Green Island Travel
Green Island Overview
Green Island is a 6000 year old coral cay located in Great Barrier Reef, just 27 km (17mi) offshore from the tropical North Queensland city of Cairns. Of the 300 coral cays in the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is the only one with a rainforest. The island sits on the north-western edge of the reef flat. The surrounding reef is classified an "inshore patch reef". The island has a tropical climate, making May through October the best time to visit the island.
Green Island Main Attractions
Green Island Resort has been acclaimed for its sensitive balance between the needs of visitors and the protection of a unique environment. It is the most exclusive and ecologically harmonious resort on the reef. Green Island is a National Park and as such the resort is unique. Green Island is the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest. Couldn't you just think of it? An island with scenic reef and lush rainforest is superb.
The beautiful clear waters surrounding Green Island offer fabulous snorkeling and scuba diving. The reef around Green Island is truly amazing, with various different corals and sea creatures found within the waters. You should definitely join one of the reef snorkeling or scuba diving tours, as you will be taken to some magnificent spots. Different corals can be found on the Eastern and Western side, so it is well worth exploring.
Green Island Activities
Aside from the fabulous snorkeling and scuba diving, Green Island showcases lots of different recreations. You can join some tours that will let you view the underwater without being wet. There are glass bottom boats that will guide you to the reefs surrounding this coral cay. You can also see some sea turtle even when you are lazing by the beach and enjoying the spectacular view of the ocean.
Green Island Accommodation & Dining
Green island resort is one of the world's most eco-sensitive resorts and the major accommodation in the island. It is the only five-star resort in North Queensland. This five star resort has just 46 suites that are secluded from the day visitor facilities. The resort offers vacationers luxurious treatment and opportunities to enjoy, explore and experience Green Island's natural beauty and mystique. Green Island also has restaurants and not your ordinary restaurants. They serve lunch buffets, snacks and even refreshments.
Green Island Shopping & Nightlife
You may find Green Island nightlife different from other tropical destinations. It is more like socializing and having some wine and dinner on a more formal setting. It's a great chance to catch up with your loved ones and friends while enjoying the view of the waterfront and the clear skies. The Resort and Day Visitor area has some great retail shops for island and beach wear, gifts and souvenirs. Also check out Marineland Melanesia for some unique gifts. A photography service is available on the island. The photo team accompanies Seawalker and scuba dive tours and has images available for purchase.
Getting To & Around Green Island
Green Island is accessible by fast ferry from Cairns with Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises. Great Adventures' fast modern catamarans take just 45 minutes to reach the island and depart at three convenient times daily.
