Green Island Diving
Located just 45 minutes from Cairns, is the tropical destination of Green Island where a paradise island awaits you and many island treasures. Explore, discover and experience one of the true gems of the Coral Coast and enjoy the fringing coral reefs and Great Barrier Reef with some of the best diving and snorkelling possible along the Queensland coastline. Diving around Green Island is one of the most favoured pastimes for this one of a kind island resort, where people of all ages can get up close to a variety of underwater marine species for themselves and discover the hidden jewels of the Great Barrier Reef.
From learn to dive PADI Courses, to family snorkelling trips, deep water diving cruises and night dives, you can spend as much time as you would like diving the stunning Great Barrier Reef that surrounds Green Island as you would like. Green Island has a beautiful coral cay that presents an abundance of marine life and this inshore patch reef is home to seagrass beds in the shallow waters making it perfect for dugongs, turtles and providing safe coverage for the smaller reef fish from the larger predators and there are over 190 types of hard corals and 100 types of soft corals to be found here as well.
The crystal clear ocean waters present awesome visibility for all diving and snorkelling adventures and the little ones can simply step straight into the from the beach to explore the shallow reefs all the while being protected by the coral cay. There are introductory diving courses that you can book onto while you are here and diving cruises for the certified divers too. Explore the numerous dives sites around the islands, swim through the beautiful coral formations, and see reef sharks, clams, reef fish, rays and turtles up close. Swim close to shore or diving the outer reef where you can start from the reef platform located just off Green Island.
Whether you wish to snorkel, learn how to dive or you are already certified and wish to experience the diving the Green Island has to offer, there are many ways for you to do so. Kids from 12 years and up can learn how to dive and join one of the introductory courses that are held here and there are guided snorkelling tours that many ages can book onto. Green Island diving can be experience for the day or you can choose to stay here for an extended holiday where multiple diving adventures can be enjoyed.
Green Island is an island paradise presenting more than just diving. Within this coral cay is the only rainforest covered island, so come and soak up the island lifestyle, kick back in style and fill your days with as much or as little as you would like. Diving along with many other island attractions and activities is what draws so many people to Green Island for their holiday vacation. See what diving packages and deals you can arrange for your trip to Green Island and start looking forward to one of the best diving adventures you will ever experience.
