Island & Beach Escape - Cairns

GREEN ISLAND
GREEN ISLAND RESORT
BOARDWALKS
ISLAND SUITE
REEF SUITE
WATER SPORTS INCLUDED
RELAX BY THE RESORT POOL
GREAT BARRIER REEF DAY TRIP FROM GREEN ISLAND
SPEND THE DAY EXPLORING THE REEF
GREAT ADVENTURES REEF PONTOON
UNDERWATER OBSERVATORY FOR NON SWIMMERS
SNORKELLING INCLUDED
SEE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF UP CLOSE
TIME FOR A COCKTAIL BY THE POOL
DINING AT EMERALDS RESTAURANT
WALK AROUND THE ISLAND IN 40 LESS THAN AN HOUR
SNORKELLING FROM THE BEACH AT GREEN ISLAND
QUICK DIP BEFORE YOU HEAD BACK TO CAIRNS
ANGSANA BEACHFRONT RESORT
LOBBY LOUNGE
BEACHFRONT SUITES AVAILABLE
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN
IDEAL FOR COUPLES
FAR HORIZONS RESTAURANT
LOCAL PRODUCE & SEAFOOD

The ISLAND & BEACH ESCAPE package includes:

• 3 nights in an Island Suite at Green Island Resort
• Full buffet breakfast daily
• Return ferry transfers from Cairns
• Great Barrier Reef Outer Reef cruise
• Many island activities
• 4 nights at Angsana Resort & Spa, Palm Cove
• (Package is based on 2 persons sharing)

DAY ONE: Travel to GREEN ISLAND RESORT:
Check in at the Reef Fleet Terminal Green Island Resort check in counter at least 30 minutes prior to your ferry departure.  The fast comfortable ferry takes only 45 minutes to get there and departs daily from the Marlin Marina which is a 15 minute maximum drive from the Cairns Airport at 8.30am, 10.30am, 1.00pm.  You are welcome to leave your luggage at the check in counter if you arrive early.  Your luggage will be transferred directly to your resort room.  After check in you are more than welcome to explore the island and take part in the numerous activities.

With just 46 luxurious suites, you will discover an intimate haven. Suites are set in clusters under the rainforest canopy and adjoining central facilities via raised covered walkways. They are cleverly secluded from the remainder of the island and day visitor facilities.

Island Suites:  The Island Suites consist of a spacious guestroom with either Twin ( Double/Double) or King rooms, some interconnecting.  All rooms have separate showers and bath and a private balcony.  These rooms look over the pool and island natural gardens.

Reef Suites:  Reef Suites are more private split-level luxury suites with a King bed, spacious lounge area, separate bath, shower and private balcony.  We highly recommend these suites.

At 5pm after the day visitors have left enjoy sunset drinks at the jetty with a choice of sparkling wine or orange juice. Fish feeding takes place from the jetty where you will see many tropical fish and a turtle or two if you're lucky!  In the evening take a guided beach walk or go stargazing.

Also included in your stay are :

DAY TWO: Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Board Great Adventures at 11:15am to your outer reef destination at Norman or Moore Reef. Travel time is approx 60 minutes where you will transfer onto a first class multi-level pontoon from where all the reef activities take place.

There are many activities available for people of all ages and excellent underwater dive options that are perfect for non-swimmers!

The diversity of the Marine life out here is amazing.  We saw a huge number of beautiful small and very large tropical fish including a huge Maori Wrasse "Wally" who kept coming right up to us to say hello. It is the closest I have come to swimming in an aquarium.  The Coral Gardens are very pretty and extensive.

As a dive site there were fabulous swim throughs and caves and a fantastic range of sea life.

If you want to learn more about the reef there is a Guided Snorkel tour that is very informative.

Inclusions:

• Air-conditioned fast catamaran
• 3 Hours at Outer Barrier Reef platform
• Afternoon tea
• Delicious hot & cold buffet lunch
• Semi-submersible coral viewing tours
• Snorkelling equipment
• Buoyancy vests if required
• Reef education presentation
• Undercover seating and tables
• Full Bar Facilities
• Sun-deck with Sun-lounges
• Swimming enclosure for children
• Change rooms
• Freshwater showers
• Great for Non-Swimmers
• Underwater observatory
• Scuba Doo - (At additional cost)

DAY THREE: Free Day to Relax or Explore
Green Island is the only coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest growing on it, which is home to 126 native plant species, colourful birdlife, surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and is some 15 hectares (approx 37 acres) in size.

Your stay on Green Island includes a glass bottom boat tour, snorkelling equipment and access to sea kayaks and windsurfers or you can simply relax with a cold drink on your own personal sun lounge with Parasol.