Little Misses meet the Great Barrier Reef locals.

October is pre-nesting season for Green and Loggerhead turtles. We saw this female resting on neighbouring Wilson Is. By January, guests can see the hatchlings emerge from the sands.

The view from nearby Wilson Is where you can camp in style. Here you and 11 friends can enjoy the island all to yourself – day trips from Heron start in 2014.

Miss Seven claims her spot on Wilson Is

With the reef on your doorstep Heron Is is a great place to learn to snorkel.

Fish tales – in search of Nemo.

At low tide a reef walk is revealing

Heron Island’s Junior Ranger holiday program is both a fun and educational way for kids from seven years and up to learn about the marine environment and the importance of conserving it. Over three to five days (after completing all the lessons and workbook) kids can earn the ultimate prize – a Junior Ranger badge.

Fish-eye views of the reef

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Cowtail rays – skimming the sands near Heron Is.  We also saw sea stars, reef sharks and turtles.

Miss Five (now Miss Six) is goggle-eyed. There’s so much to see on Heron Island.