How long do you need on Green Island?
Even if you’re not usually a luxury traveller, you really can’t go wrong by spending at least two days on Green Island. While there are plenty of beaches in Cairns, none of them offer the chance to swim out straight onto the Great Barrier Reef from the shore!
Is Green Island worth visiting?
Green island is a great place to visit if you have the time/money. The snorkelling is great just near the jetty and there are plenty of lovely beaches to relax on. There is a also a crocodile attraction that is worth visiting. I would definitely go there again – even though it is quite expensive.
Is Green Island closed?
Temporarily closed
Green Island Resort owners Quicksilver Group said the lack of forward bookings while interstate borders remain shut is to blame. Managing director Tony Baker said it was an incredibly difficult and challenging decision, but the situation became untenable once Victoria went into lockdown.
What should I wear to Green Island?
We recommend that anyone wanting to enter the water at this time of year wears a lycra suit to protect you from the sun and to reduce the possibility of stings and irritations. Lycra suits are included with our snorkel hire equipment.
Do you get stingers at Green Island?
When is stinger season on Green Island? Stinger season in Tropical Queensland is between November and May. In these months there are several species of marine stingers that can be found in the waters including the box jellyfish and the irukandji.
Do you need to wear stinger suits on Green Island?
Yes, you will have to wear a protective suit when in the water. over a year ago. I’m no expert, just a tourist like you, so best to check with the resort itself. You can certainly hire stinger suits and snorkeling gear at green island itself for a reasonable rate so that is probably the best way to go.
How long is the boat ride from Cairns to Green Island?
45 minutes
The Great Adventures Green Island Ferry departs Cairns 3 times daily. Your journey to Great Island takes only 45 minutes.
Are there stingers on Green Island?
How long does it take to get from Cairns to Green Island?
Can you go to Green Island?
Green Island is 27km offshore from Cairns in North Queensland. Most visitors travel to Green Island on commercial charter boats from Cairns. Commercial charter boats depart from the Reef Fleet Terminal at the end of Spence Street. Travel time to the island varies between 50 and 60min.
Does Green Island have toilets?
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are provided in the Green Island day-use area. The Boardwalk, jetty and the paths in the resort area are also accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Are there sharks at Green Island?
Amongst the coral you will find as many as 1600 species of fish, sea cucumbers, sea turtles, sharks, rays & jellyfish. Green Island is home to 126 native plant species, including a unique mixture of coastal and rainforest plants.
What time of year are jellyfish most active?
Jellyfish are most prevalent in warm water. Swimmers in August and September generally suffer the most jellyfish stings, but the warmer the water the more likely jellyfish will occur. The summer of 2010 had an early jellyfish due to the extreme temperatures that summer which raised the water temperature.
Can you swim on Green Island?
Yes you can. Swimming and snorkelling are popular activities from Green Island’s beaches and one of them is patrolled by life savers for your protection. Please note that many of the beaches are surrounded by sea grass beds.
Does Green Island have a pool?
Green Island Ferry
Your journey to Great Island takes only 45 minutes. Use of Island swimming pool exclusive for Great Adventures guests.
Are there crocodiles on Green Island?
One of Green Island’s most unique attractions is indeed Marineland Melanesia. Not only is it home to the largest captive crocodile in Australia, Cassius, it is also home to one of the largest private collections of exotic Melanesian tribal artifacts and aquariums.
Are there Stingers at Green Island?
Can tourists stay overnight on Green Island?
Green Island Resort
Green Island is one of the few islands on the Great Barrier Reef to provide land accommodation that lets you have an overnight stay on the reef. The 5-star Green Island Resort is the hub of the island. Day visitors can access sections open to the general public for refreshments and water sports.
Can you take your own food to Green Island?
Can I take food and drink to Green Island? Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks to Green Island when you visit. There is also food available on the island at the restaurants and cafes, as well as a bar for adult beverages.
How do swimmers avoid jellyfish?
Jellyfish repellent is able to protect you against dangerous jellyfish, like Box Jellyfish and Sea Nettles. These repellants work by tricking jellyfish into thinking the wearer is also a jellyfish, which prevents them from stinging in defence.
What keeps jellyfish away?
The following tips can help you avoid jellyfish stings: Wear a protective suit. When swimming or diving in areas where jellyfish stings are possible, wear a wet suit or other protective clothing. Diving stores sell protective “skin suits” or “stinger suits” made of thin, high-tech fabric.
Are there sharks near Green Island?
The short answer is yes, but in general, they are mostly harmless to humans. The most common sharks found on the Great Barrier Reef are white tip and black tip reef sharks.
Why should I go to Green Island?
On Green Island you can discover the landscape and explore the flora and fauna that inhabits the National Park very easily. Interestingly, Green Island is a coral cay, and the only one on the Great Barrier Reef that has a rainforest growing on it.
Is Green Island busy?
While Green Island is always an enjoyable daytrip from Cairns, its does get very busy, especially round the middle of the day.
What month is jellyfish season?
Jellyfish arrive as early as May and can stay until September, said Ann Barse, a professor of biology at Salisbury University. The gelatinous, bell-shaped animals are attracted to warmer waters, and they congregate off shore and in inland bays.