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Lizard Island, North Queensland

If you are looking for something ultimate and out of the ordinary, then Lizard Island should be top of the list. Lizard Island is without question, one of Australia's premier vacation resorts. Being right on the Great Barrier Reef is rare enough, but Lizard Island offers the full spectrum - both the inner and outer Reef experiences.

Lizard Island Resort Accommodation

Accommodation on Lizard Island seamlessly blends indoors and out in an elegant open plan design - the essence of stylish Australian beachside living. All rooms feature air conditioning, CD player, fully stocked mini bar, iron/ironing board, ceiling fans, aroma-therapy oil burner, tea and coffee making facilities, private deck, bathrobes, hairdryer, modem access and evening turndown service.

The Pavilion (1) - Perched high above the Coral Sea and set on the point of Sunset Ridge, The Pavilion combines complete privacy with a spectacular 270 degree panorama of Anchor Bay, Osprey Island and Sunset Beach. An expansive decking area incorporates a private plunge pool, sunlounges and a daybed area.

Leaving the balcony to stroll down a private path, guests will discover another secluded area where chairs and a table have been perfectly positioned. Inside, the Pavilion offers every comfort. Bollinger and a deluxe fruit bowl greet guests on arrival. A laptop computer for downloading and sending emails and high powered binoculars are among some of the special features.

Sunset Point Villas (15) - Sunset Point Villas are set high on Sunset Ridge, providing filtered sea views over Anchor Bay or Sunset Beach. Each Villa has a private deck with comfortable timber squatter chairs and a hammock. Inside, the mix of colours and textures creates a calm retreat with the surrounding coastal bushland the inspiration for the understated and elegant design.

Anchor Bay Suites (18) - Set in a broad sweeping arc along Anchor Bay, with easy access to the main Lodge, Anchor Bay Suites offer captivating sea views and each has a pathway leading directly to the beach. Seamlessly blending indoors and out in an elegant and spacious open plan design, a large verandah with daybed is one of the many designer comforts.

Garden Rooms (6) - formerly Anchor Bay Rooms - Located in a tropical garden setting with easy access to Anchor Bay and the beach, Garden Rooms have a private balcony with hammock. Interiors are compact but comfortable.

Lizard Island Resort Information
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Book and games library
• Island boutique
• First aid clinic
• Freshwater swimming pool
• Tennis court - night and day (equipment supplied)
• Daily laundry service (dry cleaning service is not available)
• The Azure Spa offering a range of beauty treatments
• Gymnasium
• Catamarans, motorised dinghy's, paddle skis, sailboards and glass bottom boat trips included

Azure Spa
The essence of Lizard Island is infused in every spa treatment at the Azure Spa. The Island's timeless beauty, its pristine white sands and tranquil clear blue waters are at once the inspiration and foundation of many of its signature treatments. The Azure Spa offers a range of treatments that fuse ancient secrets and essential elements with therapies designed to provide total harmony between health, beauty and nature. Each therapy is a blend of marine and other natural elements designed to balance the physical and emotional body whilst refreshing the mind and spirit.

Diving from Lizard Island
Set right on the Great Barrier Reef and boasting its own beautiful fringing reefs, Lizard Island has the advantage of being able to offer divers both half and full day reef experiences. Lizard's purpose-built dive boat, the MV Serranidae (the latin name for "Grouper" - the Potato Cod is part of the Grouper family) operates full day excursions to stunning inner and outer reef dive sites, including the world famous Cod Hole, renowned for its huge, but friendly, Potato Cod.

Lizard Island Fishing
The waters surrounding Lizard Island boast some of the most exciting fishing in the world. Pre-booking is desirable, particularly during the popular Marlin fishing season (August to December).

From August to December each year, Black Marlin, some weighing a massive 1,000 pounds are caught here. In fact, due to our tag and release policy operating for the past ten years, your chances of catching a legendary ‘GRANDER’ in these waters are probably better than anywhere else on earth!

Whether you are a seasoned big game fisherman, or it’s your first time in the chair, your Captain and crew will make your day an experience you will never forget.

Weddings and Incentives on Lizard Island
Incentives at this award winning luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef provide indulgent rewards for employees and will certainly create loyalty amongst your team! Lizard Island is perhaps one of the most romantic island destinations in Australia - therefore making it perfect for couples seeking to exchange wedding vows. Lizard Island is available for sole-use bookings also.

Transfers to Lizard Island Resort
Hinterland Aviation operate the connecting flight between Cairns and Lizard Island. Private charter flights are also available.

Lizard Island Location
Located 240 kilometres north of Cairns and 27 kilometres off the coast of North Queensland. It is a National Park covering 1,013 hectares with 24 sandy beaches and a lagoon.

Lizard Island, The Pavilion
Lizard Island, The Pavilion
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Lizard Island Resort
Lizard Island Resort
Lizard Island Resort
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Lizard Island Resort

Luxury Lodges of Australia
In 2010, a number of Australia’s leading independent high-end tourism property owners formed Luxury Lodges of Australia and have joined forces to showcase high levels of innovation and Australia’s unique style of sophisticated, carefree, barefoot, experiential luxury in unique regions of Australia. Ranging from wilderness lodges to vineyard retreats and dining destinations; island hideaways to luxe outback camps; each operates with a common theme of offering guests an outstanding experience connected to a clear sense of place – hand in hand with key luxury standards for service, décor, food, wine and ambiance.

Bamurru Plains (NT)
Capella Lodge (NSW)
Cape Lodge (WA)
El Questro Homestead (WA)
The Lake House (VIC)
Longtitude 131° (NT)
Pretty Beach House (NSW)
Qualia (QLD)
Saffire Freycinet (TAS)
Sal Salis (WA)
Southern Ocean Lodge (SA)
Spicers Clovelly (QLD)
Spicers Peak Lodge (QLD)
The Louise (SA)
True North Cruises (WA)
Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (NSW)

 

 

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