Dive into the dreamy seabed and encounter colorful marine life

Snorkeling and exploring, dancing with coral fish​

The waters around Green Island are a paradise for snorkeling enthusiasts. Put on your snorkeling gear and gently slide into the clear water to start a wonderful underwater journey. This is a heritage area of ​​the Great Barrier Reef, with rich and diverse underwater life. You can see hard and soft corals of various shapes, some of which grow like antlers, and some of which bloom like flowers, flashing charming colors under the penetration of sunlight. There are countless tropical fish shuttling among them: colorful parrot fish, with a mouth like a parrot's beak, pecking algae between corals; small, swarming damselfish, changing their formations flexibly; and blue-spotted rays covered with blue spots, gracefully flapping their "wings" and gliding on the seabed. Even under the pier, there are often groups of small fish, as if guarding this sea area. Many one-day tour groups will include snorkeling in the itinerary and provide snorkeling equipment, so that tourists can easily enjoy the beauty of the seabed.​

Deep diving experience, explore the mysterious underwater world​

For more adventurous tourists with diving experience, the waters near Green Island provide excellent deep diving opportunities. Even if you have never dived before, don't worry, professional diving instructors will provide you with introductory courses. During the deep diving process, you will discover a more peaceful and mysterious world. Compared with the fluctuations on the water surface when snorkeling, deep diving allows you to observe marine life more closely, and those tiny creatures that are difficult to detect when snorkeling are also clearly visible at this moment. If you are lucky, you can also encounter large marine life such as reef sharks and turtles, which swim leisurely in the vast underwater world, adding unforgettable memories to your diving trip. All diving equipment will be included in the fee, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in this deep-sea adventure. ​

Walking on the seabed, seeing the ocean from a unique perspective​

If you don't want to do traditional snorkeling or deep diving, seawalker helmet diving is a novel option. The whole process, including filling out documents, putting on equipment and receiving safety instructions, takes about 60 minutes. When you are ready, you will put on a special "Sea Walker" helmet and walk on the shallow seabed for about 20 minutes. On the seabed, you feel like you are in a huge aquarium, with all kinds of marine life swimming around you and within reach. No need to worry about breathing problems, the helmet will continue to provide air, allowing you to enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Great Barrier Reef in a unique and relaxing way. Due to limited places, be sure to book in advance to avoid missing this special experience.

Water activities, enjoy the cool and exciting

Glass-bottomed boats and semi-submersibles, enjoy the seabed without getting wet​

If you don't want to go into the water, you can also appreciate the charm of the underwater world of Green Island by taking a glass-bottomed boat or a semi-submersible. The glass-bottomed boat sails on the water. Through the glass on the bottom of the boat, you can clearly see the coral reefs and marine life below, and feel the light and shadow changes of the sun shining through the sea water on the corals. The semi-submersible is even more special. Tourists sit in the underwater cabin, enjoy the comfort brought by air conditioning, and watch the underwater scenery up close through the window. The semi-submersible can accommodate 27 passengers and will cruise in the water for about 30 minutes. Most day trips departing from Cairns will include one of the two options of snorkeling and semi-submersible in the package. ​

Water sports, release vitality and passion​

If you are energetic, you might as well try the water sports on Green Island, such as canoeing, kayaking or windsurfing. You just need to go to the rental hut on the beach and communicate with the staff. They will provide you with the corresponding equipment and explain how to use it. On the rippling sea, you can steer the boat with your own power, feel the breeze and waves, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Green Island from different angles, adding vitality and passion to your journey. ​

Soaring in the sky, overlooking the panoramic view of Green Island​

If you want to overlook the magnificent scenery of Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef from the air, parasailing is a good choice. This is a leisure kite sport. Tourists are tied to a special parachute-shaped sail and slowly rise into the air by the boat. As the altitude rises, the full picture of Green Island gradually appears in front of you: the emerald green rainforest and the white sandy beach complement each other, and the surrounding blue waters are surrounded by colorful coral reefs, forming a picturesque scenery. If you think the cost of helicopter sightseeing is too high, paragliding is a very cost-effective alternative. Although it cannot reach the height of a helicopter, it can also give you a broad field of vision and a panoramic view of this unique island scenery.

Land exploration, appreciate the charm of nature and humanity

Hiking in the rainforest, exploring the original ecology​

Although Green Island is small, it has a tropical rainforest that is listed as a national park. The rainforest ecology here is unique. It was formed by birds carrying seeds from the mainland or nearby islands. After a long period of reproduction and growth, it gradually formed its current appearance and built a rainforest wooden boardwalk for tourists to visit. Walking along the approximately two-kilometer-long trail, it seems like stepping into a mysterious green world. Tall trees block out the sun, and various rare tropical plants grow around. You can see vines entwined on the trunks, ferns attached to the branches, and many exotic flowers and plants that you can't name. This is also the habitat of hundreds of bird species. If you are lucky, you can see egrets, pigeons, ospreys, sea eagles, silver-eyed birds and tree swallows singing on the branches or soaring in the air. The entire rainforest hike around the island only takes about 40 minutes, but it allows you to fully experience the magic and tranquility of nature and gain a deep understanding of the ecological mysteries of the tropical rainforest.​

Visit the Marine World and Learn About the Ocean and Culture​

Marineland Melanesia, located on Green Island, is a tropical aquarium on the island and a good place for tourists to learn about marine life and local culture. It not only displays various marine life such as fish, turtles, stingrays, but also has collections of crocodile and humpback whale heads. In addition, the museum also has a large collection of Melanesian handicrafts, allowing you to appreciate the unique cultural charm of Melanesia while appreciating marine life. Among them, the most eye-catching is Cassius, one of the oldest and largest captive crocodiles in the world. It is said to be about 110 years old and 5.5 meters long. There is an additional fee to visit the Melanesian Marine World. It is recommended to arrange your itinerary in advance as soon as you arrive on the island. It is located at the back of the island, the farthest from the pier, and can be reached along the rainforest trail.

Green Island, a resort that combines the beauty of the sea and the land, will make you linger whether you are pursuing exciting and adventurous water activities, enjoying a quiet and relaxing rainforest walk, or exploring the mysterious underwater world and marine culture, leaving you with an unforgettable and beautiful memory of your trip to Cairns.