Notable Islands of the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef (Queensland, Australia) includes hundreds of continental and coral cay islands. Popular destinations:

• Lady Elliot Island: Southernmost coral cay; 85 km NE of Bundaberg; renowned for manta rays, turtles, eco‑resort.
• Heron Island: 90 km NE of Gladstone; research station, nesting turtles, 120+ bird species.
• Green Island: 27 km off Cairns; rainforest‑covered cay with resort, marine park, glass‑bottom boats.
• Fitzroy Island: Near Cairns; national park, hiking, turtle rehab center.
• Lizard Island: 240 km NE of Cairns; luxury resort, research station, 400+ fish species, diving.
• Magnetic Island: Off Townsville; koalas, bushwalking, wreck dives.
• Whitsunday Islands: 74 continental islands; Whitehaven Beach, sailing hub.