Green Island Eco Walk

Green Island Eco Walk Self-Guided At first glance, Green Island seems like a tiny and insignificant blob in the middle of the Coral Sea—its circumference is just 1.6km, and it has only 25 people. Yet look a little deeper, and you'll realise it's home to a thriving ecosystem. The island is the only coral cay (300) on the Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest.  It also boasts 100+ plant species, from coastal plants evolved to withstand the dry beach conditions to dense vines growing among the humidity and trees. Not to mention the clear waters and breathtaking reef surrounding the island.  No trip to the Cairns area or the Great Barrier Reef is complete without stopping by to take it all in. This Green Island Eco Walk guide contains a breakdown of the plant and wildlife species typically found in Green Island, what you can expect to see on a...

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