Lizard Island 1250 nautical miles or (2,200 km) North of the Gold Coast.
Home of the Lizard Island Resort.
The only resort located on a 1,013-hectare National Park and literally on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island offers seclusion and natural privacy that you will cherish.
With only 40 rooms and villas and 24 private beaches, escape to your own private beach for a day exploring the reef, taking in the incredible nature around you and all while never seeing another person. In a world of over 7.5 billion people - this experience is designed for just two.
Exploring and experiencing Lizard Island can be enjoyed by taking part in a number of guided tours, either to the inner and outer reefs, the Research Station, or on nature walks and challenging hikes to the top of Cook's Look. Alternatively, you can explore the island on a self-guided tour, taking in the beauty at you own pace.
Essentia Day Spa is designed as a natural extension of the calm tranquility of the resort, encouraging you to relax, rejuvenate and re-balance. Private and couple treatment rooms and a full menu of relaxing and therapeutic treatments are offered.
Fresh, local produce from the coast, mainland hinterland and waters of tropical north Queensland drive the daily menu with seasonal variety and flavours inspired by the many cultures that make up the melting pot of the local area.
Lizard Island hosts no more than 82 guests and we aspire to deliver an experience, ambience and service that is warm, welcoming, professional and passionate.
Current room rates daily/weekly.
Needless to say the sailing fraternity are not allowed in the resort area. Except for the Marlin Bar which is where the staff can go 3 days a week from 5pm as well as the sailors for a drink and feed. We have been told we can off load rubbish at the Marlin Bar early Wednesday morning for $5/ bag which is very handy.
Monday Beef and Burger night (thats tonight good timing)
Wednesday Wood oven Pizza night.
Friday tapas night.
Not a bad location.
On our first dinghy around the area we ran into Maggie and Peter of Shamara 3 who we first met nearly 3 years ago in Coffs Harbour on our way to Sydney. They have been up here almost 3 months and are starting to look for a weather window to head South, back home to Brisbane again.
Me being ambulatory again on the beach need to watch I do not ruin my reputation. With the boat in the back ground.
Some general shots of Watsons Bay area.
Rhythm a Lagoon 410 turned up after 1630. Carolyn and Russel came over for a drink and a feed of Soy and Honey glazed chicken wings. Then Audra and Steve turned up with a Tub of Magnum Ice cream so Pavlova, fruit salad and ice-cream for desert.
Needless to say we watched the sun go down and had good time. You need to be quick this far North, it does not take very long for the sun to set.