Lizard Island 

Private island eco luxury

Beautiful Lizard Island offers a rare combination of contemporary comfort and island wilderness.

Natural and wild, this is Australia's northernmost resort and it lies right on the Great Barrier Reef. As a private island, there are no day trippers – so the 24 powdery beaches, lagoon and 1,000 acres of national park are all exclusively for guests to explore. There are coral gardens ideal for snorkelling just moments from the shore, and sensational diving includes nearby Cod Hole. Be sure to look out for the monitor lizards that inspired Captain Cook to give the island its name. The resort itself exudes laid-back luxury and its facilities are fresh, elegant and understated.

Why we love Lizard Island

  • A luxurious setting in a remote location

  • Dive the world-famous Cod Hole, just a short boat ride away

  • Arrange a picnic hamper for a romantic beachside lunch on one of the secluded coves

  • Learn about the essential work done here with a tour of the Lizard Island Research Station

5 stars
May - Oct
Brisbane: 21 hours (not including stopover time)
Australia's northernmost resort, right on the Great Barrier Reef
A scenic 1 hour flight from Cairns straight to the island’s airstrip
All Inclusive

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Diving & Watersports
  • Good to Know

Serving superb seafood and fresh local produce, Salt Water Restaurant is the island's main dining venue. At Driftwood Bar & Wine Cellar select from the cocktail list or browse the rare vintages on the Cellar Master list. Arrange a gourmet picnic hamper for days on the beach, or for that special occasion, opt for the seven-course degustation menu with matching wine selection at your choice of two beach locations.

Whats Included

All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Salt Water • Selected drinks including fine Australian wines, cocktails and Champagne • Deluxe picnic hampers • Tennis • Non-motorised watersports and motorised dinghies.

Lizard Island is set right on the Great Barrier Reef and boasts its own fringing reefs. Enjoy half and full day reef experiences with short boat rides to some of the world’s best diving sites including the Cod Hole. Join a tour with a naturalist guide in search of turtles or across the Clam Gardens. Explore the reef in a glass-bottom kayak, try stand-up paddleboarding or cool off in the resort's freshwater swimming pool.

Children over 10 are welcome.

A luggage restriction of 25kg (including hand luggage) and small and/or soft suitcases are preferred, due to limited luggage space in the charter aircraft.

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