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Green Island Resort
Green Island is one of Australia’s premier heritage sites and home to Green Island Resort, the only five star resort in Tropical North Queensland located on a true coral cay.
Ultimate Getaway
Includes:
3 Nights in an Island Suite
Breakfast daily
Return transfers from Cairns
Great Barrier Reef Day trip

Only $1113 per couple
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The Lakes Resort & Spa

CAIRNS MOST POPULAR RESORT
The Lakes Resort and Spa
is a stunning 4 ½ star resort. 
* Return airport transfers for bookings 7 nights & over
* Resort Passport vouchers with up to $100 savings
* Full resort facilities
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Sea Change Apartments
           
Sea Change Beachfront Apartments   
CAIRNS NORTHERN BEACHES MOST POPULAR  
* 5 Star self contained       

Courtesy airport transfer 
Magnificent swimming pool
* Beautiful beachfront location
* Spa in every apartment
* Fantastic Ocean Views!
* Pool deck and Swim out apartments
25% discount on every booking
for stays before 31.3.11 excluding 24th Dec - 3rd Jan '11
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Shangri - La Cairns
Shangri-La Cairns is ideally situated in the city centre at the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex, and adjacent to the Trinity Bay Esplanade.
UNBEATABLE!
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Dunk Island Resort
Dunk Island is a beautiful tropical rainforest island offering excellent facilities and an amazing variety of activities and experiences. Dunk is the perfect Island Resort for Families.
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Beachfront Suite

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Full Breakfast Daily
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Gilligan's Backpackers

Gilligan's Backpackers
Hotel & Resort is "the Ritz of all hostels" as described by Lonely Planet. It provides an excellent standard of accommodation for backpackers and budget conscious young, (and young at heart) travellers in the heart of the Cairns CBD.
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*From $21* (4 bed dorm)
*From $104* (Hotel room)

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Harbour Lights
Harbour Lights Cairns offers Cairns City apartments with the best views of the Marina and Trinity Inlet. Located in the heart of Cairns City and right next door to the Reef Fleet Terminal and Marina
STUDIO ROOMS
$120 PER NIGHT
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Silky Oaks Lodge

Silky Oaks Lodge
is a romantic rainforest retreat located along the Mossman River.
Unbeatable offer!
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*Save $398* Riverhouse

Includes :
Full Breakfast Daily

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Thala Beach Lodge
Thala Beach Lodge is an exclusive luxury haven providing a natural and secluded environment located on the northernmost headland of a 2km stretch of untouched coastline.  
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Eucalypt Bungalow
*Save $565* Coral Sea Bungalow

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On the Beach Apartments
On the Beach Holiday Apartments are positioned on the beachfront of Trinity Beach. The One, Two and Three bedroom apartments range from Garden View to absolute Beachfront apartments with magnificent beach and ocean views
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APARTMENTS
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OFF!
FROM
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Lizard Island Resort
Lizard Island Resort is the gem of the Great Barrier Reef. This remote, private paradise with 24 powdery white beaches is located right on the Great Barrier Reef with coral gardens directly off shore. Your rate includes all meals, selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as many activities.
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INCLUDES
All Meals
selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Catamarans
Paddle skis & sailboards
Motorised dinghies
Basic fishing gear
Snorkelling
Tennis - day & night
Picnic hampers for beachside lunches
Self guided walks and nature trails
Interpretative slide sessions
Gymnasium
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Green Island Resort - Cairns

Green Island Resort

3 Night Pack inc Outer Barrier Reef trip & b'fast
  • Unique Coral Cay Resort
  • Many Activities Included
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Monday, August 30, 2010

Green Island Resort has welcomed Andy Greub as the new Executive Chef to the Island.  
 
Heading up a talented kitchen brigade of 19 including chefs and stewards, one of the first objectives of joining the Resort was to initiate and create a different seasonal menu every evening.  Not just specials, but an entire new menu, which allows and incorporates the diverse strengths of the Island chefs.  The menus are designed to be creative, beautiful and appetizing and have a wow factor of a lasting memory of the guest’s time on the Island.
 
Andy Greub, Executive Chef said, “I have always enjoyed coming to Green Island and the wonderful surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef.  I believe that our local produce and seafood are all at our doorstep and we will bring those local flavours to the menu.  Our International and Australian visitors want to experience the regional foods and I will be adapting a modern Australian cuisine with local fresh produce as the key menu selections.”
 
Working with a local company, Australian Tropical Foods has provided Greub a direct link to the Tablelands to source local produce along with purchasing meats from a local butcher.
 
Greub is a classically trained French Chef from Switzerland and arrived in Cairns in 1982.  Having worked with several leading hotels he has since 1997 worked at TAFE and then in 2005 commenced with the now called Skill 360 teaching, training and qualifying apprentices and chefs.


Monday, August 30, 2010

Two local animal welfare charities have received a boost with some much-needed funds
thanks to the recent Green Island Beach Volleyball charity event held during the annual Great
Adventures Green Island Family Day. 

The charity Green Island Beach Volleyball challenge, with 96 players from 16 competing
teams, raised $1840 for the Young Animal Protection Society (YAPS) and the Cairns Turtle
Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC), each receiving $920. 

Sponsored by Great Adventures and Green Island Resort with the support of Cairns Indoor
Sports, players receive free travel to Green Island with their registration fees donated to the
charities. 

“Both of these animal charities are well deserving community organisations and we’re very
pleased to be able to support the great work they do,” said Megan Bell, Quicksilver Group
spokeswoman. 

CTRC recently released the region’s first satellite tracked turtle, “Matilda” on Green Island, a
significant turtle habitat, and will be able to use the funds to feed turtles currently in their
care. 

In addition to the funds, The Quicksilver Group has also laundered and donated around 30
towels from lost property, which YAPS will use for animal care.


Thursday, June 17, 2010

After 19 months of rehabilitation, Matilda the Hawksbill sea turtle has been released back into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef at Green Island, and in a first for our region, has been also been fitted with a satellite tracking device.

After making a full recovery from ‘floaters disease’ under the care of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, the once critically ill turtle was released into the waters of Green Island by CTRC volunteers with the assistance of Great Adventures.

Quicksilver Group Managing Director, Tony Baker said “Green Island is a natural habitat for turtles and Great Adventures is pleased to assist with the wonderful work by CTRC a-not-for-profit community organisation. Their work is vital in assisting sick and injured turtles back into the wild and donations from companies such as ourselves and the wider community are vital to making sure these turtles find a way home.”


Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The team from Green Island Resort in conjunction with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service were ecstatic with four outstanding awards achieved in the 2009 Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge.

Green Island was awarded three regional categories and one State-wide award, recognising the island’s pristine beaches and commitment to caring for this World Heritage environment.

Lisa Krause, General Manager of Green Island Resort said, "We work closely with National Parks to ensure our waste management, recycling and environmental management is a top priority. These awards are a wonderful accolade for all involved in contributing to our future sustainability.”

The Clean Beach Challenge awards are the culmination of a year-round collaborative effort by the staff of Green Island Resort, Great Adventures and the Quicksilver Group, and QPWS.

Green Island’s awards:

•“Resource Recovery” - Queensland
•“Environmental Protection” - Far North Queensland
•“Resource Recovery” - Far North Queensland
•“Litter Prevention” - Far North Queensland


Thursday, December 10, 2009

Forget the White Christmas and spoil yourself with a Green one!

For a Christmas Day with a difference, you can enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch feast on the Great Barrier Reef at beautiful Green Island.

The chefs at Green Island Resort’s Emeralds Restaurant have designed a wonderful buffet lunch menu featuring some traditional delights as well as the freshest seafood, a delicious cold selection, sensational salads and decadent desserts.

A two hour beverage package of an assortment of wines, beers, juices and soft drinks will quench the tropical thirst while celebrating Christmas Day.

After feasting to your content, the island’s playground awaits. Walk off lunch with a leisurely stroll through the rainforest or choose to snorkel or view the reef from a glass bottom boat.

For just $168 per adult and $70 per child, your day also includes return fast catamaran transfers from Cairns with Great Adventures.

Emeralds Restaurant, Green Island Resort

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch 2009
Cost: $168 Adult, $70 Child (Child 4 –14 yrs)

Your Day Includes:

  • Buffet Christmas Day Lunch at Emeralds Restaurant
  • 2 Hour Beverage Package includes Australian heavy and light beers; Australian red, white and sparkling wines; juices and soft drink.
  • Return fast catamaran transfers with Great Adventures from Cairns
  • Choice of glass bottom boat tour or snorkelling equipment.
  • Bookings are essential as places are limited.


Wednesday, March 18, 2009

With several turtles recently nesting on Green Island, it was a wonderful sight when around 100 young hatchlings, believed to be Green Turtles, emerged from their nests to scramble towards the water’s edge. Some of Green Island Resort’s guests were thrilled to witness the spectacle during the guided evening nature walk.

Sue O’Donnell, Green Island Resort, Rooms Division Manager also witnessed the event and exclaimed, “It was totally awesome and would have to be one of the 10 best things I have experienced in my life. We lost count of the little turtles but we think there were at least 100 or more running for the water.

House guests and staff alike were thrilled and the ‘oohs and ahhs’ heard all round just showed the delight of everyone seeing this very special occasion on Green Island”.

Quicksilver Group Environment & Compliance Manager Doug Baird said several other nests were also located on the island this season, and it is believed to be the first time in about six years that turtles have nested on the island. “As soon as the eggs hatch, usually at night time, the young turtles will scramble madly to the water’s edge, hoping to gain safety. “The interesting thing is that the temperature of the surrounding sand will determine the sex of the offspring. Cooler sand produces male turtles, while warmer sand produces females. This is nature’s way of ensuring that there are both viable male and females in the population.”

Green Turtles can lay up to 100 eggs at a time, which will incubate for up to 3 months. Several weeks after mating, the females will drag their bodies ashore to dig a hole in the sand above the high water mark to lay their leathery eggs. After the eggs are covered, she will have no further contact with her offspring.

The Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the world’s seven marine turtles and it is estimated that some species, such as the Green Turtle, can live for up to 100 years. Green Turtles are predominantly herbivores and are often spotted grazing amongst Green Island’s significant seagrass habitat.


Thursday, September 18, 2008

Green Island Resort’s premium Reef Suites have undergone a stylish soft refurbishment, bringing a whole new level of luxury to these beautiful suites.

With just ten Reef Suites, each boasts 66 square metres (714 sq ft) of living area over two levels including a large king size bed, spacious lounge area, separate bath and shower, and private balcony set amid the tropical rainforest.

On entering the suite, your eyes are drawn to the warmth of the stunning timber floors and louvre framed window and door treatments. The large king size bed is luxuriant and sumptuous in the stylish simplicity of black and white, contrasted against its tropical surrounds.

Green Island Resort has just 46 suites in total and offers has two superb styles of accommodation, Reef and Island Suites, each featuring aromatic timbers and private balconies with either rainforest or pool views.


Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Thanks to a powerful new telescope, guests at Green Island Resort are discovering the starry Southern skies with the resort’s night nature activities.


Monday, December 10, 2007

If you’re planning a small business meeting, teambuilding activity or incentive reward, Green Island Resort is an ideal and unique venue. Come over for the day, or spend the night! Just 45 minutes across the Coral Sea from Cairns, it really is where business meets pleasure. For more information on our meetings packages, please contact our friendly team.

 

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The Hotel Cairns

The Hotel Cairns is located only one block from the famous Esplanade, the property is shaded by towering palm trees offers travelers a true tropical experience with a contemporary ambience.

Stay at The Hotel Cairns and receive the complimentary use of a Smart Car to explore the region as you please!
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Shangri - La Cairns

Shangri-La Cairns is ideally situated in the city centre at the Marlin Marina connected to the Pier shopping complex, and adjacent to the Trinity Bay Esplanade.

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Ocean Spirit Dinner Cruise

Enjoy dinner on a luxurious catamaran while cruising on the calm waters of Trinity Inlet.  With a glass of champagne in hand, stroll the decks and savour the sights of the city by night.

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Vision Apartments Cairns

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Vision Apartments Cairns are the newest holiday apartments on the Cairns Esplanade. Located just 5 minutes walk from the centre of town.
Vision offers two and three bedroom holiday apartments.

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Fitzroy Island Resort

Fitzroy Island Resort is on the fringing Great Barrier Reef  just 45 minutes from Cairns by ferry.   This brand new resort offers affordable Studios, One & Two Bedroom Apartments and Beach Cabins.

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Piermonde 1302

Piermonde 1302 is a stunning designer apartment guaranteed views of the harbour from the 13th level.
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Floriana Guest House

Floriana Guest House is a charming old fashioned guesthouse and is currently offering 2 free nights for a 7 night stay.
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Reef Magic

Reef Magic Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
$180/adult including:
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