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CAIRNS - Islands
- Double Island:
Is situated 20km North of Cairns International
Airport and is a 6 minute boat trip off
the shores of Palm Cove.
- Did you Know? The earliest
European record of the island occurred in 1848 when Owen
sailed from Dunk Island to the Torres Strait on the
Rattlesnake.
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- Fitzroy Island: is 7
km from the Cairns
mainland. This beautiful 339 hectares of un spoiled region
is a rainforest National Park.
Daily catamaran ser vices run from Cairns and
accommodation is available from cosy bunkhouse style to
private beachside cabins. Scuba dive, snorkel on the Great
Barrier Reef, stroll the beautiful white sandy beaches or
just relax.
Did you know: That Fitzroy Island was named by James Cook
during his voyage back in 1770.
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- Green Island: is
part of a protected Marine Park
and is
surrounded by the beautiful Rainforest and Coral Reef.
This 15 hectare Island is a 45 minute cruise from the Cairns mainland.
Snorkel or Scuba dive among the marine life or view it
from a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible.
- Showers, change rooms, shops and
beach hire equipment are available. Relax on the beach
or stroll through the National Park. The accommodation is a
luxury resort with all the modern facilities.
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-
 Lizard
Island: 240km off the Cairns main-land it is
Australia's furthermost island. This 1000 hectare rainforest
clad Island was in 1939 declared a National Park. Daily flights
from Cairns connect to this secluded, picturesque Island retreat
which has resort style accommodation. Facilities include
Snorkelling, motorised dinghies, deep sea diving, fishing bush
walking and glass bottom boat. The Island also has a research
station. Campers must obtain a permit from The National Parks
& Wildlife Service Cairns.
Did you know: The first
European to explore Lizard island was Lt. Captain James Cook. He
anchored in one of the bays where he then climbed to the top of
a hill (now known as Cook's Lookout ) to survey a suitable
safe passage away from the Island.
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Click for
Cairns Northern Beaches
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