Check-in / out times
Check-in 3:00pm / Check-out 11:00am.
Climate
Tropical climate, average year round temperature of 27°C (81°F).
What Should I Wear?
Lizard Island does not have a strict dress code but we would suggest relaxed, casual wear during the day and perhaps something a little more special for dinner. For ladies, relaxed evening wear and for men, collared shirts and long trousers and/or tailored shorts.
What to Bring
We recommend you include suitable footwear for the beach and Island walks.
Restaurant & Bar Facilities
Osprey’s Restaurant
Breakfast is available from 7:00am to 10:30am, lunch from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and dinner from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. Simple and relaxed, Ospreys Restaurant is the idyllic setting to take full advantage of the views along the seascape. With an accent on fresh seafood and superb local produce, the daily changing menus draw on the flavours of modern Australian, Asian and European cuisine.
Bar & Lounge
The Resort’s relaxed lounge, open all day, offers comfortable sofas and an inviting bar area. Enjoy tropical juices, coffee and tea, Australian and imported beers. The extensive wine list features Australian and New Zealand wines or you may select your favourite spirits, liqueurs or cocktails. A Cellar Masters list is also available if you wish to purchase a special wine for the occasion.
Signature Beach Dining Experience
For a special Lizard Island dining experience, choose from two beautiful beach locations. Prior to dinner, you will have the opportunity to meet with the Chef to discuss your 7-course degustation menu and matching wine selection. Minimal service interruptions ensure the ultimate seclusion and privacy.
Private dining can be booked on arrival or during your stay at Lizard Island.
Meetings, Conferences & Incentives
Lizard Island is perfect for incentive groups of up to 6 rooms or the Resort is also available for sole use booking.
Complimentary Activities
- Self-guided island walks and nature trails
- Picnic hampers for beachside lunches
- Tennis (day and night)
- Nature slide presentations
- Gymnasium
- Catamarans
- Paddle skis
- Snorkelling equipment and lessons
- Motorised dinghies
- Glass bottom boat trips.
Other Activities (Charges Apply)
- Research Station Tours
- Diving and Snorkelling trips to the Local, Inner or Outer Reef
- Dive Tuition (limited)
- Full or Half Day private diving, snorkelling or game fishing on MV Fascination (Black Marlin season is from September to December)
- Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise.
Azure Spa
Azure Spa offers a range of treatments inspired by nature to nurture the mind, body and spirit using LI’TYA products — a high performance range of natural Australian spa care products that integrate the potent qualities of the Australian earth and spirit.
These powerful spa treatments unlock the profound wisdom of ancient Aboriginal medicine and healing modalities that assist you to generate your own health and balance. Due to the popularity of our spa treatments, reservations are essential. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you book in advance.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phone coverage is not available on Lizard Island.
Access
Air Connections — regular and charter via Cairns with Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
The flight between Cairns and Lizard Island is operated by Hinterland Aviation and takes approximately 60 minutes.
Transfer flights are operated by Hinterland Aviation, which operates out of Cairns Airport.
Please note on the service from Cairns to Lizard Island passengers are restricted to one suitcase and one small carry-on item of hand luggage each. Soft suitcases are preferable. A limit of 32kg (maximum) eg. 28kg check-in luggage and 4kg carry-on applies (subject to loading restrictions).
Children
Children 12 years and under are not catered for.
Facilities
- Reception is open from 7.00am to 11.00pm
- Major credit cards accepted
- Limited foreign exchange
- Travelers cheque facilities
- Guest facsimile facilities
- Book and games library
- Island boutique
- First aid clinic
- Freshwater swimming pool
- Tennis court - night and day, equipment supplied
- Daily laundry service - unfortunately, no dry cleaning service is available
- The Azure Spa offering a range of massages, facials and other body treatments
- Gymnasium
- Disabled facilities available
- Guest Lounge with complimentary internet access
- Safety deposit facilities located in room
The Guest Lounge
The Guest Lounge overlooks the pool and houses the Azure Spa, a small Gymnasium and a lounge where television, and complimentary Internet access is provided