NederlandsLizard Island - Great Barrier Reef
Lizard Island in far North Queensland is one of a kind - a work of nature's art, located right on the Great Barrier Reef. It is a private paradise with 24 fine white sanded beaches. During his grand voyage of 1770, Captain James Cook climbed the peak on Lizard Island to chart a course out to sea through the maze of reefs which confronted him. Today Lizard Island offers a getaway unlike any other, a exceptional holiday on the Great Barrier Reef's northern most island resort.
If you're looking for something amazing in an Australian island resort, then Lizard Island should be on top of your list. Lizard Island has one of Australia's finest resorts that can cater for 80 people, being right on the Great Barrier Reef is rare enough, but Lizard Island offers the full spectrum - both the inner and outer Reef experiences.
Here you can snorkel off a isolated beach to discover a garden of fringing coral reefs, inner shelf, outer barrier or ribbon reefs and lagoon reefs, Lizard Island offers a number of outstanding coral gardens and many spectacular underwater attractions including more than 400 kinds of coral, over 1500 species of fish and also giant clams, many a metre long and some reputed to be over 120 years old. After this there are 23 softer, powdery white beaches just waiting to be explored.
Lizard Island is renowned for its diving. At the world renowned 'Cod Hole', you'll come face to face with a massive yet curious Potato Cod swimming right up to inspect you with child-like curiosity.
There are many wonderful walks, and on at least one you can expect to see a Monitor, the lizard after which the island was named.
Important Travel Information:
- Wiki Travel - Great Barrier Reef
- Tropical North Queensland Tourism
- Cairns Regional Council
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
