# Green Island

> A coral cay about 27 km off Cairns, ringed by reef and covered by rainforest, a national park inside the Marine Park.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-green-island/

A coral cay about 27 km off Cairns, ringed by reef and covered by rainforest, a national park inside the Marine Park. Easy day trip by boat for snorkelling and walking; stinger suits are advised in the warmer months.

- **Nearest town:** Cairns, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -16.7570, 145.9730

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Michaelmas Cay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-michaelmas-cay/) – 17 km
- [Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cairns-reef-fleet-terminal/) – 28 km
- [Kuranda Scenic Railway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-kuranda-scenic-railway/) – 36 km
- [Barron Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-barron-falls-kuranda/) – 37 km

## FAQs

### Where is Green Island?

Green Island is in Cairns, Queensland, at GPS -16.7570, 145.9730.

### What is there to see near Green Island?

Places worth a stop nearby: Michaelmas Cay (17 km), Reef Fleet Terminal, Cairns (28 km), Kuranda Scenic Railway (36 km) and Barron Falls (37 km).

### When is the best time to visit Green Island?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Great Barrier Reef](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-great-barrier-reef/)