Lizard Island was known as Dyiigurra to the Dingaal Aboriginal people and regarded as a sacred place. The Dingaal believed that the Lizard group of islands had been created in the Dreamtime. They saw it as a stingray with Lizard Island being the body and the other islands in the group forming the tail. It was also used by the people for the initiation of young males and for the harvesting of shellfish, turtles, dugongs and fish.

The island located on the outer reef has 24 sandy beaches, offers the visitors unforgettable sights, spectacular coral and giant clams (some reputed to be 120 years old), against a background of pristine white-sand beaches, blue seas, stunning views and a warm climate.

Renowned for the diving, you can come face to face with a huge curious Potato Cod, at the world famous 'Cod Hole', who will swim right up close to inspect you with child-like curiosity, as well as amazing Moray Eels and dazzling tropical fishes.

There are many fantastic walks, abundant birdlife and you can expect to glimpse a Monitor, the lizard the island is named after.

This island is ideal for those who are prepared to pay for seclusion. There is just one lodge hotel, which is strictly off limits to any other visitors to the island.

Locality:

Lizard Island is the most northerly of the resort islands of the Great Barrier Reef, it is 19 miles off the north Queensland coast (150 mls N of Cairns and its international airport). The main island in the Lizard group, together with Seabird Islet, South and Palfrey Islands. Despite being a continental rather than a coral island, uniquely it is actually on the reef and only 12 mls from its outer edge.