset views!

Activities:

• Relax in a hammock.
• Take a self-guided nature walk.
• Join your Hosts for a guided island or reef walk. (upon request)
• Experience the wonder of watching Green and Loggerhead turtles laying their eggs or their baby hatchlings emerging from their nests. (in season)
• Enjoy world class snorkeling directly off the beach. (equipment provided)
• Discover the night sky as your hosts provide a stargazing talk.
• Watch birds nesting from the comfort of our specially designed bird-hide.
• Re-invent yourself as a ‘Beachcomber’.
• Challenge your fellow adventurers to a board game.
• Help yourself to our library of educational books, novels, magazines & CD’s.

Diving:

Half day diving charters are available on board the MV Wahoo, a custom built 9m mono hull vessel that provides the perfect platform for dive expeditions. Advance booking is required.

Location:

Wilson Island is located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, approximately 80 kilometres north east off the coast of Gladstone and 15 kilometres from nearby Heron Island. Gladstone is 534 kilometres north of Brisbane and 1183 kilometres south of Cairns.

Please note:

• Wilson Island is closed during the month of February for the bird nesting season.
• Children 12 years and under are not catered for on Wilson Island.

Getting There:

Access to Heron Island -

Air Connections: Via Gladstone with QantasLink. A 30 minute helicopter flight from Gladstone Airport to Heron Island is operated by Marine Helicopters. Baggage allowance for helicopter transfers is limited to one suitcase and one small carry-on item of hand luggage. A limit of 15kg per person applies. Excess luggage storage available at the airport free of charge.

Sea Connections: A courtesy coach departs from Gladstone Airport 10.15am daily to Gladstone Marina, to connect with the Heron Island launch service. The launch departs Gladstone Marina at 11.00am and returns at 3.45pm. There are no launch transfers on Christmas day. The launch trip from Gladstone to Heron Island takes approximately 2 hours each way.

Access to Wilson Island -

Wilson Island is a 45 minute boat ride from Heron Island. Transfer times between Heron and Wilson Islands at the commencement (Friday) and completion (Monday) of your Wilson Island Experience are subject to tide and weather conditions, and may vary accordingly.

In rare instances of extreme weather conditions, access to Wilson Island may be restricted and as a result of this, Voyages reserves the right to suspend or postpone the Wilson Island Experience due to safety considerations. In these circumstances, alternate accommodation, activities and dining options will be arranged on Heron Island.

The 6 permanent tents, all with reef & ocean outlooks, are designed for ultimate comfort. Solar power allows for hot showers and other creature comforts to be enjoyed in the central amenities building.

Each tent has its own designated private shower & dressing area in the Washhouse. Toilets and vanities are also located in this building.

All power is provided by battery or solar power, therefore 240v appliances will not operate on Wilson Island. Our fresh water is supplied by rainwater. Bottled drinking water is provided.


All Tents contain the following amenities and facilities:

Raised Timber Floors.
King Size Bed with Duvets and Pillows.
Bedside Tables & Storage Chest.
Battery-Operated Bedside Lights and Clock.
Comfortable Deck Chairs.
Bathrobes and bath towels.
Beach Towels.
Guest Toiletries.
Umbrella.
Complete Screening.
Daily Housekeeping Service.

Wilson Island Resort