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Aerial view of Green Island reef at the Great Barrier Reef near Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Australia. No people. Copy space

Green Island Tours from Cairns

Surrounded by white sand beaches and the beautiful coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island is an idyllic coral cay located only 15 nautical miles offshore from Cairns. It offers the best elements of the tropics in one destination: beautiful island beaches, shady emerald rainforest and a world-renowned coral reef. Your day on Green Island can be as active or relaxing as you want. Choose between resting on the beach, snorkelling, swimming or indulging in some of the many activities available.

Visit Marineland Melanesia – Croc Park
which is a family-run business on Green Island for over 40 years. On display is one of the world’s largest collections of Melanesian Tribal Artifacts, an amazing Aquarium display and a gift shop. See Cassius the crocodile. He’s around 110 years old, and he’s huge! Weighing more than 1,300kg, he’s the biggest living crocodile in captivity anywhere in the world.

Well worth a visit – All Day Pass-Adult $25.00 Child (5-15yrs)$12.50 under 5 free
Daily Feeding Show -10:30 am and -1:30 pm

Wunyami Cultural Tour (Wunyami is the traditional name for Green Island) is connected to an ancient journey of two ancestral story-time beings who fought and formed the island and who still protect it today. This story is shared by the GuruGulu Gungganji people and the Gimuy Yidinji people. This tour explains the symbiotic relationship of these warriors, the curtailed ceremonies of these two tribes and the connectivity of this iconic island to the ancient seascape. Your indigenous guides have been given special approval from their elders to share this story with all who come on this tour.
Adult $29.00 Child $14.50

Green Island & Outer Great Barrier Reef Tour from Cairns

Enjoy the best of both worlds with this complete Island and  Outer Barrier Reef experience awaits with this exciting tour. Take a fast 45-minute catamaran ride to beautiful Green Island and enjoy 2 hours on this unique reef and rainforest coral cay. Then, you’ll depart Green Island to continue your day of adventure and discovery with 3 hours on board Great Adventures spacious activity platform moored on the majestic Outer Great Barrier Reef

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Departs Cairns Daily 8.30am Returns Cairns 5.20pm
Special Offer
Save $30 Adults/$15 Child/$75 Family


Adult $304.00  $274
Child $164.00  $149 4-14yrs
Family 2A2C $780.00  $705
Special offer is valid for travel up to 31st March 2024

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Ocean Free - Pinnace Reef 1km off Green Island

Green Island Sailing Day Tour

Join this amazing personalised team on the 16.5 meter sailing schooner 'Ocean Free' for a day to remember on the Great Barrier Reef. Renown as the most exclusive, personal, customer-oriented Great Barrier Reef tour in Cairns with only 25 lucky guests.. Green Island is a truly tropical haven situated 26 km from Cairns on The Great Barrier Reef. Ocean Free sails you to Pinnacle Reef, an exclusive reef site located in the highly protected Marine Park zone just off Green Island offering excellent coral coverage and vibrant marine life. It's protected waters are the perfect location to discover the reef snorkelling or scuba diving.
Experience the best of both worlds – the spectacular marine life on your private Great Barrier Reef site and then get taken straight to Green Island beach where you can explore the tropical island or just relax in the cool, crystal clear, shallow waters.
If you’ve never dived and wish to try it, we have introductory dives - guaranteed 2 divers to one instructor! (the usual ratio is 4:1) If you are a certified diver, you can enjoy the wonders of the reef with our experienced complimentary guides.
At the end of your day hoist the sails and enjoy a sail home (engines off - wind permitting)

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Prices valid to 31st March 2024
Adult $255.00
Child 4-14 yrs $190.00
Family 2A2C $809.00
$10 discount until 30 June 2023

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Green Island Full Day Tour

Departs Cairns at 9.00 am or 11.00 am
Return to Cairns at 5.00 pm
Includes snorkel equipment OR glass bottom boat tour
Optional extra Snorkel Safari Adult $50.00 Child $45.00 Family $140.00

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Departs Daily
Depart Cairns 9.00 am OR 11.00 am
Return to Cairns 5.00 pm
Adult $110 Child $55 Family $275
Add Buffet Lunch
Adult $30 Child $16 Family $76
Prices valid to 31st March 2024

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Seawalker Green Island couple

Green Island -Seawalker Helmet Dive Tour

Underwater helmet diving experience on the Great Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in the marine wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef and discover the underwater world from a different perspective. It’s a fun and engaging and easy to do...

It’s unique in that you walk on the seafloor surrounded by colourful tropical fish and corals at beautiful Green Island, a 6000-year-old coral cay. There is no equipment to operate, and non-swimmers are welcome; Seawalker is accessible to almost everyone (minimum age 12 years), a dive medical will be required to be completed and you don’t even have to get your hair wet!

You will be guided down to around 5 metres, an ideal and comfortable depth to experience the reef in a stress-free environment.
Save $40.00 per person by pre-booking the Helmet Dive with your Green Island Tour.

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Adult $264.00 Child $217.00 Family $962.00
Minimum age for helmet dive is 12yrs
Prices valid to 31st March 2024

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Half Day Green Island

Green Island is a beautiful island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef only 45 minutes ferry ride from Cairns. It is a Marine National Park uniquely rainforested and surrounded by white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and abundant marine life.

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Depart Cairns Daily 9.00am & 1.00pm
Return to Cairns at 1.00pm & 5.00 pm
Includes return transfers to Green Island + snorkel equipment or glass bottom boat
Adult $110 Child $55 Family 2A2C $275
Prices valid to 31st March 2024

 

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Half Day Green Island with Great Adventures

Half Day Green Island with Great Adventures

Have a leisurely start to your day with a 10.30am departure from Cairns to Green Island, or if you are an early bird you can choose the 8.30am departure.
Enjoy up yo 6 hours on the island to explore, relax, snorkel and swim. Paradise awaits....

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Depart Cairns at 8.30 am or 10.30 am
Return to Cairns at 3.20 pm
Return transfers to Green Island + snorkel equipment OR glass bottom boat
Adult $110 Child $58 Family 2A+2C $282
Prices valid to 31st March 2024


 

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Green Island Cruise

  • Cruise in comfort aboard modern air-conditioned catamarans
  • Free choice of snorkel gear OR Glass Bottom Boat Tour
  • Ideal for both swimmers and non-swimmers
  • Licensed bar on board offering refreshments
  • Change facilities on the island including freshwater showers & restrooms
  • Shops, bar & restaurants available
  • Beach umbrellas & sun lounges available for hire
  • Other beach activities available for hire – canoes, surf skis, beach volleyball gear
  • Sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats
  • Explore sandy beaches to find your own secluded spot
  • Rainforest boardwalks with interpretative signage
  • Self-guided island walk
  • Snorkelling demonstration and activity presentation- en route to Green Island

Green Island & Outer Barrier Reef

  • Return air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise
  • Morning tea & coffee served until departure
  • Morning tea cake selection
  • Two (2) hours on Green Island
  • Three (3) hours on Outer Reef platform
  • Snorkelling equipment included at Green Island and the Outer Reef
  • Lycra/Stinger suit included at the Outer Reef
  • Use of buoyancy vests at the pontoon
  • Reef education presentation
  • Hot and cold buffet lunch
  • Semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour
  • Underwater observatory
  • Guided Eco Reef Talk in the underwater observatory
  • Afternoon tea and coffee available whilst at the platform
  • Cheese and biscuits on return journey
What to bring:
Towel, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and swimwear. Cash for beverages, snacks & souvenirs.
Additional costs:
  • Visit Marineland Melanesia nautical museum, one of Green Islands unique attractions – It is also the home of Cassius – The World’s largest Crocodile in captivity. Entrance Fee $25.00 Adult $12.50 Child
  • Lunch can be pre-booked or can be purchased from the island restaurant and food outlets.
  • Floatation vests and lycra suits
  • Lockers
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