Lizard Island Visitors Information

Location

Explore Lizard Island By Dinghy Lizard Island is Australia's northern most island resort, 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.

Climate

Tropical climate, average year-round temperature of approximately 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit).

Average Monthly Maximum Temperature:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
C°	32	31	31	30	27	26	25	27	28	30	31	32
F°	90	88	88	86	80	79	77	80	82	86	88	90

Getting There

Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Lizard Island (LZR) daily via Cairns (CNS) with Qantas (QF) and Virgin Blue (DJ). Australian residents can check with Travel Online for the best available airfares.

Hinterland Aviation (CC) operates the connecting flight between Cairns and Lizard Island once a day.

Reef Watch offers a range of charter options from Cairns. The flight between Cairns and Lizard Island takes 60 minutes.

Breakfast By The Beach Baggage Allowance: Passengers may be restricted to one suitcase (maximum weight - 16kg) and one small carry-on item of hand luggage (maximum weight 4kg).

Shopping

Island boutique for limited resort wear, souvenirs and basic pharmacy items

What to bring to Lizard Island

Casual resort style clothing for daytime, smart casual after 6.00pm. Also include suitable footware for beach and island walks.

Tips for travelling to Lizard Island

Check in time is 3.00pm. If you are arriving on a flight before 3.00pm, we recommend that you carry a 'day bag' with swimming costumes etc. Change rooms and shower facilities are available in the Departure Lounge
Credit card details will be required on arrival to set up room charge accounts. All major cards accepted. Limited foreign exchange and travellers cheque facilities
Reception Hours 8.00am - 7.00pm
Daily laundry service (dry cleaning service not available)