This small rainforest-clad coral cay is surrounded by coral reefs. It is one of the most accessible and popular islands on the Great Barrier Reef.
Location
27km offshore from Cairns.
Welcome
The Guru-Gulu Gungandji Aboriginal people welcome you to Green Island—Wunyami—and ask that you take care of their special place. The island and reef hold traditional and contemporary cultural significance for the Gungandji people, who have an active role in looking after these values for future generations.
Park facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- Mooring points
- Picnic tables
- Refreshments
- Telephone (pay phone)
- Toilets
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
- No camping
- Showers
- Fishing prohibited
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Walking
- World Heritage
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![Buff-banded rails are just one of the resident birds on Green Island.]()
Buff-banded rails are just one of the resident birds on Green Island.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![The Green Island Resort has great facilities for a lunchtime break.]()
The Green Island Resort has great facilities for a lunchtime break.
Photo credit: Pat Kirby © Queensland Government
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![Don your snorkelling gear and come face-to-face with vibrant clownfish.]()
Don your snorkelling gear and come face-to-face with vibrant clownfish.
Photo credit: © Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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![Immerse yourself in the breathtaking wonderland below the surface of Green Island's tranquil waters.]()
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking wonderland below the surface of Green Island's tranquil waters.
Photo credit: © Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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![A parasailer's perspective! There's more than one way to enjoy Green Island.]()
A parasailer's perspective! There's more than one way to enjoy Green Island.
Photo credit: Billy Craig © Marineland Melanesia
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![Windsurfers make the most of Green Island’s turquoise water.]()
Windsurfers make the most of Green Island’s turquoise water.
Photo credit: Billy Craig © Marineland Melanesia
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![Enjoy sunset over the jetty if you are staying overnight.]()
Enjoy sunset over the jetty if you are staying overnight.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Stay dry and see Green Island's reef through a glass-bottom boat.]()
Stay dry and see Green Island's reef through a glass-bottom boat.
Photo credit: © Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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![The jetty is a great place to view marine life, like this green turtle!]()
The jetty is a great place to view marine life, like this green turtle!
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Green Island jetty is the entrance to this tiny cay for most visitors.]()
Green Island jetty is the entrance to this tiny cay for most visitors.
Photo credit: © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Green Island has commercial attractions, such as Marineland Melanesia, as well as natural wonders.]()
Green Island has commercial attractions, such as Marineland Melanesia, as well as natural wonders.
Photo credit: Billy Craig © Marineland Melanesia
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![A Park Ranger shows visitors how to protect and respect the natural landscape.]()
A Park Ranger shows visitors how to protect and respect the natural landscape.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Green Island at night ... it's worth the overnight stay!]()
Green Island at night ... it's worth the overnight stay!
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy a family picnic with a backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef.]()
Enjoy a family picnic with a backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef.
Photo credit: © Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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![Be sure to check out Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Park while you're on the island.]()
Be sure to check out Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Park while you're on the island.
Photo credit: Billy Craig © Marineland Melanesia
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![The patrolled beach is the safest place to swim on Green Island.]()
The patrolled beach is the safest place to swim on Green Island.
Photo credit: © Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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![Enjoy an easy stroll along Green Island's sun-dappled boardwalk.]()
Enjoy an easy stroll along Green Island's sun-dappled boardwalk.
Photo credit: © Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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![Overnight visitors can enjoy stunning sunsets from the Green Island beach walk.]()
Overnight visitors can enjoy stunning sunsets from the Green Island beach walk.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![For a different perspective of the reef, Green Island's jetty walk offers clear views to the sea life below.]()
For a different perspective of the reef, Green Island's jetty walk offers clear views to the sea life below.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Queensland Government
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![Discover fascinating native plants and birds along Green Island's boardwalk.]()
Discover fascinating native plants and birds along Green Island's boardwalk.
Photo credit: © Great Adventures
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![Enjoy a scenic picnic at the Green Island day-use area.]()
Enjoy a scenic picnic at the Green Island day-use area.
Photo credit: © Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises
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