Dreaming of an escape where you can relax, recharge and unwind? A secluded coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef may be just what you are looking for.

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Wilson Island is the ultimate island castaway experience, offering peace and tranquillity in a setting of unrivalled natural beauty. Unquestionably one of the most idyllic places on the Great Barrier Reef, its pristine waters host an unimaginable variety of marine life.

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This adult-only, romantic, private hideaway is just off the coast of Gladstone, Queensland and a 25-minute boat ride from world-renowned Heron Island. At Wilson Island, you can book your own private, reef safari inspired tent or you can reserve the entire island, exclusively to yourself.

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Covering just over five acres, Wilson Island boasts nine permanent Reef Safari Tents, offering seclusion in a setting of unrivalled natural beauty - playing host to just 18 guests at any one time. Guests can relax and rejuvenate in privacy and seclusion.

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With no phones or television, the soundtrack for your getaway is the lapping of ocean waves, the rustle of the leaves in the breeze and the melody of neighbouring birds. Days are spent relaxing in a hammock, lounging on the beach, exploring the island and snorkelling with the abundant marine life that call Wilson Island home.

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​Wilson Island is a Marine National Park, located within the Southern Great Barrier Reef. As a Marine National Park, it is a ‘no touch, no take’ area and extractive activities, such as fishing or collecting, are not allowed without a permit. Guests come to Wilson Island to experience the unspoiled natural environment, the incredible marine life and the amazing native flora and fauna, which, thanks to these restrictions, is in abundance.

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Wilson Island Resort is closed every year from 1 February to 1 April. This is to allow the resident marine bird & turtle population the peace and quiet they need to nest.

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Supporting Queensland Parks and Wildlife Rangers management of protected areas are Gladstone Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers. Gidarjil was established by Gurang and Gooreng Gooreng peoples to provide Traditional Owner leadership to Care for Country. Through Land and Sea management projects, Gidarjil has created economic, social and cultural opportunities for First Nations people. The Gidarjil Gladstone Land and Sea Rangers work in the Port Curtis Coral Coast (PCCC) country,

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Wilson Island Resort respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the country on which we operate, the Gooreng Gooreng, Bailai, Gurang and Tarbelang Bunda peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. And extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples

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