Green Island Full or Half Day Trips

Cairns to Green Island

This beautiful 6000 year old coral cay is just 45 minutes from Cairns and offers a unique reef and rainforest experience. Choose from full or half day options or let us tailor a day to your specific requirements. Home to over 120 native plant species and colourful bird life, surrounded by coral gardens and abundant marine life,  Green Island is also a major turtle habitat.

A popular day visitor island, it boasts well appointed day visitor facilities, restaurant options and a multitude of activities to experience the reef including snorkeling, glass bottom boat tours, scuba and helmet diving, parasailing and kayaking. We can also offer special interest groups exclusive “back of house” tours at Green Island Resort highlighting sustainable practices – a great educational activity!
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Your Day Includes

Return fast catamaran cruise to the Great Barrier Reef

Morning & afternoon tea

Snorkelling equipment (fins, mask & snorkel) and instruction provided

Glass Bottom Boat coral reef viewing tour

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Use of buoyancy vests

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Max passengers 295

Optional Extras

Seawalker helmet diving

Scenic helicopter flights

Introductory scuba diving

Wetsuit & optical mask for hire

Certified scuba diving

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Beach Hire

Guided snorkel tour

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Marineland Melanesia

What to Bring

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Your Camera

Swimming Costume & Beach Towel

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Hat, sunscreen & shirt for sun protection

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Underwater cameras available for purchase, underwater digital cameras available to hire

Itinerary

08:00
Arrive at the Reef Fleet Terminal and enjoy tea and coffee on board until departure
08:30
Depart for Green Island
09:15
Arrive on Green Island
09:30
Enjoy snorkelling off the beach
12:00
Lunch at Canopy Grill or Emeralds Restaurant
14:00
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
15:00
Relax on the beach and go for a self-guided island walk
16:15
Reboard vessel
16:30
Depart for Cairns
17:15
Arrive at Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal

Conference & Incentives on Green Island

Inspire your team, reward, re-focus and recharge at Green Island Resort. 45 minutes and a world away from Cairns, the luxury Green Island Resort is an ideal and affordable location for corporate and incentive groups.

As one of the world's most eco - sensitive developments, we can also offer exclusive "back of house" tours of the Resort for environmental and special interest groups to showcase sustainable management within a sensitive world heritage environment
  • From small to large meetings and evening dinners of up to 100 people
  • lunch for up to 300 people
  • Reward with overnight retreats and be back in Cairns by 10am the next day
  • Partners can join for evening events, including unique beach functions
  • Team building activities - where else but on Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Tropical Island Dinner on the Great Barrier Reef
This is a truly unique experience offering delegates an unforgettable dining experience on the white sand of Green Island - a coral cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.

An exclusive charter will transport delegates to this Great Barrier Reef tropical island, just 45 minutes offshore from Cairns. With endless themes, 5 star service and sumptuous menu offerings from Green Island Resort's executive chef, you'll be set for a magical event. Pre dinner drinks along the beach with a sumptuous tropical buffet dinner in our Greens function centre.
Accommodation - Luxury Island Resort
With just 45 suites nestled amongst the rainforest and secluded from the day visitor facilities, this beautiful eco-sensitive resort offers a unique blend of luxurious accommodation, first class service and unparalleled access to the Great Barrier Reef.

Indulge in rejuvenating massage treatments, revel in an array of island activities including diving and snorkelling or simply relax on the beach or around the private pool. A day of adventure or relaxation can be brought to a superb culinary conclusion with dinner in the signature Emeralds Restaurant or even private beach dining under the stars.
  • Luxurious 46 room resort secluded from day visitor facilities
  • Ideal for small meetings on a day trip basis - combine business with pleasure!
  • Reward with overnight retreats and be back in Cairns by 10am the next day
  • Exclusive dinners for up to 100 guests - Imagine dining on the white sands of a coral cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef!
  • Team building activities - where else but on Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
  • As one of the world's most eco-sensitive developments, we can also offer exclusive 'back of house' tours of the Resort for environmental and special interest groups to showcase sustainable management within a sensitive world heritage environment.
Spacious indoor event space with a high skylight ceiling, tables set with white tablecloths and chairs arranged for dining.Group of five people standing on a sandy beach watching a man kneeling and blowing into a smoking bundle of leaves.
Reef Spirit docked at a pier leading to a lush green island surrounded by clear turquoise water under a partly cloudy sky.Group of people sitting inside a covered glass-bottom boat looking down at fish and ocean life below.