Surrounded by 24 powdery white beaches and 1,000 hectares of National Park, Lizard Island is the ultimate wedding destination. Consistently rated as one of the top ten resorts in the world, you and your guests will want for nothing in this isolated paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. Here, you can create the wedding of your dreams, limited only by your imagination. As you arrive at a private beach, by motorised dinghy, your guests welcome you ashore while sipping exotic delights. Billowing white marquees adorn the beach, ready for a wondrous wedding celebration. The sun sets as the sounds of laughter and chatter dance across a glassy ocean. In case there’s any doubt, you’re in heaven.
The First Step
Your initial enquires about organising your wedding at Lizard Island can be made through the Lizard Island Wedding Department based in Melbourne.
The Wedding Department will assist you with any questions you may have regarding organising your special day. They will assist in organising your wedding package and any guest requirements relating to accommodation, flights and transfers.
Once the accommodation, wedding package and celebrant have been booked, your details will be forwarded to the Wedding Coordinator at Lizard Island.
The Wedding Coordinator will contact you for the finer details and arrangements regarding the ceremony and your special day.
A personalized booking form will be created for you to distribute to your guests, with details on how to book accommodation and transfers. The form includes details for the Travel Centre who manage guest accommodation and transfers.
Your Location
Lizard Island is the perfect setting for a wedding celebration of just two, or up to 80 guests. No matter what the size is of your celebration, you will be offered personal service and attention to detail.
Where Do We Hold Our Ceremony?
Upon arrival at Lizard Island the resort wedding coordinator will show you the different sites for you to choose your ceremony location. For a unique ceremony experience, you can exchange your vows on a number of different beaches located around Lizard Island. Alternatively, if you prefer a garden wedding with an ocean view, then the resort is a perfect location for your special moment.
Getting There
Lizard Island is located 240km north of Cairns and 27km off the coast of North Queensland. To get to Lizard Island regular flights are available to Cairns from all Australian Capital cities with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. From Cairns Airport you will then need to take a short 60 minute Hinterland flight transfer to Lizard Island. Alternatively, if you prefer a private charter this can also be arranged.
Your guests' accommodation on Lizard Island
By distributing your invitations well in advance, your guests can easily make arrangements to book accommodation through the Reservations Team.
For more information download our Lizard Island Weddings PDF