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Please Note: Lizard Island Resort caters to children 10 years old and over.

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Experience Activities at Lizard Island

Lizard Island Research Station

The Lizard Island Research Station is a coral reef research facility, owned and operated by the Australian Museum. Internationally recognised as the major island-based research facility on the Great Barrier Reef, the Research Station attracts coral reef researchers from all around the world – with approximately 100 research projects conducted annually. Since its opening in 1973 there have been more than 1,200 scientific publications produced by Australian and international researchers as a result of work undertaken at the facility.

Tours to the Research Station are conducted on Monday each week and available for all Lizard Island guests. Tours must be pre-booked and are subject to availability.

  • Price: $90 per person (scheduled tour) | $550 (private tour)
  • Max Guests: 4 guests on a private tour
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Lizard Island Resort

PMB 40, Cairns,
Queensland, 4870 Australia

Relaxed and casually elegant. The Diving and snorkelling was magical. Special call out to Dive instructors Sandra and Liam and Captains Brutus and Harry and Chris. Memorable dining, gorgeous accommodation. The degustation experience on our final night was exceptional. We loved this place and the staff and will be back. Thank you all for rescuing us from the year that was 2020! - Pete & Kim

Our visit was part of a special Penfolds 75 anniversary! We weren't sure what to expect but certainly were not disappointed. All meals were designed to match white and red wines and included a masterclass conducted by Penfolds winemaker Andrew Hales. In between all the wining and dining we had time to take a tinnie out for a picnic and snorkelling. - Truus

The beaches were breathtaking. Not only the most beautiful we've seen anywhere in the world, but we also had them literally to ourselves. It's so remote, and the resort is so small, that you can reliably get your own beach daily. Make sure to check out the turtles! Also, they packed us delicious lunches every day with all the wine we wanted! I can't express how magical Lizard Island is. It's just a completely *other*, next-level place. It is worth any amount of money to go. - Nathan

All staff always had a smile on their faces. Colin was a great person to refresh my Scuba diving skills and was amazing when we went on the Outer Reef Dive always making sure I was okay and showed me some cool stuff. So many of activities to choose from and dining was a good choice - Ethan

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Discover Lizard Island

Lizard Island is the northern most island resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - 240 kilometres north of Cairns.

Situated 240 kilometers north of Cairns and 27 kilometers off the Queensland coastline, Lizard Island is a one-hour scenic flight from Cairns, traveling over a 200 kilometers 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 our natural wonders that makes Lizard Island like nowhere else.


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Lizard island luxury stay itinerary

Suggested Itinerary for a 5-night stay at Lizard Island Resort

Allow us 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.

Day 1

11:00 - Depart Cairns via the East Air Terminal, bound for Lizard Island Resort. Enjoy an unforgettable scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef
12:00 - Arrival at Lizard Island, enjoy lunch in Salt Water Restaurant before checking in to your resort room
14:30 - Visit the resort Beach Club for an afternoon of water activities – pick up your snorkelling gear for your stay and enjoy stand up paddle boarding and clearview sea kayaking over the reef
19:00 - Dinner in Salt Water Restaurant

Day 2

06:00 - Climb to the highest vantage point on the island and experience unbelievable panoramic views of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding islands on the hike to Cook’s Look. If undertaking this hike without a guide, please register at reception upon departure
08:00 - Breakfast in Salt Water Restaurant
09:00 - Walk or take a motorised dinghy to Watson’s Bay and enjoy snorkelling over the Clam Gardens
12:30 - Lunch in Salt Water Restaurant
14:00 - Relax and enjoy the tranquility of Essentia Day Spa
16:00 - Gin Tasting experience
18:15 - Beachside Degustation Dining in a private pavilion on Anchor Bay

Day 3

07:00 - Breakfast at Salt Water Restaurant
08:15 - Meet at the Beach Club for a Half Day Reef Tour
12:30 - Lunch in Salt Water Restaurant
17:00 - Sunset Cruise with wine and cheese
18:00 - Casual dinner and drinks at Marlin Bar

Day 4

8:30 - Full day excursion to the outer reef for snorkelling and diving. Visit world-renowned dive sites such as the Cod Hole where you’ll experience incredible marine life up close
18:00 - Dinner at Salt Water Restaurant

Day 5

07:00 - Breakfast in Salt Water Restaurant
09:30 - Research Station Tour – learn about the research, conservation efforts and protection of the Great Barrier Reef
13:00 - Turtle Tour – swim with turtles and experience these majestic creatures up close
17:00 - Sunset Fishing – embark on a fishing excursion as the sun sets. If you’re successful, our chef will cook your catch for your evening meal
19:00 - Dinner in Salt Water Restaurant

Day 6

08:00 - Bird watching walk with one of our expert naturalists
09:00 - Breakfast in Salt Water Restaurant
11:00 - Check out
12:25 - Departure from Lizard Island, returning to Cairns

Guests are encouraged to pre-book either their full itinerary or individual excursions prior to arrival.


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