How Far Is Green Island From Cairns?
You've booked your holiday to Green Island and already packed up for your flight in a few days! The question is, how do you get to Green Island from Cairns? To help you find your way to one of Queensland’s tropical wonderlands, we created a guide for you below along with some of the best trips you’ll experience on the 6,000 years old island!
Green Island is one of Queensland’s most treasured islands known for its ecotourism escapades! On your way there, you should make the most out of everything that Cairns has to offer too! It is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef after all!
How To Get To Green Island From Cairns
Green Island is about 28 km away from Cairns and the best way to get there is on a boat from Cairns Wharf. All you need to do is ride the ferry that takes you on a speedy scenic tour across the pristine clear waters of the deep blue sea amidst panoramic views surrounding the Great Barrier Reef for 45 minutes!
The ferry usually makes 3 trips back and forth from Cairns to Green Island and vice versa in the mornings and afternoons. It’s perfect for travellers who want to unwind and unplug like a true Green Islander!
What Is Green Island Like?
Green Island is a stunning coral cay island that measures 15 hectares. You’ll never run out of things to do on Green Island like snorkelling, scuba diving of all levels and cruising on a semi-submersible glass boat to see turtles, sharks, clams and 35 species of seabirds in one of the world’s heritage sites!
Green Island has resorts and destinations for solo travellers, couples for that romantic getaway and family trips that encapsulate all that it has to offer! Depending on your travel style and the kind of adventures you’re seeking, you’ll find yourself going from one Green Island destination to the next because it’s tropical heaven like no other!
Visit Green Island on one of these day trips from Cairns!
Cairns: The Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
Did you know that there are 900 islands off of Cairns and around the Great Barrier Reef for you to dive into? Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is one of the best things to do in Cairns. Day trips to Green Island combine a tropical island destination with the glory of the underwater reefs, making it easily one of the best things to do near Cairns. Here are some of the best day trips from Cairns to Green Island!
The Best Green Island Tours from Cairns
1. Ocean Free 1–Day Sailing in Green Island
The cruise sweeps you off your feet on a 4 1/2-hour of smooth-sailing cruise along the Great Barrier Reef where you can swim, snorkel and scuba dive!
Not only do you get to feed fish! You get full access to a free scuba diving demonstration from instructors plus snorkelling equipment, so all you have to think about is living your holiday dream in the ocean!
Treat yourself to a platter of meat or seafood, afternoon tea, fresh fruit and buttery Danish pastries all within your reach onboard. You have the option to go on a semi-submersible glass boat too!
2. Green Island Reef Cruise
You'll be on board the Big Cat air-conditioned catamaran and a transfer to the Reef Rocket boat, complete with a professionally prepared lunch on a flexible schedule of half-day or full-day trips to guided underwater tours.
You can spot clownfish, turtles, sharks and stingrays as you rub shoulders with coral ecosystems. What’s more? There are scenic flights you can choose from aboard a seaplane or helicopter, all designed just for you!
3. GSL Fly Cruise
Ever wondered what the Great Barrier Reef looks like from up above? Well, the GSL Fly Cruise shows you exactly what that’s like in a 40-minute scenic flight as you soar up the sky! It’s a full-day cruise taking you to the wonderlands of Cairns, Green Island, and the Great Barrier Reef with a buffet lunch aboard the Reef Rocket!
4. Great Adventures: Green Island & Great Barrier Reef
The cruise is designed for all ages of travellers where you get educated about reefs as you spend 2 hours on Green Island and 3 hours in the Outer Reef on a pontoon!
You don’t have to worry about equipment such as snorkelling gear, wetsuits and lifevests because they’re all provided for you! What’s even better? Your lunch buffet is exquisitely prepared by the chef with complimentary coffee, tea and pastries to fill up your energy on an action-packed adventure!
5. Great Adventures Green Island Eco Adventure and Green Island Discovery
A few hours of swimming in Green Island isn’t enough, you say! Well, the Great Adventures in Green Island let you explore the reefs and marine life for 7 hours, inclusive of return transfers as you hop from one island to another! You have the option to take a relaxing and leisurely walk through the rainforests too!
Other Things To Do On Green Island
Marineland Melanesia, Green Island
There are guided bush walks across the island’s national parks where you encounter wildlife, tribal artefacts, crocodiles and 126 unique species of flora and fauna endemic to Queensland! Your trip won’t be complete until you visit Marineland Melanesia to spot shipwrecks, fish and over 50 crocodiles including Cassius, the world’s largest captive crocodile, reside.
The self-guided stroll through the Green Island’s rainforests takes you about an hour to leisurely take in the views as you learn about the island’s history and spot 28 species of unique forest birds! There are plenty of gift shops too - for those crafty souvenirs you’ll take home… and delectable food to explore different cuisines, thanks to the island’s diverse local restaurants!
Need help with your itinerary? We gathered a list of add-ons just for you for that complete Green Islander experience!
Book your Green Island Return Transfer now with our friendly crew who will take care of you as you head to your destination! Pools, beaches, rainforests? You name it, they’ll take you there!
