Trinity Beach Top 3 – Island Adventures
Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Green Island is a a beautiful coral cay on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Experience true tropical island paradise with unique rainforests, white sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs and marine life.
Accessible by boat or helicopter, Green Island offers boardwalks through the lush National Park, sheltered beaches, the Marineland Melanesia Nautical Museum, Green Island Resort, shops, facilities including freshwater showers, change rooms, restrooms and lockers.
Green Island is a great option for families with younger children. Experience the magic of the Great Barrier Reef from a sandy beach! Half day and full day tours to the island are available through Big Cat Green Island Reef Cruises. Extras such as glass bottom boat rides, snorkelling, semi-submarines, and buffet lunches are also available. Contact us today to organise your family day out!
Prices start at $94 per adult, $45 per child or $233 per family
Talk to us today about booking your trip over to Island paradise!
Nestled just off the coast of Palm Cove, Double Island is accessible by launch or helicopter. While the island is home to an exclusive resort, it is also open to the public who make their way over in kayaks, small crafts and even stand up paddle boards! Double Island offers mangroves, reef and even a cave or two to explore. The crystal clear water is perfect for spotting rays, dolphins and turltes. If you’re REALLY lucky you might even spy a dugong or whale. Kayak tours from Palm Cove normally take 20 minutes to reach the Island, with the whole tour taking 3.5 hours. Alternatively, on a flat day, hire a SUP and paddle out to the Island for sunrise!
Kayak tours start from $90
SUP tours start from $50 self drive
Talk to us today about which tours are running during your trip!
Only 45 minutes from Cairns, Fitzroy Island is a well-known playground for locals. At Fitzroy Island, it’s all about rainforest, beaches and high reaches, with just as much to explore on land as in the sea. Bushwalking tracks provide incredible views across the Great Barrier Reef. Sandy white beaches and pristine waters provide land based snorkelling opportunities where you can make friends with the sea life, including clown fish, turtles and even whales (between July & September).
The island is home to a family owned and operated resort but is open to the public year round. The island can be reached by private boat or jumping on the Fitzroy flyer which offer regular transfers every day.
Whether you’re after an active day hiking the trails, a leisurely beach day or a fun day out on the water, Fitzroy won’t disappoint.
One-way transfers start at $42.50 per adult.