Lizard Island - National Park
Australia / Lizard Island, Queensland
Location ID: #10068371
As the largest of the three islands that make up the Lizard Island Group, Lizard Island is fringed by coral reef, protecting is shallow crystal blue lagoons. The 1,013 hectare island National Park boasts giant granite rock formations, 24 beaches and a private luxury resort with its own airport (LZR). Accessed only by flight (approx. 1 hour travel) via resort aircraft from Cairns (CNS). No day trips are permitted. The Australian Museum Lizard Island Research Station is a world leading supplier of on-reef facilities for coral reef research and education.
We would like to acknowledge The Dingaal Aboriginal people as custodians and the tradition owners of Lizard Island.
Located 2160km (1342 miles / 27 hrs from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Lizard Island Airport (LZR) approx- 1 hour flight from Cairns Airport (CNS). The closest POH, Brisbane City, is 2098km (1303 miles / 26 hrs 25 mins) away.
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- ACCOMMODATIONS - Resorts / Retreats / Spas;
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- AIRPORTS - Airfield / Airstrip / Runway;
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- BEACHES / COASTAL - Bays;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Beaches / Shorelines;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Islands;
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- PARKS - National Parks / State & Federal;
- PARKS - Nature / Walking / Bike