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Lizard Island and the Lizard Island National Park is in the far north of the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of north western Australia. Lizard Island is a popular destination, and attracts two types of tourists: those looking for a luxurious retreat, and those looking for a back-to-nature holiday.

Flights to Lizard Island

The Lizard Island Airport (airport code: LZR) is part of the Lizard Island National Park and only handles flights to Lizard Island with Hinterland Aviation, coming out of Cairns. So you can get a flight to Cairns, and take a charter flight to Lizard Island. The Cairns Airport (code: CNS) handles a few major airline flights, but your choices are still limited when coming from the UK. British Airways will stop once in Tokyo, and Virgin Atlantic makes a connection in Singapore instead. A 2-stop flight to Cairns with Qantas transfers in Singapore and then in Brisbane.

Lizard Island Tourist Attractions

It was named Lizard Island by Captain Cook who visited in 1770 and observed that the only animals that appeared to be living here were lizards and nothing else. Captain Cook used the island as a viewpoint to chart his course out and through the Great Barrier Reef by climbing to the highest point. Today this summit is known as Cook’s Look and is a popular spot for tourists to climb and enjoy the views too!

Accommodation on Lizard Island

If you’re visiting Lizard Island today you’ll need to decide whether you want to come and stay the expensive way or the basic and affordable way! There’s a campsite here which is great if you’re on a budget and don’t mind going without the luxuries. Tourists who really want to experience the beauty of Lizard Island find that camping is a great way to do it, while getting in touch with nature.

At the other end of the extreme is the luxurious Lizard Island Resort. This is true luxury, and you pay the price for it! A gorgeous, private setting that’s ideal for honeymooners where everything is included, even down to packing a picnic lunch for you if you want to go and do some exploring!

There’s a bar and restaurant here with a wonderful veranda and fantastic views to enjoy. And if you’re camping on Lizard Island but fancy a posh meal one day, you can visit the resort bar and enjoy a drink and a meal there.

There’s one other way that tourists get to visit Lizard Island and that’s if you’ve sailed here on a liveaboard diving boat, to take advantage of the spectacular diving opportunities.

Things to Do on Lizard Island

Diving is one of the top attractions of Lizard Island, and from the resort you can enjoy trips out to Cod Hole, one of the world’s best known diving spots. Numerous water sports are also provided at the resort, or you can be as reclusive as you want to and simply enjoy the peace and quiet! The beaches are lovely for this, whether or not you’re staying at the Lizard Island Resort. Hiking is also popular, especially the two hour hike up to Cook’s Look!

When Should You Visit Lizard Island?

Temperatures are warm to hot all year round on Lizard Island as there’s a tropical climate here. The rainy (summer) season coincides with the hottest weather so you may want to plan your trip for the winter months of June to September. Though it’s winter, average highs are still between 25.7 and 28C.