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Walk to Cook’s Look, where Captain Cook found his way out of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a picnic and swim at beautiful, calm Watson Bay. Snorkel the clam gardens and the world-famous Cod Hole just 50 minutes from Lizard Island. Guests can interact with the friendly potato cod, grey reef sharks, schooling sweetlips and an abundance of tropical reef fish. Make sure you enjoy a relaxing tender ride to the Blue Lagoon. Fly in and out of Lizard Island for your convenience.
Lizard Island was known as Dyiigurra to the Dingaal Aboriginal people and was considered a sacred place. The island was used by the people for the initiation of young males and for the harvesting of shellfish, turtles, dugongs and fish. 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.
Captain Cook named the island when he passed it on 12 August 1770, noted in his personal diary: “The only land Animals we saw here were Lizards, and these seemed to be pretty Plenty, which occasioned my naming the Island Lizard Island”. Cook climbed the island’s summit to find a way through the maze of reefs which has since been called ‘Cook’s Look’.
This island’s beauty and wilderness are distinctive, and Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, with surrounding waters being declared a Marine Park in 1974. Today the islands are a popular tourist destination and the base for world-renowned tropical marine research.
Lizard Island offers 24 white sand beaches, meaning you can easily find yourself your own private patch of paradise.
Salt Water Restaurant delivers an impressive menu of modern Australian cuisine with a distinct South-East Asian twist. Following the vision of executive chef Mark Jensen, the menu revolves around simple dishes sourced as locally as possible, with a focus on fresh seafood, with most produce originating from Far North Queensland. Standout dishes include the coral trout fish cakes, melt-in-the-mouth Asian beef cheek, or the stunningly simple seared black kingfish. Dishes are paired with wines hand-selected for the resort by Australian sommelier and wine critic Jeremy Oliver.
Cod Hole, a reef-encircled sand patch renowned for its huge but friendly potato cod, is the perfect spot for your next dive. The friendly fish, some of which are up to 60 years old, and the spectacular array of soft and hard corals in bright technicolour make it easy to see why it’s considered one of the world’s top 10 dive sites.
Part of Cod Hole’s beauty comes from its remote location. Reaching this breathtaking spot takes about an hour’s boat ride from Lizard Island.
If you’d prefer to explore the land, we recommend taking a self-guided hike to Cook’s Look, which British explorer Captain James Cook climbed in 1770 in search of safe passage. While ascending to the 360-metre (1181-feet) pinnacle, you can take in impressive views of Watsons Bay, the outer reef and across the entire island. For avid walkers, Lizard Island offers a network of walking tracks for avid walkers, ranging from easy to challenging, allowing visitors to explore.
The best way to experience Lizard Island is to get out on the water. Take advantage of the Atlantic Princess’s paddleboards and canoes and go exploring. Wander from one secluded beach to the next on your quest to circle as much of the 1013-hectare island as possible, taking in all the natural flora and fauna intrinsic to the region.
Lizard Island was known as Dyiigurra to the Dingaal Aboriginal people and was considered a sacred place. The island was used by the people for the initiation of young males and for the harvesting of shellfish, turtles, dugongs and fish. 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.
Captain Cook named the island when he passed it on 12 August 1770, noted in his personal diary: “The only land Animals we saw here were Lizards, and these seemed to be pretty Plenty, which occasioned my naming the Island Lizard Island”. Cook climbed the island’s summit to find a way through the maze of reefs which has since been called ‘Cook’s Look’.
This island’s beauty and wilderness are distinctive, and Lizard Island was declared a National Park in 1937, with surrounding waters being declared a Marine Park in 1974. Today the islands are a popular tourist destination and the base for world-renowned tropical marine research.
Lizard Island offers 24 white sand beaches, meaning you can easily find yourself your own private patch of paradise.
Salt Water Restaurant delivers an impressive menu of modern Australian cuisine with a distinct South-East Asian twist. Following the vision of executive chef Mark Jensen, the menu revolves around simple dishes sourced as locally as possible, with a focus on fresh seafood, with most produce originating from Far North Queensland. Standout dishes include the coral trout fish cakes, melt-in-the-mouth Asian beef cheek, or the stunningly simple seared black kingfish. Dishes are paired with wines hand-selected for the resort by Australian sommelier and wine critic Jeremy Oliver.
Cod Hole, a reef-encircled sand patch renowned for its huge but friendly potato cod, is the perfect spot for your next dive. The friendly fish, some of which are up to 60 years old, and the spectacular array of soft and hard corals in bright technicolour make it easy to see why it’s considered one of the world’s top 10 dive sites.
Part of Cod Hole’s beauty comes from its remote location. Reaching this breathtaking spot takes about an hour’s boat ride from Lizard Island.
If you’d prefer to explore the land, we recommend taking a self-guided hike to Cook’s Look, which British explorer Captain James Cook climbed in 1770 in search of safe passage. While ascending to the 360-metre (1181-feet) pinnacle, you can take in impressive views of Watsons Bay, the outer reef and across the entire island. For avid walkers, Lizard Island offers a network of walking tracks for avid walkers, ranging from easy to challenging, allowing visitors to explore.
The best way to experience Lizard Island is to get out on the water. Take advantage of the Atlantic Princess’s paddleboards and canoes and go exploring. Wander from one secluded beach to the next on your quest to circle as much of the 1013-hectare island as possible, taking in all the natural flora and fauna intrinsic to the region.
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