Green Island, Coral island in Queensland, Australia.
Green Island is a small coral island located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland. The terrain is low-lying with sandy beaches and direct access to surrounding reef diving and snorkeling areas.
The island was named after astronomer Charles Green, who sailed with Captain James Cook during his first Pacific expedition in 1770. It has served as a navigation landmark and tourism destination since that early period of European exploration.
The permanent population of 25 residents maintains the marine environment and supports tourism activities throughout the Great Barrier Reef region.
Visitors can reach the island by regular ferry service from Cairns, with the journey taking about one hour. Bringing or renting snorkeling gear is worthwhile to make the most of the reef exploration during your stay.
The island operates a seawater desalination plant built in 2001 that supplies fresh water to residents and visitors. This system allows a small permanent community to be sustained on an island that has no natural freshwater sources.
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