Prices
View our price lists for the facilities, accommodation, activities and services that you can book for your stay at Heron Island Research Station.
Prices are approximate and vary between group types. They are subject to change without notice due to price changes from external suppliers.
2025 prices
For UQ guests
See prices on our intranet (requires UQ login).
For non-UQ guests
Researchers
This price list is valid until 31 December 2025 and is subject to change.
Note: All prices are based on a 3-night minimum stay.
| Item or service | Unit | Includes GST |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher room | person/per night | $89 |
| Silvereye House or Kingfisher House | person/per night | $95 |
| Laboratory-use fees (if staying in Heron Island Resort) | person/per night | $34 |
| Laboratory-use fees (if staying at the station) | n/a | free |
| Staff assistance – standard | hour | $69 |
| Staff assistance – overtime (outside 8am–4pm and public holidays) | hour | $138 |
| Vessel hire – rigid inflatable boat (Ranina, Anthias & Chromis) | hour | $54 |
| Vessel hire – punt (Boult) | hour | $14 |
| Fuel – rigid inflatable boat (Ranina, Anthias & Chromis) | engine hour | $62 |
| Fuel – punt (Boult) | engine hour | $34 |
| Mask, snorkel, fins | day | $7 |
| Mask, snorkel, fins | week | $41 |
| Wetsuit | day | $7 |
| Wetsuit | week | $41 |
| Regulator | day | $21 |
| BCD | day | $21 |
| Tank | day | $13 |
| Glow stick and torch (flashlight) | day | $7 |
| Dry ice | 1kg block | $25 |
| Liquid nitrogen | litre (includes freight) | $5 |
| Gas cylinders, some chemicals | admin fee | at cost + 17% |
| Internet visitor accounts | 500MB card | $12 |
| Environmental levy for Heron Reef monitoring/restoration | person/per day | TBC |
| Catamaran transfer (adult return) | person | $248 |
| Use of TNT freight account | + TNT charge | $17 |
| Gladrock (local freight) | admin fee | at cost + 17% |
| Excess freight on catamaran | half container | $100 |
| Excess freight on catamaran | full container | $200 |
| Barge freight | pallet/32 boxes | $510 |
| Barge freight | average box | $32 |
| Barge freight | large box | $50 |
| Barge freight | large crate | $77 |
Educational groups
This price list is valid until 31 December 2025 and is subject to change.
Note: All prices are based on a 3-night minimum stay.
| Item or service | Unit | Includes GST |
|---|---|---|
| Student bunk room | person/per night | $62 |
| Educational staff room (tutors/teachers only) | person/per night | $65 |
| Researcher room | person/per night | $89 |
| Laboratory-use fees (if staying in Heron Island Resort) | person/per night | $34 |
| Laboratory-use fees (if staying at the station) | n/a | free |
| Staff assistance – standard | hour | $69 |
| Staff assistance – overtime (outside 8am–4pm and public holidays) | hour | $138 |
| Vessel hire – rigid inflatable boat (Ranina, Anthias & Chromis) | hour | $61 |
| Fuel – rigid inflatable boat (Ranina, Anthias & Chromis) | engine hour | $62 |
| Mask, snorkel, fins | day | $7 |
| Mask, snorkel, fins | week | $41 |
| Wetsuit | day | $7 |
| Wetsuit | week | $41 |
| Glow stick and torch (flashlight) | day | $7 |
| Internet visitor accounts | $12 | |
| Environmental levy for Heron Reef monitoring/restoration | person/per day | n/a |
| Catamaran transfer (group return) | person | $223.20 |
| Use of TNT freight account | + TNT charge | $18 |
| Excess freight on catamaran | half container | $100 |
| Excess freight on catamaran | full container | $200 |
| Barge freight | pallet/32 boxes | $545 |
| Barge freight | average box | $34 |
| Barge freight | large box | $53 |
| Barge freight | large crate | $82 |
Conferences/retreats/workshops/film crews
This price list is valid until 31 December 2025 and is subject to change.
Note: All prices are based on a 3-night minimum stay.
| Item or service | Unit | Includes GST |
|---|---|---|
| Student bunk room | person/per night | $62 |
| Educational staff room | person/per night | $65 |
| Researcher room | person/per night | $89 |
| Silvereye House or Kingfisher House | person/per night | $95 |
| Laboratory-use fees (if staying in Heron Island Resort) | person/per night | $34 |
| Laboratory-use fees (if staying at the station) | n/a | free |
| Staff assistance – standard | hour | $69 |
| Staff assistance – overtime (outside 8am–4pm and public holidays) | hour | $138 |
| Vessel hire – rigid inflatable boat (Ranina, Anthias & Chromis) | hour | $61 |
| Fuel – rigid inflatable boat (Ranina, Anthias & Chromis) | engine hour | $62 |
| Mask, snorkel, fins | day | $7 |
| Mask, snorkel, fins | week | $41 |
| Wetsuit | day | $14 |
| Wetsuit | week | $81 |
| Regulator | day | $21 |
| BCD | day | $21 |
| Tank | day | $13 |
| Glow stick and torch (flashlight) | day | $14 |
| Internet visitor accounts | $12 | |
| Environmental levy for Heron Reef monitoring/restoration | person/per day | n/a |
| Catamaran transfer (adult return) | person | $248 |
| Catamaran transfer (group return) | person | $223.20 |
| Use of TNT freight account | + TNT charge | $18 |
| Excess freight on catamaran | half container | $100 |
| Excess freight on catamaran | full container | $200 |
| Barge freight | pallet/32 boxes | $545 |
| Barge freight | average box | $34 |
| Barge freight | large box | $53 |
| Barge freight | large crate | $82 |
Ready to book?
Contact us for more detailed pricing information if you’ve never visited us before – we’ll tailor your booking to suit your group’s needs.
Alternatively, see our request to book page to start planning your stay.