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Green Island is a beautiful coral cay located just off the coast of Cairns, making it the perfect destination for a day trip to experience the Great Barrier Reef.
Despite being on the inner side of the reef, Green Island still offers breathtaking marine life encounters and pristine coral formations. Whether you're a snorkeler or a diver, Green Island should definitely be on your list of must-visit destinations.
Snorkeling at Green Island is a popular activity for visitors from around the world. The coral gardens and sea grass beds are teeming with a diverse range of marine life, including colorful reef fish. Snorkelers can also expect to see turtles, reef sharks, and stingrays swimming around the island. The jetty is another great spot for snorkeling, with schools of fish swimming around the pylons.
Diving enthusiasts will also be pleased with the dive sites at Green Island, which cater to all levels of experience. Coral gardens are scattered throughout the area, making them perfect for beginner divers. The depths here reach up to 15 meters, and divers will have the opportunity to encounter various types of marine life such as lionfish, batfish, turtles, reef sharks, moray eels, nudibranchs, and octopuses.
Green Island is accessible year-round, with the best time to visit for clear visibility and great weather being during the peak season from June to October. This is when the weather is generally dry and the water is warmer, making it ideal for water sports.
Getting to Green Island is easy, as it is just a short boat ride from Cairns. Cairns is a major transport hub with direct flights from all major Australian cities. There are numerous tour operators that offer daily boat trips to Green Island
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