Green Island just off Cairns is a nature lover's paradise and the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest. See all the things to do and things to see on Green Island. Snorkelling tours, dive tours, helicopter rides and Seawalker. Green Island offers more activities than any island on the Great Barrier Reef and is just a short boat ride from Cairns.
Green Island is only a 45-minute ferry from Cairns, and part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
What makes a visit to Green Island unique is that it’s the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest where you can explore the lush, tropical national park and its diverse plant and birdlife at your own leisure. Green Island also offers visitors more things to do and things to see than any other island in Tropical North Queensland.
Green Island is only a 45-minute ferry from Cairns, and part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
What makes a visit to Green Island unique is that it’s the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest where you can explore the lush, tropical national park and its diverse plant and birdlife at your own leisure. Green Island also offers visitors more things to do and things to see than any other island in Tropical North Queensland.
A Green Island ferry from Cairns is available for a half day or full day at Green Island. The Green Island ferry takes roughly 45 minutes from Cairns - with options to include snorkelling or glass bottom boat tour. Green Island Ferry times are 8:30am or 10:30 from Cairns to to Green Island, and returning at 2:30pm or 4:30 from Green Island to Cairns.
All trips to Green Island depart from the Reef Fleet terminal in Cairns.
Can you stay on Green Island Cairns?
Yes, Green Island has a luxurious four and a half star Green Island Resort - ideal for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or family holiday. As a guest of Green Island Resort you can enjoy a range of complimentary things to do and enjoy the tranquility of the Island after day visitors have returned to Cairns.
Green Island offers a unique eco experience and ensures a memorable holiday for both day tour visitors and overnight visitors to Cairns Tropical North Queensland.
Green Island is only a 45-minute ferry from Cairns, and part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Green Island is only a 45-minute ferry from Cairns, and part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
What makes a visit to Green Island unique is that it’s the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest where you can explore the lush, tropical national park and its diverse plant and birdlife at your own leisure. Green Island also offers visitors more things to do and things to see than any other island in Tropical North Queensland.
A Green Island ferry from Cairns is available for a half day or full day at Green Island. The Green Island ferry takes roughly 45 minutes from Cairns - with options to include snorkelling or glass bottom boat tour. Green Island Ferry times are 8:30am or 10:30 from Cairns to to Green Island, and returning at 2:30pm or 4:30 from Green Island to Cairns.
All trips to Green Island depart from the Reef Fleet terminal in Cairns.
Can you stay on Green Island Cairns?
Yes, Green Island has a luxurious four and a half star Green Island Resort - ideal for a romantic getaway, honeymoon or family holiday. As a guest of Green Island Resort you can enjoy a range of complimentary things to do and enjoy the tranquility of the Island after day visitors have returned to Cairns.
Green Island offers a unique eco experience and ensures a memorable holiday for both day tour visitors and overnight visitors to Cairns Tropical North Queensland.
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