Heron Island Research Station accommodates 140 guests in a range of styles, from self-contained bungalows to bunk-bed dormitories. You can use our common areas for meetings, workshops, study, socialising, and more.
All linen (sheets, pillowcases, quilts and pillows) is provided.
The station has 2 (free) washing machines with dryers.
Accommodation options
Researcher cabins (each sleep 12)
- Two levels, each with 2 bedrooms/shared ensuite.
- Rooms have 2 or 4 single beds (in bunks).
- Cupboard and closet, table, desk space for 2, private balcony or deck, fans and screened windows.
- Communal kitchen/dining room and outdoor eating area.
- Outdoor showers and racks for dive and snorkelling gear.
Kingfisher House (sleeps 9)
- Self-contained, 3-bedroom bungalow with single beds and bunks.
- Kitchen with basic self-catering equipment.
- Comfortable lounge room and an expansive deck with views to the beach and reef.
- Suited to researchers staying for extended projects.
Dormitories (sleep 80 students and 8 tutors)
- Heron (4 rooms – sleeps 24):
- Heron 1 and Heron 2 educational staff rooms each have 4 single beds and an ensuite.
- Heron 3 and Heron 4 student rooms each have 8 single beds (in bunks).
- Noddy and Shearwater (each have 4 rooms – sleep 32 each):
- Each room has 8 single beds (in bunks).
- Adjacent student toilet and shower facilities.
- Large area for rinsing and storing dive and snorkelling gear.
Computer room and library
- Communal space for all station visitors.
- Ideal for small, informal groups.
- Computers with large monitors.
- Collection of field guides, identification material and research publications.
- Scanners, printers and data projectors.
- Comfortable lounge seating.
Seminar room
- Seats 50 people.
- Sliding partition expands the seating area to accommodate larger groups.
- Audiovisual and videoconference equipment.
Meeting rooms and outdoor breakout spaces
- Outdoor breakout areas.
- Tables, seating and equipment can be configured to suit your requirements.