Lizard Island
Resort hotel · Cook ·
Luxury resort on Great Barrier Reef, offering villas, reef access, and research station tours
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PMB 40, QLD 4871, Australia Get directions
Luxury resort on Great Barrier Reef, offering villas, reef access, and research station tours
PMB 40, QLD 4871, Australia Get directions
"A remote property on the reef’s northern fringes, Lizard Island Resort put me near the path of the dwarf minke whale migration, and from here travelers typically take a scenic ride to the outer reef to see cetaceans and human-sized potato grouper. Although four days of incessant wind kept us within a stone’s throw of shore, a final dive and the resort’s waterfront yoga and breathwork sessions helped me slow down, listen to the waves, and fully appreciate the world wonder around me." - Stephanie Vermillion
"I appreciated that it is the only property on Lizard Island, flanked by coral reefs and white-sand beaches." - Rachel Chang
"Set 120 miles north of Cairns and directly on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island delivers exceptional snorkeling and diving a short swim from shore, unfussy white weatherboard villas with high ceilings and sea views, and a research station that offers guests the rare chance to engage with reef scientists and citizen science initiatives." - CNT Editors
"A luxury accommodation option on a reef island that caters to guests looking for high-end lodging and easy access to premium snorkeling and diving opportunities nearby." - Stuart Rigg
"Set within a national park and the Great Barrier Reef, this remote luxury property is the only hotel on the reef and offers fringing reefs close enough to swim to from the property. It provides access to some of the reef’s most spectacular dive sites, including the world-famous Cod Hole where a giant potato cod is resident. Recently admitted to Relais & Châteaux, the resort emphasizes sustainability (with about 90% of food sourced from local Queensland producers), occupies a 2,500-acre private island fringed by white-sand beaches, and offers hiking trails showcasing native flora and fauna." - Chris Dong