Green Island

Getting to 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, 8:30AM, 10:30AM and 1PM for a range of half day or full day tours.

Worth seeing

See the Reef from the Glass Bottom Boat coral viewing tour (inclusive or optional in Great Adventures tour packages) Explore the island’s flora with a self-guided eco island walk. The island is home to over 120 native plant species. Around 55 species of birds are regularly seen on the island. Make sure you visit the island’s interpretive boardwalk centre.

Things to do

Green Island is an adventure playground for day visitors seeking a wide range of island activities. Many optional activities are provided by island operators. Great Adventures, 1 Spence St, res@greatadventures.com.au. Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns, Swim and snorkel directly from the beach. Green Island has soft white coral sand beaches. Turtles can often be seen as the island also has a significant sea grass habitat.

Where to eat

Green Island Resort operates the food outlets on the island. Day visitors have the option of including hot and cold buffet lunches in their packages which is served at the Canopy Grill. The lunch buffet is open from 11am to 2.30pm. Alternatively guests can enjoy a favourite burger, sandwich or snack from the menu, open 9.30am to 4pm. Emeralds Restaurant is Green Island Resort’s award winning restaurant.

Getting around Green Island the local way