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Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island

Located right on the Great Barrier Reef, 240 kilometres north of Cairns, Lizard Island is truly secluded from the rest of the world. Fringed in richly-coloured coral reef gardens that shimmer beneath clear turquoise water, the island boasts 24 powdery-white beaches and over 1000 hectares of national park.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Great Barrier Reef region. In sharing elements of their history, heritage and culture we acknowledge the Dingaal people – the Traditional Custodians of Jiiguru (Lizard Island), the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which Lizard Island stands.

Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island Destination

REMOTE PARADISE

Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937; the surrounding waters were recognised as a National Marine Park in 1974, and the Great Barrier Reef was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. The beaches are undisturbed but for occasional footprints and coral reef gardens fringe the island, shimmering beneath crystal-clear water and home to abundant marine life.

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Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island Experiences

Connect with place

Lizard Island seduces with a multitude of reef and water activities including sensational diving excursions, snorkelling straight from the beach to experience coral gardens and a multitude of brightly coloured tropical fish or game fishing on the nearby Ribbon Reefs.

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Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island Accommodation

Lizard /sland

Lizard Island's forty villas and suites have been designed to be in harmony with the natural beauty of the island and its surrounding ocean waters. In addition, there is The House and Cottage, a supremely private villa with adjoining residence.

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Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island Itineraries

Epic journeys

Embark on an unforgettable trip around Australia by creating an itinerary including Lizard Island and other luxury lodges around the country. We’ve created a selection of suggested itineraries to inspire your travel planning.

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Getting there

LOCATION

The Great Barrier Reef is located in the tropical waters of Far North Queensland. The marine park stretches over 3000km (1800 miles) almost parallel to the Queensland coast, from near the coastal town of Bundaberg, up past the tip of Cape York. Lizard Island is located 240 kilometres north of Cairns, 27 kilometres off the coast of North Queensland.

As the only resort on the island, there is a palpable sense of exclusivity at Lizard Island as the tranquillity and natural beauty of the island wash over arriving guests. In addition, there is The House, a supremely private villa for guests seeking unparalleled levels of privacy and personalised service.

OUR LITTLE WHITE BOOK

The Luxury Lodges of Australia brochure has become a treasured and widely recognisable ‘go to’ for Australian experiential luxury, enjoyed both online and in printed form at our lodges. The brochure is available to view or download in eight languages below.