Green Island
Green Island is just 45 minutes from Cairns with Great Adventures’ deluxe high speed catamaran transfers. Helicopter or seaplane transfers can also be arranged.
Green Island is small enough to stroll around, yet big enough to get away from it all. Everything about Green Island Resort has been planned to ensure your enjoyment and fulfillment, whilst allowing you to stay in touch with the natural environment of this precious sanctuary. From the enchanting walkways through the Hand feed the fish, explore the universe by gazing at the stars through crystal clear skies, or just allow yourself to be hypnotized by the sheer tranquil beauty of this very special place.
Green Island Resort
Situated on Australia’s beautiful Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is a small coral cay which is 15 hectares. Green Island is one of Australia’s premier heritage sites, home to 126 native plant species, colorful birdlife and surrounded by a magnificent coral reef. Green Island Resort represents one of the most environmentally sensitive tourist developments in the world, designed and built with extreme care to preserve the island’s delicate environment. The resort has been constructed to be sympathetic to irreplaceable natural surroundings which are protected and nurtured with passionate responsibility.
Your Green Island experience starts when you arrive at the mainland Guest Lounge in Cairns. This is where your journey into paradise begins. Luxury surrounds you as you await your catamaran. A cool drink, or possibly a relaxing read in air-conditioned comfort. Great Adventures cruises will probably become familiar to you as you travel the reef, visit Cairns for shopping, or a game of golf at Paradise Palms. Great Adventures is your window to treasured memories. GREEN ISLAND
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Green Island is a true coral cay situated 27 kilometres north east of Cairns. The coral cay island is of exceptional beauty with unspoilt rainforest and surrounding reef.
Beneath the tempting turquoise waters are fish and marine life that will fascinate you for hours. Stroll through the lush cool rainforest, laze on white coral sands or by the inviting swimming pool. You may simply relax in the world class day visitor resort facilities. Whether you spend a half or full day on Green Island, you will experience a great adventure unlike any other.
It is one of the few true coral islands that can be visited and is justifiably popular.
On the island there is a semi-submersible viewer, an underwater observatory, a theatre, Marineland Melanesia marine garden and Green Island Resort.
