LIZARD ISLAND: Tropical Paradise on the Great Barrier Reef
This guide will show you all Lizard Island has to offer: awesome diving, hiking and the beaches...oh the beaches! Join us as we sail to Lizard Island, a tropical oasis in the northern Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Lizard Island is located in the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef about 60 nautical miles north of Cooktown.
We've flown in and camped at Lizard Island twice and also sailed to the island group, so if you ever have any questions about visiting this awesome tropical paradise, let us know!
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Lizard Island - Australia
Located in Tropical North Queensland, directly on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island epitomises indulgence.
Accessible only by private charter, those who visit this exclusive resort with its 24 powdery-white sand beaches, five-star cuisine and award winning spa experience, are sure to have an unforgettable holiday - like nowhere else! #likenowhereelse
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60 Seconds On Orpheus Island | Australia in HD
EXPLORE THE KIMBERLEY | AUSTRALIA
A glimpse into the five incredible days I spent photographing and exploring the natural paradise of Orpheus Island and the surrounding reefs & islands of North Queensland, Australia.
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Best Tourist Attractions Places To Travel In Australia | Great Barrier Reef Destination Spot
Top Tourist Attractions Places To Travel In Australia | Great Barrier Reef Destination Spot - Tourism in Australia
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The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and
900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres.
The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps.
It supports a wide diversity of life and was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
CNN labelled it one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Thirty species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises have been recorded in the Great Barrier Reef.
More than 1,500 fish species live on the reef, including the clownfish, red bass, red-throat emperor, and several species of snapper and coral trout.
Forty-nine species mass spawn, while eighty-four other species spawn elsewhere in their range.
Seventeen species of sea snake live in warm waters up to 50 metres deep and are more common in the southern than in the northern section.
Six species of sea turtles come to the reef to breed. The green sea turtles have two genetically distinct populations,
one in the northern part of the reef and the other in the southern part.
Fifteen species of seagrass in beds attract the dugongs and turtles, and provide fish habitat.
Saltwater crocodiles live in mangrove and salt marshes on the coast near the reef.
Around 125 species of shark, stingray, skates or chimaera live on the reef.
Close to 5,000 species of mollusc have been recorded on the reef, including the giant clam and various nudibranchs and cone snails.
Forty-nine species of pipefish and nine species of seahorse have been recorded. At least seven species of frog inhabit the islands.
215 species of birds visit the reef or nest or roost on the islands, including the white-bellied sea eagle and roseate tern.
The northern islands have 300–350 plant species which tend to be woody, whereas the southern islands have 200 which tend to be herbaceous; the Whitsunday region is the most diverse, supporting 1,141 species. The plants are propagated by birds.
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Explore Low Isles on the Great Barrier Reef
Situated 15 kilometres north-east of Port Douglas, the Low Isles comprise a four-acre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef.
With an abundance of marine life and coral and a large population of sea turtles, Low Isles is a perfect day or few hours out.
Snorkel right from the beach, or explore the island and find the active lighthouse. An ideal spot for couples and families alike for the range in tours suited to all tastes and budgets.
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Lizard Island giant clams
Giant clams around Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Things to do in Queensland Australia
In our latest travel video 'Things to do in Queensland Australia' you will find all of the top attractions, events, dining, sports and wildlife encounters you've ever dreamed of. This morning we are visiting the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary here in the Gold Coast and we are going to be having lots of animal encounters. During our visit to Currumbin National Park, we had a chance to get up close and personal with Kangaroos. Spotting animals we had previously never heard of was also part of the program, including the orange tree Kangaroo and one of Australia's most dangerous birds the Cassowary.
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And no trip to Currumbin would be complete without spending a little bit of quality time with the adorable koalas.
Overall, we had a really cool experience here. I like that it had more of a conservation environment as opposed to being like a zoo.
Boarding the Derwent Hunter, we went sailing along the Whitsunday Islands of the Great Barrier Reef located in Queensland, Australia.
It's a beautiful day here in the Whitsunday Islands. After sailing for a while we had the chance to enjoy some beach time with an opportunity to go snorkeling.
Located just a few kilometers from Townsville, Magnetic Island was the perfect city getaway.
The island offers lots of walking trails, great beaches and a hint of rugged charm.
Here is a look at some of the activities we got to try during our visit to Maggie Island.
We also got to try a Bush Tucker Champagne breakfast which featured a delicious spread of food including pancakes, fresh fruit and grilled meats.
We have some free time this afternoon on the island and we've decided to do the Magnetic Island forts walk, which is supposed to be 4 kilometers. It is a return trip and it should take about an hour and a half. This is supposed to be Northern Australian's largest colony of Koalas in the wild.
We are here in Nelly Bay. We were just enjoying a walk along the waterfront and we noticed that there are some Wallabies over there on the rocks.
We are here at the Horseshoe Ranch on the north end of the island and we are going to be going horseback riding.
Also, what makes this experience unique is that at the end of the horseback riding lesson you get to go swimming with the horses in the ocean. That is what a lot of the riders are doing right now.
If you find yourself on Magnetic Island going horseback riding is a lot of fun.
Today we're going to be doing something really cool. We're going to have authentic Australian animal encounters. We're going to be putting snakes around our necks, hugging koalas and you have never had a snake around your neck so this should be kind of interesting.
Our morning at Bungalow Bay Koala Village was the perfect opportunity to get up close with some of Australia's local wildlife.
First we met various lizards, including the the two-headed lizard which has a tail that resembles the shape of its head.
Next it was time to hold a snake. I was quite nervous about it at first, but the ranger reassured me that this non-venomous python was one of the most well-behaved snakes she had every encountered. That was enough to get me to wrap it around my neck.
And lastly, we had the opportunity to hold cute koalas. These sleepy little creatures spend up to 20 hours a day napping, and the one we met dozed off right after its photo op.
Over the last year we've had the opportunity to try kayaking in both Vietnam and Finland.
When the opportunity came to try it in the Whitsundays with Salty
Having the opportunity to hike up to the top was something we couldn't pass up. This moderately challenging hike was certainly a good workout. We noticed many locals exercising along the way.
There are a number of vantage points on the way up but nothing beats the landscapes from the very top.
So they say you should do at least one thing that scares you every day. For me it is going to be riding the Ocean Jet.
After buckling up we began our Turbo Jet adventure. This 880 horsepower vessel ripped through the water like a speeding race car.
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Orpheus Island Resort, Private Island, Australia
Orpheus is a five-star luxury Queensland Island Resort, offering the most intimate and exclusive reef experience while providing a large variety of adventurous activities. This idyllic island provides an authentic getaway to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Barrier Reef while reconnecting with those you love.
Orpheus showcases a plethora of once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the area’s most pristine reef. Its principal dive sites boast 1,100 of the 1,500 species of fish on the reef; the local waters are a fisherman’s playground and home to the most sought after reef fish species in the world; explore the magic of the Great Barrier Reef on a personalised snorkelling or diving tour and come face to face with an enchanting underwater world which will take your breath away. Head out on a private fishing expedition to an idyllic spot where you’ll enjoy being in the outdoors while catching your own dinner which will be prepared by our gourmet chef. Jump in your own motorised dinghy to venture out into the countless magnificent bays fringing the island to experience absolute seclusion. Book an intimate dinner for two on the pier while the setting sun highlights the Coral Sea’s pristine waters. Alternatively, Orpheus provides the perfect backdrop for a more private interlude if guests wish to simply relax and succumb to a unique indigenous-inspired treatment at the Gwandalan Day Spa.
Perfect as a holiday destination, a picturesque wedding setting, or booked in its entirety for exclusive use, Orpheus is a secret to the outside world and offers guests the ultimate tropical haven.
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The Top Ten Amazingly Beautiful Secluded Beaches
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07-White Sand Beach, Ko Adang, Thailand
06-Rocktail Bay, South Africa
05-Monkey Beach, Tioman Island, Malaysia
04-Sancho Beach, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
03-Cayos Grande, Cayos Cochinos, Honduras
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