Mackay-Capricorn Islands Places
Heron Island
Fishing
Heron Island Marine Centre & Dive Shop. In addition to diving, snorkeling, and semisubmersible trips, Heron Island Marine Centre & Dive Shop runs three-hour fishing trips and half- and full-day guided reef-fishing charters for up to four passengers, with gear, tackle, and optional stops for snorkeling. Toast the sunset on an hour-long wine-and-cheese cruise or book a charter cruise for up to eight people. Heron Island resort can pack you a sandwich lunch for A$19, or a Mediterranean beach picnic for A$29. 07/4972-9055. www.heronisland.com. A$45 semisubmersible tour, A$130 snorkeling tour, A$40-A$450 per-person scuba diving, A$90 3-hr fishing, A$850 (half-day, up to 4) to A$1,200 (full-day, up to 4, including snorkeling), reef-fishing, A$70 sunset cruise, A$500 (max. 4) or A$700 (max. 8) sunset charter, A$10 stargazing. Daily, hrs. vary, closed Feb.
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