"Green Island" Green Island by sue_stone

Green Island Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 29 photos

During a short visit to Cairns to see my parents, they suggested we go on a half-day trip to Green Island, which sounded like a great idea to me!

Green Island is a 30-45 minute trip from Cairns by catamaran. Once you get there you can do some snorkelling, stay dry and check out the under-water world from the glass bottom boat, take a wander through the rainforest, or just relax on the beach.

It is a great place to get an introduction to the Great Barrier Reef without having to travel too far from the mainland.

Last visit to Green Island: Jun 2006
Intro Updated May 29, 2007
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Reviews (6)

Rainforest Walk Things to Do (3)

Green Island is the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest growing on it! Just past the day visitors... more travel advice

Glass Bottom Boat tour Things to Do (3)

When I visited Green Island there was a cold wind and it was a little too cool for me to want to go snorkelling, so I... more travel advice

Checking out the action...but I'm not getting wet! - Green Island

Snorkelling Things to Do (3)

One of the most popular activities on Green Island is snorkelling. The island is on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef... more travel advice

Great Adventures catamaran - Green Island

Getting to Green Island Transportation (1)

To get to Green Island we caught a fast catamaran from Cairns, with the company Great Adventures. We did their 'Green... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Green Island Resort - 5 star resort

Restaurants (1)
Reflections Pool Bar

Travelogues (2)

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Paul2001 Jul 28, 2007 at 7:42 AM

Sounds like a good deal for $60.00. I really like Green Island but it was awfully hot.
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yumyum Jun 24, 2007 at 10:58 AM

I've once been to Green Island. I wasn't too convinced about the snorkelling bit myself.
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Travel2write Jun 18, 2007 at 12:47 AM

Great tips and pics of green island. I agree, it seems abit to cold to snorkel this time of year. Cheers T2W
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Mariajoy Jun 6, 2007 at 11:54 PM

No swimming?? I guess you didn't take the hair straighteners with you then? ;-))
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toonsarah Jun 1, 2007 at 5:23 AM

This looks a great little spot. I like the sound of the glass bottom boat and the rainforest walk. And it's fun to be first with a comment!