From Cairns: Green Island Eco Adventure 7-Hour Trip
ID: GYG27460-O-736203
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy an eco adventure of the Great Barrier Reef and visit the tropical Green Island to snorkel the reef and hike in the rainforest. Take optional kayak tours or scenic helicopter flights, or relax by the pool with a drink.
Boasting a lush rainforest that is home to over 120 native plant species and colorful bird life, Green Island is surrounded by coral gardens and abundant marine life. The tropical island, just 45 minutes from Cairns offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest tour.
And with the choice of 3 daily departures, the Green Island eco adventure is perfect for a half or full-day experience with up to 7 hours on the beautiful Great Barrier Reef island.
Your cruise includes the choice of an informative glass bottom boat coral viewing tour, or use of snorkeling equipment to snorkel directly off the sandy white beaches. Whether you’re up for adventurous activities or island relaxation, you’ll be spoilt for choice. You can explore the island’s lush rainforest with a leisurely self guided walk, see the reef from the glass bottom boat coral viewing tour, snorkel from the beach, or take a refreshing dip in the island swimming pool.
With an abundance of optional activities, you can scuba dive, take an offshore snorkel excursion, walk underwater with Seawalker helmet diving, kayak, or even take to the sky in a scenic helicopter flight. There's even the Marineland Melanesia crocodile habitat on the island!
The island’s well appointed day visitor facilities include a pool bar, dive shop, plus restaurant and food outlets, where a delicious range of lunch, snacks and refreshments can be purchased.
Highlights
- Enjoy a leisurely day on a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef
- Explore a beautiful 6,000 year old coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef, and the only one with a rainforest
- See coral reefs and marine life from a glass bottom boat
- Relax on the beach and enjoy a refreshment at the island's pool bar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Tour departs Cairns daily at 08.30, 10:30, and 13:00
• Tour returns from Green Island at 12:00, 14:30, and 16:30
• Please indicate your preferred departure times when booking
• Coach transfers are available from Cairns and Northern Beaches accommodations at an additional cost
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
All participants who are over 16 years old must present proof of full vaccination or lawful exemption. All participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult from their household
Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence Street, Cairns, Queensland
Arrive 30 minutes before departure
Check-in at the counter before boarding the boat
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
