GREEN ISLAND - QUEENSLAND - 4871
	Population: 50   Height above sea level: 5m Latitude: 45.5000 Longitude: 170.30.00 Location:   1,720km north of Brisbane Highway: Off Bruce Hwy from Cairns.  Nearest Major Town: Cairns Nearest Airport: Cairns Touring Area: Tropical North

One of many cays, reefs and islands in the Great Barrier Reef which has been developed to cater for increasing interest in theis world natural wonder. Green Island is 27km north east of Cairns and reached by catamaran, sea-plane or launch from Cairns. There is an international standard resort on the 15 hectare island with 46 units accommodating up to 3 persons each. The coral cay is surrounded by white sandy beaches rich in coral and marine life with coral viewing provided from glass bottom boats. Other activities include snorkelling, scuba diving, bush walks and sailing. PLACES OF INTEREST: Coral and marine observation Bush and trail walks ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Cruises/Ferries Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Houseboats Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: Tourism Tropical North Queensland Visitor Information Centre 51 The Esplanade, Cairns QLD, 4870 Ph: 07 4051 3588 Fax: 07 4051 0127 HOW TO GET THERE: Cairns is the northern end of the Bruce Hwy (1) from Brisbane A railway runs between Brisbane and Cairns Coaches run to Cairns Cairns is an international and domestic airport. Catamaran, Launch and Seaplanes from Cairns to Green Island.

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