DAY 1: ARRIVE BRISBANE-HERON ISLAND

Welcome to Brisbane. Connect with your domestic flight to Gladstone (flight not included). On arrival in Gladstone, you will transfer via helicopter (30-minute flight included-luggage restrictions apply) to Heron Island. Today is at leisure. Overnight: Voyages Heron Island for 3 nights

DAYS 2-3: HERON ISLAND AT LEISURE

Enjoy a delicious breakfast this morning. Later, walk through the dense Pisonia Forest, home to thousands of noddy terns. During the day, relax by the pool or go diving. Two dives go out daily, with a choice of over a dozen sites, plus adventure dives and night dives (diving, own expense). Many other activities are available-ask for details. (B daily)

DAY 4: DEPART HERON-GLADSTONE

Board the fast catamaran to Gladstone, a 2-hour scenic journey. On arrival at Gladstone, transfer to the airport for your onward flight (flight not included). (B)

Departs: Daily

Voyages Heron Island

Location: 45 miles northeast of Gladstone. Heron Island is a coral cay located on the Great Barrier Reef and one of Australia' premier dive destinations.

Facilities: 109 air-conditioned rooms with overhead fan and balcony. Features restaurant, tour desk, swimming pool, tennis court and shop/boutique. Massage treatments and scuba diving excursions also avaiable (fees payable).

Bonus: Stay 4 nights or more and save. Ask for details.

Qantas Vacations View: For diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, Heron is world-famous for its marine life and coral reefs. You may even see some turtles hatch during summer.