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Please Note: Lizard Island Resort caters to children 10 years old and over.

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Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef

A wonderful sense of arrival

Depart from Cairns on a scheduled charter flight and experience an amazing one-hour scenic flight over the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef to Lizard Island. Flying over a 200-kilometre expanse of the Great Barrier Reef, this part of the journey will surprise and delight you as you take in the beauty, scale and visual diversity of the reef. Transfers to and from Lizard Island will be booked for you by one of our Lizard Island specialists.

 

Notice to All Operators and Visitors

Please note that, effective 5 October 2026 through to 15 November 2026, Marlin Bar and Lizard Island Resort will be closed to all non-resort guests/residents

Additionally, rubbish disposal and fuel services will not be available through Lizard Island Resort during this period.

Please also note the following access requirements:

• Beach access for the collection of Lizard Island Resort guests by third-party charter operators: A minimum of 24 hours' notice is required. Requests must be submitted to lzrreception@delawarenorth.com or (07) 4043 1999.

• Transit passengers requiring airstrip pick-up, drop-off, or access through the resort: A minimum of 7 days' notice is required, and access is subject to prior approval from resort management. Requests must be submitted to lzrreception@delawarenorth.com or (07) 4043 1999.

• Access to Blue Lagoon: Access is via Watsons Bay only and is not permitted through the resort.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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Information & Reservations

Freecall 1800 867 169

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Directions to Lizard Island

Getting to Cairns, Queensland - Cairns Airport is a major regional airport with daily domestic and international flight schedules. Please visit www.cairnsairport.com for the most up to date schedule of flights, or contact your preferred travel agent.

What you need to know
  • Your scenic flight from Cairns to Lizard Island is approximately one hour
  • You will be personally met at the airport and driven to meet your connecting charter flight to the island
  • Please advise your arrival and departure details in and out of Cairns at the time of confirming your Lizard Island accommodation booking
  • If travelling on an international flight, please allow two and a half hours from the time of your arrival to the departure time of your flight to Lizard Island
  • If arriving on a domestic flight, please allow a full 90 minutes from the time of your arrival to the departure time of your flight to Lizard Island
  • When returning from Lizard Island to Cairns, please allow 90 minutes for domestic connections and two and a half hours for international connections, from your time of arrival into Cairns to the time of your departing connection
  • Your scenic air transfers to and from Lizard Island are not included in your Lizard Island package rate - unless specified
Flights to and from Cairns
  • Departure times
  • Flights depart from the Hinterland Aviation Terminal, Hangar 7, Tom McDonald Drive in Cairns at 11.00am and 2.00pm
  • Flights depart Lizard Island to return to Cairns at 12.25pm and 3.25pm
Price / Costings

Resort Guests

  • One-way transfer - $565 per person
  • Return transfer - $1130 per person

Non-Resort Guests

  • One-way transfer - $750 per person
  • Return transfer - $1500 per person

As of April 1, 2027:
Resort Guests

  • One-way transfer - $598 per person
  • Return transfer - $1195 per person

Non-Resort Guests

  • One-way transfer - $800 per person
  • Return transfer - $1600 per person
Additional Information
  • Our friends at Hinterland Aviation are prepared for your flight. Let's ensure it goes smoothly by understanding luggage requirements. A maximum of 25kg (including hand luggage) per person is guaranteed for transfer flights. The aircrafts are small charter planes and do not have any overhead compartments in the cabins for hand luggage.
  • From 1st December to 31st March, our aviation partner have an adjusted the luggage allowance of 20kg per person. This limit allows our airline partner, Hinterland Aviation to carry additional fuel that is required during the summer months in Far North Queensland. The 20kg allowance is inclusive of both hand and checked luggage.
  • If your luggage exceeds the provided allowance, Hinterland Aviation offers safe and secure storage options for any additional items, but this must be checked prior to arrival to confirm space is available
  • Soft bags are recommended, as large hard-shelled bags will not fit through the aircraft baggage door. The recommended baggage size is no larger than 67cm height x 45cm width x 29cm depth

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Your connecting flight will be confirmed once your accommodation is booked and confirmed.

In order to avoid potential costly and unnecessary airfare re-bookings, please do not book your domestic flights to Cairns until your transfer flights to Lizard Island have been confirmed by the resort reservations team, who will be in touch with you directly.


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The perfect place to get married!!! We were looking for a very private wedding, just the two of us, and after contacting the hotel, they helped arrange everything. They arranged a celebrant (Vivian) to fly in to perform the ceremony, and with the help of Nicole, Heather and David all our wedding needs were taken care of. David and Heather were our witnesses, and David (Resort Photographer) took some amazing pictures... the day ended with a very romantic 7 course dinner on the beach, served to perfection by Claudio - Steve and Alice

Lizard Island is a very special place... quiet, serene remote with sunsets to die for, it was the perfect choice for our 50th wedding anniversary. The staff is friendly and attentive - responsive to every request. - Russ

A spectacular island and resort! It is truly a wonderful experience from the beach to the water, the sunsets, the sea life, the birds and the spa pampering. The staff could not be more accommodating, professional, and helpful all in a most impressive and genuine manner. The accommodation is tops; well kept and maintained. The bar and dining atmosphere is friendly and a pleasant atmosphere - the food was truly a gastronomic treat - every meal! We left feeling so relaxed and extremely well looked after. Definitely 5 star hotel and attention. - Linda

If you are looking for the most friendly, comfortable, and exquisite place to relax, this is it! Sand, sun, snorkel, dive, boat, paddle board, hike, relax. It’s all here! The spa was awesome with Beck, best pedicure ever. Ava was awesome on the beach, Magic was totally chill and helpful. The whole crew on the dive boat was awesome. The cabins on the beach are amazing. But the food, and diversity of menus was off the chart. Wine pairings to match. - Tom

We arrived via small plane to our own private paradise. The rooms were large, tasteful and beautifully appointed. The staff was wonderful, warm and welcoming and the dining experience superb. Add to that the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and you are truly in paradise. - Lisa

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Discover Lizard Island

Lizard Island is the northern most island resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef - 240 kilometres north of Cairns.

Situated 240 kilometers north of Cairns and 27 kilometers off the Queensland coastline, Lizard Island is a one-hour scenic flight from Cairns, traveling over a 200 kilometers of the Great Barrier Reef. It is here that you will gain your first glimpse of the beauty, scale and diversity of the reef. It is truly a breathtaking way to arrive at the island.

Lizard Island’s amazing location directly on the Great Barrier Reef means that the reef is literally on your door step. So close and convenient for you to explore straight off the beach or by taking a short boat trip to the inner and outer reefs. This is just one of our natural wonders that makes Lizard Island like nowhere else.


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Your Stay at Lizard Island

Tailored to your every desire

Your stay at Lizard Island Resort is tailored to your every desire with your experiences of choice paired with personalised service.

All stays are packaged with luxury offerings that include:

  • Luxury accommodation
  • Gourmet meals daily
  • Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
  • A fine selection of wine, beer, spirits, Champagne and cocktails
  • Your own in-room mini bar, restocked daily
  • Complimentary use of motorised dinghies
  • Morning or afternoon refreshments pack for private beach outings
  • Unlimited use of stand-up paddle boards
  • Unlimited use of clear view sea kayaks
  • Snorkelling gear for the duration of your stay

Please note: Lizard Island Resort caters to children 10 years old and over.

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