Hotels near Green Island
Queensland, Australia
Green Island is a 12-hectare coral cay 27 km north-east of Cairns - the closest reef island to the city and the standard easier-than-the-outer-reef alternative for snorkelling. The island combines a small rainforest interior, white-sand beaches, and the Marineland Melanesia (Australia's oldest crocodile farm, with crocodiles plus saltwater snorkelling pools). Fringing reefs surround the island; snorkelling directly from the beach lets you see giant clams, parrotfish, and the occasional reef shark.
Day trips from Cairns 130-200 AUD per person via Big Cat or Great Adventures - 45-minute catamaran each way, 4-5 hours on the island, snorkel gear and lunch included. The full-day option adds 65 AUD for the Marineland Melanesia ticket. Alternatively stay overnight at Green Island Resort (the only accommodation) for 350+ AUD per night - the island is empty after day-tripper boats leave at 16:30. November-April brings box jellyfish requiring stinger suits.
Pro Tip: Skip the Marineland Melanesia add-on (the crocodile farm is dated) and instead use your time on the snorkelling fringe reefs directly from the beach. Big Cat ferry has the better-quality boats and includes a glass-bottom boat ride for non-snorkellers.
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