Description
Lizard Island is Australia’s premier island resort, a national park and isolated haven in the heart of the great barrier reef offering no less than 24 exquisite white sand beaches and stylish, understated accommodation.
Each of the 40 luxury rooms, suites and villas are well appointed with a host of modern conveniences and a private veranda with views over the ocean or tropical gardens. Choose from Sunset Point Villas with great views from the private decks or Anchor Bay Suites, each with a pathway leading directly to the beach. The Pavilion is the ultimate accommodation, with a vast interior and a 270 degree spectacular view from its expansive deck with plunge pool.
Dining at Lizard Island is a simple and relaxed affair. The open-air restaurant, Osprey's, offers a daily changing menu fusing Asian, Australian and European dishes of the finest in local produce including wonderful fresh seafood and luscious tropical fruits. Private dining can also be arranged, a highlight being a 7 course degustation menu with matching wine. The Bar and Lounge are open all day and have comfortable sofas for relaxing on and enjoying coffees, teas, juices and the extensive wine list.
The hotel has a wide array of activities available including tennis, nature walks, non-motorised water-sports, picnics to remote coves and diving on the inner and outer reefs. As an alternative to all of this exploration, a trip to the indulgent Azure Spa for one of the signature treatments is a great way to wind down after a busy day.
Accommodation
Lizard Island has 40 rooms. The Sunset Point Villas and Anchor Bay Suites all have a classic understated elegance and Bose sound systems, CDs and ipod connectivity. The Villas have large decked areas with room for comfy chairs and a hammock and have access to a string of private beaches. The Suites are open plan with alfresco daybeds and The Pavilion is a private luxury retreat.
Childcare
Children under 15 are not accepted at Lizard Island but for families with older children, Anchor Bay family rooms with 2 separate sleeping areas are available.
Facilities
Osprey's restaurant serves wonderfully fresh fusion cuisine in a picturesque venue overlooking the ocean. They can also organise gourmet picnic hampers for beach side outings. The Bar & Lounge are open all day for drinks and with the comfortable sofas are a great place to curl up and read a book out of the sun. Lizard Island has a wonderful pampering spa which uses natural Australian products, a freshwater swimming pool, library, tennis courts and a gym.
Activities
Lizard Island offers all guests complimentary non motorised watersports including paddle skis and kayaks and snorkelling gear. Beachside picnics, motorised dinghies, glass bottom boat trips, tennis and nature walks are also included in your stay here. Scuba diving and snorkelling trips, game fishing and sunset cruises can be organised at an additional charge.
When to travel
April through November is the best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef, although southeast trade winds can sometimes make it a tad choppy at sea. December through March can be uncomfortably hot and humid, particularly as far north. In the winter months (June-Aug), the water can be a touch chilly (Aussies think so, anyway), but it rarely drops below 22°C.
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Location and directions
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Lizard Island Resort is a secluded island located right on the Great Barrier Reef, 240km north of Cairns and 27km off the coast of North Queensland. Lizard Island is a National Park covering 1,013 hectares with 24 sandy beaches and a lagoon.
How to get there
Cairns is the nearest domestic and international airport. From Cairns International Airport it is a short 60-minute Hinterland flight transfer to Lizard Island. Alternatively; a private charter can be arranged.
