Queensland Island Wedding Facilities

As you step from your dinghy into the blissful seclusion of Wilson Island, you can’t imagine a more divine destination for your wedding. Just 40 minutes from Heron Island, this tiny coral cay right on the Great Barrier Reef offers designer-inspired tented accommodation for just six couples, each with a magnificent private ocean view. Days are filled snorkelling and exploring the island, or just lazing in a hammock.

As the sun melts into the horizon, your hosts drop by with a bottle of bubbly and canapés, followed by a resplendent gourmet feast. At Wilson, you and your guests are treated like barefoot royalty.

The First Step

Your initial enquires about organising your wedding at Wilson Island can be made through the Wilson Island Wedding Department based in Melbourne.

The Wedding Department will assist you with any questions you may have regarding organising your special day. They will assist in organising your wedding package and any guest requirements relating to accommodation and transfers.

Once the accommodation, wedding package and celebrant have been booked, your details will be forwarded to the Wedding Coordinator for Wilson Island, based at Heron Island. The Wedding Coordinator will contact you for the finer details and arrangements regarding the ceremony and your special day.

A personalised booking form will be created for you to distribute to your guests, with details on how to book accommodation and transfers. The form includes details for the Reservations team who manage guest accommodation and transfers.

Your Location

Wilson Island is the perfect setting for a wedding celebration of just two, or up to 12 guests. No matter what the size is of your celebration, you will be offered personal service and attention to detail.

Where Do We Hold Our Ceremony?

Upon arrival at Wilson Island the resort Wedding Coordinator will show you the different sites for you to choose your ceremony location. For a unique ceremony experience, you can exchange your vows on a number of different soft white powder sand beaches located around Wilson Island. Alternatively, if you prefer a garden wedding with an ocean view, then the Longhouse is a perfect location for your special moment.

Getting There

Wilson Island is located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, 72 km northeast off the coast of Gladstone and 15 km from nearby Heron Island. Regular flights are available from Australian capital cities to Gladstone with Qantas. From here you can transfer to Heron Island by launch or by scenic helicopter flight. Return transfers from Heron to Wilson are included in your accommodation tariff. Transfers from Gladstone to Heron Island are additional and not included.

Your guests' accommodation on Wilson Island

By distributing your invitations well in advance, your guests can easily make arrangements to book accommodation through the Reservations Team.

For more information on an island wedding in Queensland download our Wilson Island Weddings PDF.