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The Great Barrier Reef
Cairns is the closest gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - said to be the world’s largest living structure and the only one visible from outer space, the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Here you can discover a whole new underwater world and greet over 6,600 species of flora and fauna, including 1,500 species of fish, 4,000 species of molluscs and 400 types of coral.
The Great Barrier Reef is scattered with beautiful islands and idyllic coral cays and covers more than 300,000 square kilometres and ranges from Torres Strait in the north to the unnamed passage between Lady Elliot Island (its southernmost island) and Fraser Island in the south., The Great Barrier Reef is home to a stunning array of animals, from microscopic plankton to whales weighing more than 100 tonnes. More than just fish and coral, the Great Barrier Reef supports: more
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A cay ( /ˈkiː/ or /ˈkeɪ/), also spelled caye or key, is a small, low-elevation, sandy island formed on the surface of coral reefs. Cays occur in tropical environments throughout the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans (including our own Great Barrier Reef, read more on Wikipedia
Located 27 km across the Coral Sea from Cairns, Green Island is another of nature’s rare gifts. This ancient coral cay is home to over 120 species of native plants, colourful bird and marine life and beautiful coral gardens to explore.
One of the hallmarks of Green Island Resort is its unique reef and rainforest setting being the only coral cay in the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest.
As a national park located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Green Island has been a popular day visitor destination for generations with guests from around the world experiencing this unique World Heritage area every year. By night, experience the pure serenity of your own tropical island retreat.
TOURS
Cairns Seaplanes is the only seaplane company operating exclusively in Tropical North Queensland. Our tours are unique and offer short flight time to allow you more time to enjoy snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef and enjoying the beaches at your own pace. Alternatively you can choose a longer scenic flight time for extended photographic opportunities and to see more of the region.
Please contact reservations@cairnsseaplanes.com if you would like a personal quote for a Charter flight.
