Discover an island retreat like no other with a stay at the stunning Lizard Island Resort. Located on the Great Barrier Reef and with a choice of 24 white powdery beaches Australia's northern most island resort offers the utmost in luxury travel.
Accommodation at Lizard Island is chic and elegant, effortlessly fusing indoor and outdoor living in an open-plan Australian style. For the ultimate in privacy and indulgence opt for the Pavilion suite, complete with fabulous panorama over Anchor Bay, Osprey Island and Sunset beach. The suite features an expansive decking area with a private plunge pool, sun lounges and a daybed area inviting guests to relax and take in the impressive views. Leaving the balcony to stroll down a private path, guests will discover another secluded area where chairs and a table have been perfectly positioned to make the most of sea breezes and the gorgeous views.
Gourmet meals, fine wines and a picturesque setting overlooking the beach await you at Lizard's open veranda restaurant. Let highly-acclaimed Chef Mark Jensen impress you with his culinary delights. Specialising in fresh seafood and superb local produce the daily changing menu offers a spectacular fusion of flavours and influences including modern Australian, Asian and European. For that extra special dining occasion, guests can chose from two beautiful beach locations and create a personalised 7-course tasting menu with Chef Jensen.
A guaranteed highlight of luxury travel to this area of Australia is the opportunity to explore the underwater wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. This northern section of the reef is renowned for its water clarity and amazing variety of coral species and marine life which attracts visitors from around the world. Lizard Island is perfectly situated to explore the Great Barrier Reef and offers fantastic diving and snorkelling activities. Led by experienced guides, half and full day expeditions are available catering for all levels of experience. The resort also operates an exclusive opportunity to night dive. Guests are taken on an afternoon dive to become familiar with the site and following a surface break they begin their night dive and can discover nocturnal marine animals, providing a unique diving experience. Snorkelling is a great way to explore the reefs and marine life close to the shore and there is an abundance of reef snorkelling opportunities in Anchor Bay, right in front of Lizard Island resort. Venture further afield to Sunset Beach and Watson's Bay and discover large concentrations of giant clams.
Lizard Island is one of Australia's most remote and breathtaking locations and boasts amazing natural wildlife all year round. Dependent on the time of year you visit you could see a variety of wildlife in action. Visit in May and you could see Green Sea Turtles feeding along the beaches at low tide, beautiful red sunsets over the pacific created by clear skies and early twilights and Swallowtide Butterflies can be sighted around the resort. In September the Marlin season begins with Giant Black Marlin cruising the outer reef during their breeding season, look out for Minke and Humpback whales on the horizon and spot Black Flying Foxes feeding on the mango fruits around the resort at night.
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