Quick Answers
What watersports are there?
Kayak hire along the beach, glass bottom boat tours, the Seawalker helmet walk, and parasailing, which is booked separately and isn’t included in tour packages.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
It depends on the activity. Seawalker keeps your head dry inside a helmet. Tell the operator if you’re not a confident swimmer so they can guide you.
Should I book ahead?
Popular activities like Seawalker can fill up in peak season, so booking ahead secures your time.
“Green Island is surrounded by water — and there are rather a lot of ways to enjoy it.”
On and In the Water: Watersports at Green Island
The calm, clear water surrounding Green Island provides an excellent environment for a range of watersport activities beyond snorkelling. From kayaking the beach perimeter to Seawalker underwater helmet walks, the island’s activity program provides options for every level of water confidence and every kind of reef interest.
Kayaking
Kayak hire is available on Green Island, allowing guests to paddle along the beach perimeter and explore the shoreline at their own pace. The calm water conditions make it accessible for novice paddlers. Kayaking provides a different perspective on the island and its reef — viewing the coral through the water from above, without the structure of a guided tour.
Glass Bottom Boat Tours
Glass bottom boat tours depart from the jetty throughout the day, with a guided view of the coral and fish through the glass floor. They’re a popular choice for guests who want to see the reef without snorkelling.
Parasailing
Parasailing is available at Green Island during selected periods, providing an aerial view of the island and surrounding reef. The flight provides a perspective on the island’s coral cay structure and its relationship to the broader reef system that is quite different from any water-level experience.
Seawalker Underwater Helmet Walk
Seawalker is one of Green Island’s most distinctive watersport experiences — an underwater helmet walk that allows participants to walk along the seafloor of the reef without any swimming ability or certification required. A weighted helmet sits on the shoulders and supplies continuous air from above the surface, allowing breathing in a normal, relaxed manner while walking on the sandy bottom at a depth of approximately four metres. The reef fish approach closely, and the experience of being underwater without a mask or wetsuit is surprisingly intimate.
A Hot Getaways destination. Where Care is Our Compass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a strong swimmer to try the watersports at Green Island?
It depends on the activity. Kayaking and parasailing are accessible to most people and don’t require strong swimming, while the Seawalker helmet walk keeps your head dry inside a helmet. Life jackets are provided where appropriate. If you’re not a confident swimmer, let the operator know so they can guide you to suitable options.
Can children do the watersports at Green Island?
Many activities suit families, but minimum ages and height or weight limits vary by activity and operator — parasailing and the Seawalker walk in particular have age and health requirements. Kayaking and the glass bottom boat tend to be the most family-friendly. Check the specific requirements with each operator when booking.
Do I need to book watersports in advance or can I decide on the island?
Some activities can be arranged on the island subject to availability, but popular options such as parasailing and the Seawalker walk can fill up, especially in peak season. Booking ahead is the safest way to secure your preferred time. Availability and scheduling vary by operator and season.
What should I bring for a day of watersports on Green Island?
Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and a change of clothes. A waterproof pouch or dry bag is handy for phones and valuables. Most equipment for the activity itself is supplied by the operator, so confirm inclusions when you book.
Is the Seawalker experience the same as scuba diving?
No. The Seawalker underwater helmet walk lets you walk along a platform on the sea floor while breathing normally inside a sealed helmet, so you don’t need diving experience or to put your head underwater. It’s a gentler way to see the reef up close. Diving is a separate activity with its own requirements.
Travel Kindly
At Hot Getaways, care is our compass — and a little kindness makes every journey better. When you visit Green Island, we gently ask you to:
- Protect the reef — wear reef-safe sunscreen and never touch or stand on the coral.
- Respect the wildlife — admire the turtles, seabirds and marine life from a distance, and take your rubbish home with you.
- Support local — choosing local operators, cafés and guides helps this beautiful place thrive.
- Honour Country — we travel on the traditional lands and sea Country of Australia’s First Peoples, with gratitude and respect to the Traditional Custodians past and present.
- Be kind to each other — a smile, a little patience and a helping hand make the day lovelier for everyone.
Small acts of care add up to something wonderful. Thank you for travelling kindly.
