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Rainforest Walk

Rainforest Walk, Green Island

 sue_stone Says:  Green Island is the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest growing on it! Just past the day visitors swimming pool you will come across the start of a series of wooden boardwalks that will take you on a tour through the rainforest.I can highly recommend... 

Glass Bottom Boat tour

Glass Bottom Boat tour, Green Island

 sue_stone Says:  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 opted for a glass bottom boat tour. It had been years since I had been on a glass bottom boat and I had forgotten how much I like them (ok, not the same buzz... 

Snorkelling

Snorkelling, Green Island

 sue_stone Says:  One of the most popular activities on Green Island is snorkelling. The island is on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef and there are some fabulous sights to see just under the water. Please note that we are not talking about the ultra-amazing sights you can see on the outer... 

Snorkelling or diving

Snorkelling or diving, Green Island

 Kate-Me Says:  Hardly needs an explanation, but I just adored the Great Barrier Reef and will always remember my snorkelling trip there.It's just amazing - you can feel like and explorer and the first person to see the amazing vista of coral and fish beneath you - and in a way you are,... 

Reef trips

Reef trips, Green Island

 Kate-Me Says:  If you're in the vicinity of Green Island, why not go a bit further and take one of the many outer Barrier Reef trips?I really wanted to see Green Island. I had my heart set on seeing it, snorkelling off its white sandy beaches, seeing the great underwater world they have... 

Hotels  

Green Island Resort: Green Island Resort - 5 star resort

Green Island Resort: Green Island Resort - 5 star resort, Green Island

 sue_stone Says:  If you want to visit Green Island for more than just a day you can stay at the exclusive Green Island Resort. This 46 room resort is popular with honeymooners and international guests. It has 5 star accommodation located within the tranquil rainforest on the island. There... 

Restaurants  

Reflections Pool Bar: Reflections Pool Bar

Reflections Pool Bar: Reflections Pool Bar, Green Island

 sue_stone Says:  If you need a snack or a full meal when you are on Green Island then there are a few different dining options. We were only on the island for a half day, and towards the end of our visit we were in need of a quick snack to tide us over till lunch back in Cairns, so we headed... 

Transportation  

Getting to Green Island

Getting to Green Island, Green Island

 sue_stone Says:  To get to Green Island we caught a fast catamaran from Cairns, with the company Great Adventures. We did their 'Green Island Eco Adventure', which at a cost of around $60 per person gave us:- return trip to the island (took around 45 minutes)- morning tea onboard the boat- a... 

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 If you're in the vicinity of Green Island, why not go a bit further and take one of the many outer Barrier Reef trips?I really wanted to see Green Island. I had... 

 

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 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...... 

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Outer Barrier Reef

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 We didn't actually visit Green Island itself, but it was the closest point to where we were on our Outer Barrier reef adventure, so this is where I shall put just a few of my Great Barrier Reef... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Green Island. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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