HERON ISLAND

I am really glad to have this postcard :).

So Heron Island is in the southern of Great Barrier Reef and located in Queensland state, Australia. The islan is about 800 metres long and 300 metres widths, supported around 900 species of fish and 72% coral species. Wooow.. That's really awesome, hehe.

The island itself discovered on 12 January 1843 by the Corvette HMS Fly. The expedition commanded by Captain Francis Blackwood. After 20th century the island became inhabited when turtle Cannery was established. On 11 September 1943 the entire island was declared a National Park.

Thank you so uch for the amazing postcard Sharon :D!!