Green Island Resort

Warm tropical skies and the Great Barrier Reef at your feet, discover the Great Barrier Reef’s premier boutique resort experience just 45 minutes from Cairns via fast catamaran. Surrounded by world heritage rainforest and a vibrant marine world, immerse yourself in the beauty of Green Island Eco Resort.

Green Island Resort is a 4 and a half star eco certified resort on the door step of the Great Barrier Reef. This natural wonderland offers one of the most unique and memorable holiday accommodation locations in Australia.

Fill your day with adventure or relaxation. Dive, snorkel, windsurf, explore the island, tour the outer reef or indulge in the delights the resort has to offer. There are a wide range of included and optional activities for guests to enjoy.

Green Island and its surrounding waters are an important and protected marine park. Filled with vibrant bird and coral reef marine life, there is much to explore, and find out what makes the resort one of the most eco-friendly in the world.

ROOMS & SUITES
Green Island Resort offers a number of room styles for our guests: the spacious Island Suites (twin or king bed configurations), or the ultimate in island luxury the Reef Suite Room. Connecting rooms are available for families or groups exceeding the 2 adults, 2 child room limits.

ISLAND SUITE KING ROOM 
Set in clusters under the rainforest canopy and adjoining central facilities, the spacious 56 square metre Island Suite features a king sized bed, separate bath and shower facilities, private balcony, air conditioning, and much more.

DINING
Even on an island in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef you have access to a range of fantastic dining options. Indulge in experiences, uniquely Green Island. Uniquely Tropical North Queensland.

Imagine… Our signature restaurant & bar, Emeralds, where exotic local produce is always on the menu, intimate beach dining on the soft coral sands, or choose to hideaway for your private beach picnic. Enjoy complimentary evening drinks as the sun sets.

Award-winning, five-star tropical dining. Enjoy the locally sourced menu inside or outdoors on the terrace. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Emeralds caters for all tastes and dietary requirements. One for the romantics. Enjoy a private, sumptuous seafood dinner on the beach and watch the sunset over the Great Barrier Reef.

If you find yourself on a tropical island in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, take advantage of the situation with a picnic on the beach! With a range of freshly prepared gourmet hampers available, find a cosy spot on the beach and enjoy.

DISCOVER GREEN ISLAND
Green Island and the surrounding reefs are filled with vibrating bird and marine life. Discover what awaits you when you arrive, learn about the history of the island and find out what makes the resort one of the most eco-friendly in the world.

SNORKELING
Grab your complimentary snorkel gear from the dive shop and head on down to explore the reefs just off the beach. A variety of corals and fish life can be found just a short easy paddle from the shore. The waters around Green Island are home to a large population of sea turtles who are often found swimming in the seagrass and reefs close to the island shore.

BOAT SNORKEL TRIP
To see much more of the reef and marine life diversity, take a short boat trip to one of the best snorkelling sites about 1.5km offshore from Green Island for more adventure snorkelling. More varieties of colourful marine life are found in these coral gardens. A qualified lifeguard is on hand to supervise and direct you to the best areas of the site.

CANOES & KAYAKS
If a Canoe or Kayak is more your style, these are also available complimentary from the Beach Hire Hut. Take your time to circumnavigate the island at your own speed and take in the serenity.

GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
See the Great Barrier Reef while staying completely dry in our modern ‘Coral Explorer’ glass bottom boats. Complete with commentary from the crew, they are a unique and safe way to see the reef for kids, non-swimmers and those who’d just like to stay dry. Tours depart regularly throughout the day and generally last from between 20-30 minutes.

ISLAND WALKS
With lush walking tracks and varied beach environments you can explore every part of the island on foot. The 45 minute walk (at a light pace) will take you on a journey around the only rainforest covered coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef.With 120 species of plant life and a vibrant array of birds that make the island their home, there is much to see.

Pick up a Self-Guided Eco Walk booklet from the Information Centre (or download it here) and explore the island at your own pace.

Or at 15:00 join our resident Activities Officer for an informative and insightful leisurely stroll along the boardwalk. You’ll hear about the history of the island and about the different flora and fauna that you’ll see along the way. There is always so much to talk about that rarely are 2 guided walks the same.

GREAT ADVENTURES
For a complete Great Barrier Reef holiday experience you can enjoy a day cruise from Green Island to the Outer Barrier Reef. Escape into a world of surprises to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

From the comfort of the stable reef activity platform, this is the perfect base for swimmers and non-swimmers to explore. Snorkel and dive, visit the underwater observatory and cruise in a semi-sub, or just relax on the sundeck with a delicious buffet lunch. To book please contact reservations before you arrive.

SEAWALKER
Seawalker at Green Island is quick, easy, and there’s no need to learn how to use complicated equipment. No experience is needed, and because you WALK on the smooth, clean sand of the sea floor, it’s perfect for non-swimmers or anyone else who might not be confident in water! It’s quick – 45 to 60 minutes from start of guest briefing until finished and back on dry land.

It’s easy – no new skills to learn, no swimming, no equipment to manipulate or get in the way. It’s safe – our guides are always in the water beside you to ensure it is great for non swimmers or anyone else who is not confident.

It’s low stress – no complicated equipment to use, no water on your face (you can wear glasses or contacts), your makeup stays on and your hair stays dry! It’s a natural experience on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef – guests walk on the sea floor (not on an artificial pontoon), and are Completely surrounded by colourful fish and coral.

INTRO & CERTIFIED DIVING
There is nothing on earth quite like the experience of diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Swim through coral formations while keeping an eye out for sea turtles, large rages, reef sharks, clams and a wide variety of colourful fish that make the reef their home.

Green Island offers the opportunity for both beginner and certified divers to experience exciting underwater adventures at our specially selected dive sites, a short boat trip offshore. Each dive lasts for approximately 40 minutes depending on air and all standard dive equipment is included.

REEF HELICOPTER TOURS
For a completely different perspective of Green Island and the surrounding reefs, you can enjoy scenic helicopter flights from the island. Sit back, relax and enjoy an exhilarating bird’s eye view of the reef complete with your pilot’s commentary. And don’t forget your camera for some amazing photo opportunities!

WUNYAMI CULTURAL WALKING TOUR
Wunyami, Green Island’s traditional name, is an ancient coral cay with an equally fascinating ancient cultural history. Join Indigenous guides for the Wunyami Cultural tour and learn how the island is connected to an ancient journey of two ancestorial story-time beings who fought and formed the island and who still protect it today. This story is shared by the GuruGulu Gungganji people (Yarrabah) and the Gimuy Yidinji people (Cairns).

As part of a small group, your guides will explain the symbiotic relationship of these warriors, the cultural ceremonies of these two tribes and the connectivity of this iconic island to the ancient seascape. The Indigenous guides have been given special approval from their elders to share this story with all who come on this tour.

MARINELAND MELANESIA
One of Green Island’s most unique attractions is indeed Marineland Melanesia. Not only is it home to the largest captive crocodile in Australia, Cassius, it is also home to one of the largest private collections of exotic Melanesian tribal artifacts and aquariums. With twice daily crocodile shows and the chance to hold a baby croc, it’s definitely a family favourite, especially with the children.

Originally built by two partners in the early 1960s, Marineland Melanesia has been proudly owned and operated by the Craig family since 1971. From working in Papua New Guinea, family patriarch George Craig (perhaps one of the original ‘crocodile hunters’) set about bringing to reality an island habitat for huge crocodiles and a magnificent range of carvings and ancient primitive tribal art from the region known as Melanesia.

FISH FEEDING
Just before the sun goes down it’s feeding time for some of the island’s fishy guests. At 17:00 each evening find your way to the Jetty for the nightly fish feeding. Watch as enormous tropical fish surge to the top of the water for their nightly feed. This evening event is free for hotel guests and is a must do for those wanting to see and learn more about the island’s marine life.

STAR GAZING
Green Island’s distance from the big city lights makes it an excellent spot for some amateur astronomy. On a clear night the skies above Green Island are perfect for star gazing.

Rooms: 46

Price: from 259 EUR per night

Source: www.greenislandresort.com.au