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Green Island Eco Adventure
Highlights
- Explore over 120 native plant species in the lush rainforest, immersing yourself in vibrant biodiversity.
- Snorkel directly off sandy white beaches, experiencing the thrill of colourful coral gardens and abundant marine life.
- Join the Wunyami Cultural Walking Tour for unique insights into the island's traditional history from an indigenous guide.
- Relax in the island swimming pool after a day of adventure, enjoying the serene atmosphere of this Great Barrier Reef gem.
With a lush rainforest home to over 120 native plant species and colourful bird life, surrounded by coral gardens and abundant marine life, Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience.
The Green Island Eco Adventure is perfect for a half or full day experience with up to seven hours on this beautiful Great Barrier Reef island – just 45 minutes across the Coral Sea from Cairns.
Your cruise includes the choice of a glass bottom boat coral viewing tour or use snorkelling 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. Explore the rainforest with a leisurely self-guided walk, see the reef from the glass bottom boat, snorkel from the beach or take a refreshing dip in the island swimming pool.
With an abundance of optional activities, you can scuba and helmet dive, take an offshore snorkel excursion, kayak, or even parasail and take a scenic helicopter flight. The Wunyami Cultural Walking Tour led by an indigenous guide provides a wonderful insight into the island’s traditional history.
Itinerary highlights
Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef
Tour details
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Available from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.quicksilvergroup.com.au/wheelchair.html
Operation information
Great Adventures Reef and Green Island Cruises
With Great Adventures, you can explore the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef on any day of your holiday, be it from the spacious reef platform or at the tropical reef and rainforest surrounding Green Island. Great Adventures’ modern high-speed catamarans depart from Cairns daily.
Outer Reef: Guests of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers alike, can experience this World Heritage environment from the spacious reef activity platform. Snorkel and dive amongst beautiful coral gardens. If you choose to stay dry, you can experience the natural wonderland below in the underwater observatory or from the comfort of the semi-submarine.
Green Island: For a tropical island adventure, beautiful Green Island offers the unique opportunity for a combined reef and rainforest experience. On a Great Adventures fast cat, you’ll be there in just 45 minutes with the choice of a full or half-day visit.
Great Adventures, part of the multi-award-winning Quicksilver Group, also owns and operates Seawalker Green Island.
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
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