Experience nature at its best on Heron Island, world famous for its spectacular coral reef and a sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of marine life. This natural coral cay provides a genuine eco-experience and the unique opportunity to witness the magic of the world’s largest coral reef. 

Heron Island caters to all levels of marine enthusiasts with 20 dive sites easily accessible by boat within minutes of the jetty. The most popular activity is snorkeling straight off one of the stunning beaches onto the Great Barrier Reef.

Poets Cove Resort & Spa is the premier luxury resort in the Southern Gulf Islands and home to the best sunset views on Pender Island. Part of British Columbia’s West Coast Gulf Island archipelago, Poets Cove is the perfect escape, offering a luxury boutique retreat framed by charming Arts & Crafts architecture, lush gardens and breathtaking ocean views. Just a short ferry, boat or seaplane ride away from Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle, our small island oasis set in the secluded Bedwell Harbour bay feels a million miles away.

Wilson Island, our newest addition to the Aldesta Hotels Group, is an adult-only private hideaway on the Great Barrier Reef. This small, and unique coral cay is a private, untainted, untouched and understated getaway with safari-style tented accommodation.  Located only 40 minutes by boat from Heron Island, Wilson Island could be a great addition to your Great Barrier Reef holiday.

Come and experience the tranquil life of a castaway in style!  

This budget-friendly hotel is conveniently located just steps from the beach and the village of Harrison Hot Springs.  The hotel offers comfort, friendliness, and great value for small groups, families, business travelers and sports teams.  It’s the perfect home-away-from-home from which to explore the region’s many attractions.