Lizard Island
Queensland
Reopening - 1st September 2020
Why we love it
As the northern most resort on the Great Barrier Reef, and a luxury lodge of Australia, Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. This is just one wonderful Lizard Island fact that makes it like nowhere else. The hour flight from Cairns allows you to take in the true majesty and scale of the reef, and the resort is literally on the reef - no long boat rides are needed to enjoy one of the greatest natural wonders of the world.
Food
Dine in Salt Water Restaurant with menus changing daily, enjoy private beach picnic hampers, beachside degustation dining, or keep it casual with pizza or tapas at Marlin Bar.
Take a seat at the long bar, the islands social hub allowing you to reconnect with others you have meet throughout the day. For those wishing to enjoy a private drink – the lounge seating is perfect or take a short walk out onto the lawns to watch the sun set.
Destination
Lizard Island is the northern most island resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - 240 kilometres north of Cairns.
Situated 240 kilometres north of Cairns and 27 kilometres off the Queensland coastline, Lizard Island is a one-hour scenic flight from Cairns, travelling over a 200 kilometres of the Great Barrier Reef. It is here that you will gain your first glimpse of the beauty, scale and diversity of the reef. It is truly a breathtaking way to arrive at the island.
Lizard Island’s amazing location directly on the Great Barrier Reef means that the reef is literally on your door step. So close and convenient for you to explore straight off the beach or by taking a short boat trip to the inner and outer reefs. This is just one of the natural wonders that makes Lizard Island like nowhere else.
Experiences
Experience Lizard Island on the reef, on land or in the tranquility of the spa. Guided and self-guided activities include snorkelling, diving, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, visits to the Research Centre, tennis under night lights, morning yoga on the beach and indulgent spa treatments.
Lizard Island offers a wide range of activities that provide opportunities
to fully immerse yourself in the natural attractions of the island and surrounding Great Barrier Reef. The experienced and enthusiastic guides are adept at personalising your experience to your individual tastes, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Allow the team to tailor you a customised itinerary to ensure you sample the best of Lizard Island and the Great Barrier Reef while still leaving time to take in the serenity of your room.
Getting there
Arrive at Lizard Island via an hour long scenic flight from Cairns. Flying over a 200-kilometre expanse of the Great Barrier Reef, this part of the journey will surprise and delight you as you take in the beauty, scale and visual diversity of the reef.
Cairns Airport is a major regional airport with daily domestic and international flight schedules.
Accommodation
Lizard Island presents elegant, yet understated Great Barrier Reef accommodation in a variety of rooms and suites.
All of the Lizard Island Resort rooms and suites offer serene luxury and a private location on the Great Barrier Reef in which to enjoy your stay.
