At Lizard Island Resort, scuba dive, snorkel or sail in the pristine waters that hold the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef
Location:
Lizard Island sits 240 km north of Cairns, off the coast of Cape Flattery, within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Lizard Island National Park. This rugged granite island is fringed by 24 powder‑white beaches and surrounded by crystal‑clear reef waters. Visitors depart from Cairns on a scheduled chartered flight which takes 1-hour, flying you over the Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef to arrive at Lizard Island.
Rooms:
The resort comprises just 40 luxury guest rooms, suites and villas, including Garden‑view Rooms and Beachfront Suites, each is designed with understated elegance, fitted with air-conditioning, a fully stocked mini-bar, a patio or a balcony and tea/coffee facilities.
Amenities:
All-inclusive stays include gourmet daily meals, unlimited non‑alcoholic drinks, a selection of wine, beer, champagne and spirits and complimentary use of motorised dinghies, stand‑up paddleboards, clear‑view sea kayaks and snorkelling gear. The resort also offers a spa, fitness room, two bars and elegant waterfront dining.
Activities:
Snorkelling off the beach or via guided reef trips, scuba diving at inner and outer reef dive, fishing excursions and island cruising are all on offer. Guests can tour the on‑island Lizard Island Research Station, or enjoy guided walks to Cook’s Look and other historic sites.
Sustainability:
The resort is deeply engaged in conservation. Measures include water‑management planning, beach clean‑ups in partnership with Parley for the Oceans, recycling in seven waste streams and removal of plastic bottles and straws Lizard Island. Guests are invited to observe marine‑science research, contribute to reef censuses and learn about local Dingaal cultural heritage via naturalist‑led walks.
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January
A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.
February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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