Welcome to Green Island — a small coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef offering white sandy beaches, tropical rainforest, and fringing reef snorkelling. Just a 45-minute ferry from Cairns, it’s ideal for day trips, underwater exploration, and reef adventures.
Beach Information
- 🏖️ Best Time to Visit: May to October for calm, dry conditions.
- 🐠 Marine Stingers: Present November–May; stinger suits recommended.
- 🚩 Lifeguard Patrol: Patrolled near main beach areas.
- 🐕 Dog Friendly: No — dogs prohibited.
- 🛠️ Facilities: Resort, cafes, snorkelling and diving amenities.
- ♿ Accessibility: Limited wheelchair access; ferry access only.
- 🏘️ Closest Town: Cairns— Distance: 27 km by ferry.
- ✈️ Closest Airport: Cairns Airport — Distance: 8 km to ferry terminal.
- 🌦️ Typical Weather: Tropical; hot, humid summers, warm dry winters.