Location
GREEN ISLAND TOUR
What it is?
Green Island is a National Park.
To get there you can take a 45 minute catamaran trip out, or you can helicopter or private boat, whatever your budget allows.
It is a 6000 year old rainforest covered coral cay where you can stay, play, eat and/or relax.
What it offers?
A beautiful National Park surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef.
There are many activities offered including: a glass bottom boat, snorkelling, scuba diving, helicopter scenic flights, parasailing, cultural tours, beach equipment hire, hotel, café, ice-cream, sun baking, local wildlife and a souvenir shop.
Wheelchair Access?
May require assistance.
What we did?
This trip was booked in for when my youngest visited in 2021. We went on the Big Cat Green Island Reef Tour boat for a full day. The ticket included the Glass Bottom Boat tour. Optional activities were offered and we choose to do Snuba. I had never heard of Snuba, but it is a cross between scuba and snorkelling. I have always wanted to scuba dive, but fear has always prevented me from doing so. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to try going under water.
My daughter had an amazing time with the fish coming up to her to be fed, my husband also enjoyed the experience. As for me, I really tried my hardest not to have a panic attack and try to enjoy the experience. I lasted the entire time out there as part of the group of four, but it wasn’t easy with the Jaws theme music playing in my head the entire time!
The island is beautiful with white crushed coral beaches and crystal clear ocean. There is accommodation on the Island and various places to shop and eat. There is also the opportunity to catch a helicopter out if your budget allows.
Highlight?
Not dying (just joking). It was a magical day.
Would I do it again?
No, I wouldn’t, I have done Green Island twice now, but this was my husband and daughters first time and they absolutely loved it. I am keen to try Fitzroy Island next.
What do you need?
As a couple: water bottles; healthy snacks; wide brim hat: sunscreen; bug spray; good sturdy shoes; swimmers and towels; umbrella for sun; jacket; picnic and picnic blanket.
With Kids: water; snacks; wide brim hat; sunscreen; bug spray; good sturdy shoes.
With Pets: Domestic animals are not permitted
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