This tiny coral cay is both part of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by it with pristine reef and beach environments including rare turtle and bird breeding grounds.

Those that are drawn to the Wilson Island experience will see the natural beauty of the island, its seclusion and the freedom from modern-day living as part of its appeal. Wilson Island offers comfortable designer-inspired tent accommodation for a maximum of just 12 guests.

Wilson Island is essentially natural - a divine sweep of sugar sand 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.

The Wilson Island Experience allows a maximum of 12 guests to access pristine reef and beach environments including rare turtle and bird breeding grounds. Guests on Wilson Island are able to enjoy exceptional snorkelling, bird watching, island and reef walks or simply relaxing within the peaceful natural setting, enjoying the stunning views.

Wilson Island offers comfortable designer-inspired tented accommodations on six permanent tent sites and is packaged with pre and post accommodation at Heron Island as a complete 5-night escape. The remote coral cay is located 8 nautical miles from Heron Island (Approximately 40 minutes by boat).

Wilson Island is the Great Barrier Reef as nature intended.

Please note: Wilson Island is closed during the month of February for the bird nesting season.

Children under 16 years are not catered for on Wilson Island.

Location/ Getting There

Access to Wilson Island is via Heron Island Return transfers from Heron to Wilson are included in the package price for all Wilson Island guests. However, transfers from Gladstone to Heron Island are additional and not included in the tariff.

Wilson Island Resort is accessible via a 45 minute boat transfer from Heron Island. To assist in maintaining the pristine environment of the cay, there are no jetty facilities with transfers ashore undertaken by way of a small tender vessel.