CAIRNS ISLANDS
The islands off Cairns are a varied bunch, from the exclusive luxury of Double Island to the uninhabited Frankland Islands, and of course the popular Green Island and Fitzroy Island, and Lizard Island to the north. Let Cairns Unlimited guide you through the features of each island and the range of accommodation options available, and help you find the perfect destination for your tropical island getaway!
GREEN ISLAND

The island features a low-rise resort, an underwater observatory and a marineland, and is part of a protected Marine Park. Visitors can snorkel or scuba dive among the marine life, or if you don't want to get wet, you can view it from a glass bottom boat or semi-submersible. Showers, change rooms, shops and beach hire equipment are available. The resort also has restaurants, shops and a pool bar.
ACCOMMODATION - GREEN ISLAND Green Island Resort, located on the southern side of the island, far removed from the day guest facilities, has been acclaimed for its protection of the unique environment, yet the accommodation is luxurious with all the modern facilities. Ten split level 'Reef Suites' and 36 'Island Suites' -with an occupancy of up to two adults and two children- provide accommodation for 90 people and are of low set style of construction carefully positioned amongst the lush vegetation of the island.
Guests can participate in the free guided rainforest walks, and make use of the resort's windsurfers, surf skis, canoes, and snorkelling equipment. Optionally, you can pay for scuba diving (introductory or certified), outer reef tours, parasailing, and scenic flights by either seaplane or helicopter
DINING - GREEN ISLAND There are no other restaurants in the island apart from those you can find in the resort.
GETTING TO GREEN ISLAND
FITZROY ISLAND

Fitzroy boasts pristine white sandy beaches, and snorkelling and scuba diving are magnificent off the shore. Snorkelling equipment, paddle skis, catamarans, fishing rods, and sea kayaks can be hired on the island. If you would prefer a guided tour, then you can join a small boat trip which departs from the resort. There are also some good walking tracks which offer spectacular views across the island and the crystal clear sea, and the island is abundant in birdlife.
ACCOMMODATION - FITZROY ISLAND


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DINING - FITZROY ISLAND There are no other restaurants apart from those in the island's resort.
GETTING TO FITZROY ISLAND
DOUBLE ISLAND

The resort offer a 25 metre resort pool, outdoor spa, library, computer and Internet access, indoor cinema with 52-inch plasma screen and surround sound system, outdoor cinema, located adjacent to the beach, (Double Island will provide DVDs, or guests may provide their own, and both cinemas support DVDs from all zones), games room (including pool and table tennis tables and computer games), beachside gymnasium, two Hobie catamarans, two Jet skis (available for 16 year olds and above), windsurfers, canoes and kayaks, motorised dinghies (one requires a Queensland boat license holder, the other is skippered by a licensed Double Island staff member)
ACCOMMODATION - DOUBLE ISLAND
From the private apartments to the Hideaway Honeymoon suite, Double Island's five star resort offers privacy, luxury and tropical paradise opulence.
There are ten one-bedroom Garden View Rooms each with marble bathroom and private balcony, and ten one-bedroom apartments, each with luxurious open plan lounge and dining area, opulent bathroom, fully-equipped kitchenette, plus either a private plunge pool or outdoor spa. All apartments and Garden View rooms are fully air-conditioned and adjoining apartments and Garden View rooms may be configured to form larger two-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation.
DINING - DOUBLE ISLAND
Double Island is offered either as a fully catered rental or on a 'bare-island' basis. Bare-island basis allows each customer to choose his or her preferred staff, service level and food, beverages and activities in the most cost effective manner, without margin to Double Island.
Double Island provides a range of facilities for use by external caterers, such as a full commercial kitchen, fully equipped bar, and an outdoor barbeque areas for beach or poolside functions.
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
Double Island's recreational facilities convert into an idyllic venue for a relaxed business meeting or memorable conference. The lush tropical setting is the perfect location for a special sales conference or senior management workshop and the ultimate destination for an incentive program.
The spacious Games Room converts easily into an ideal conference room for up to forty delegates; the indoor cinema accommodates up to twenty for audiovisual presentations, and the library or lush tropical gardens serve as break out areas for smaller groups.
The majestic Long Room restaurant with its high ceiling and open sides offers the perfect venue for a cocktail party, banquet or open air presentation and the outdoor large screen cinema, located adjacent to the beach, makes for amazing twilight presentations.
Special events are transformed into truly memorable occasions on Double Island, with the Island's own management team, and/or your own event organiser, developing a unique program to suit any requirement. Professional food and beverage catering facilities ensure the highest hospitality standards are met and a variety of colourful local and international entertainment is available to suit every instance. Theming, staging, lighting and audiovisual services can all be introduced to create a definitive Double Island experience.
WEDDING AND HONEYMOON
Double Island is unarguably one of the most romantic and exclusive wedding locations in Australia.
Imagine, a beautiful beach ceremony, followed by a banquet on the waterside deck with views of Palm Cove and the stunning mainland coastal ranges, and the tranquil sound of the Coral Sea gently lapping against the beach.
Wedding receptions at Double Island include your overnight accommodation in either the Roundhouse honeymoon suite or a stunning apartment with heated private plunge pool. If you would like selected guests to stay over and celebrate your first day as newlyweds, five star accommodation is available for up to 50 guests (twin share basis) for no additional charge.
Situated in Tropical North Queensland, just ten minutes from Palm Cove, Double Island is only available on a whole-of-island basis, which guarantees you and your wedding guests have exclusive use of the island and all its facilities. Double Island can cater for receptions of up to 400 guests on the open-air waterside deck or 85 guests in the majestic Long Room restaurant. Double Island - the perfect choice for your perfect day.
For more information about weddings and honeymoons, please visit our WEDDINGS page.
HAYCOCK ISLAND

The island is a good place for fishing thanks to the tides that have created a very deep hole, forming a favourite fishing ground.
FRANKLAND ISLANDS

Due to nesting seabirds, access to the Normanby Island sand spit is restricted during the period 1 September to 31 March.
ACCOMMODATION - FRANKLAND ISLANDS
There is no overnight accommodation on the Frankland Islands, but for those wanting to explore further, recreational camping is allowed by permit on Russell Island and High Island. For more information on camping in the Frankland Group National Park, and other Tropical North Queensland National Parks, please visit our NATIONAL PARKS page.
GETTING TO FRANKLAND ISLAND
There is only one company which offers day trips to the Frankland Islands. There is no overnight accommodation.
LIZARD ISLAND
PLEASE NOTE: LIZARD ISLAND IS OFF THE COAST OF COOKTOWN, 260 km NORTH OF CAIRNS. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS ARE NOT CATERED FOR, AND THERE ARE NO DAY TRIPPERS. CLICK HERE TO VISIT LIZARD ISLAND.