Lizard Island, QLD
The entire Great Barrier Reef in general offers a cavalcade of amazing
spectacles, not the least of which are beaches, however two destinations in
particular stand out among the many choices as far as we are concerned (another
of which you'll come across later on this list). In terms of islands, you'd be
hard pressed to find a higher concentration of great-beaches-per-square-metre
than on the stunning Lizard Island, which boasts 23 separate stunning white
beaches over the relatively small area of just over 1000 hectares.
Lizard island sits on the eastern side of the Great Barrier Reef, and is a picture-perfect
example of an amazing island getaway. There's only one thing standing in the
way, however - as one of the most exclusive beach destinations in the country,
you'll have to have deep wallets if you want to spend time here. With only one
accommodation facility on the island - the aptly-named Lizard Island Resort -
you can expect to pay a starting price of around $1,400 per night (minimum 2
nights stay) for the "entry level" Anchor Bay Room.
So what do you get for your money? Your own private villa,
for starters, as well as access to one of the most secluded and relatively
undisturbed sections of beaches in the country with multiple amazing diving and
snorkelling spots right at your doorstep that are brimming with brightly
coloured reefs teeming with various fish. If you're amongst the lucky few who
are looking to travel to Lizard Island, your best bet is to fly to Cairns and
then take a 1-hour hinterland flight transfer, which are held twice daily - and
once you arrive, feel free to revel in the jealousy of the rest of us.
spectacles, not the least of which are beaches, however two destinations in
particular stand out among the many choices as far as we are concerned (another
of which you'll come across later on this list). In terms of islands, you'd be
hard pressed to find a higher concentration of great-beaches-per-square-metre
than on the stunning Lizard Island, which boasts 23 separate stunning white
beaches over the relatively small area of just over 1000 hectares.
Lizard island sits on the eastern side of the Great Barrier Reef, and is a picture-perfect
example of an amazing island getaway. There's only one thing standing in the
way, however - as one of the most exclusive beach destinations in the country,
you'll have to have deep wallets if you want to spend time here. With only one
accommodation facility on the island - the aptly-named Lizard Island Resort -
you can expect to pay a starting price of around $1,400 per night (minimum 2
nights stay) for the "entry level" Anchor Bay Room.
So what do you get for your money? Your own private villa,
for starters, as well as access to one of the most secluded and relatively
undisturbed sections of beaches in the country with multiple amazing diving and
snorkelling spots right at your doorstep that are brimming with brightly
coloured reefs teeming with various fish. If you're amongst the lucky few who
are looking to travel to Lizard Island, your best bet is to fly to Cairns and
then take a 1-hour hinterland flight transfer, which are held twice daily - and
once you arrive, feel free to revel in the jealousy of the rest of us.