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I was very lucky to experience a night on Tropical Green Island.  This small coral cay is located just 50 mins away from Cairns.  Staying on the island was great as there were so many activities, you can choose to go on a helicopter scenic flight, dive, snorkel, glass bottom boat, parasail, sea walker, walk in the rainforest, shop or just relax by the pool and enjoy the dining…. You will always find something to experience!

My overnight trip to Green Island was in fact my work annual get together. This was the perfect destination for such an occasion.

All our staff met at the Reef Fleet Terminal for check-in and boarded the boat for a 1pm departure. During the 50 minute cruise I sat back and enjoyed the view from the upper deck of the Great Adventures boat.  On arrival at Green Island we were welcomed by our Managing Directors and a resort staff member. We were then escorted to the resort and allowed some time to check in before meeting the rest of our team for some fun games on the beach!
Everything was perfectly organized in a casual and friendly atmosphere by our Conference Incentive & Accommodation Specialists team. The afternoon activities provided much laughter, running, falling and eating sand and a few drinks…. After all our fun we headed back to our luxury suites to hose of all the sand and get ready for cocktails by the pool.  The time of day provided us with such a relaxing ambiance: you get the island for yourself (all the boats are gone) and you just have to “put up” with all the beautiful birds around you that consider that the island as theirs at night.

Unfortunately our BBQ dinner on the beach ended up at the restaurant due to the rainy weather. The buffet was excellent, especially the mushroom sauce made by their French chef! Delicious! After this sumptuous dinner we all decided to go back to the beach and watch the stars… and of course have a few more drinks. I don’t know why, after a while I ended up with a big headache so this was maybe the sign for me to go back to my suite. On the way back I passed by the resort pool and made a stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery at night, sitting in a long chair and listening to the silence!!

After a good (but short) night sleep and still a bit of a headache I thought a coffee would be really appropriate so I went to the restaurant. Breakfast looked so nice that I decided to give it a go. It was excellent.

I did not have the opportunity to do much before I got the 12.00noon ferry back to Cairns but lots of activities were available to me during my stay as they were included in my overnight package:

 Welcome cocktails & Island presentation
 Guided eco & rainforest walks
 Guided night nature walks
 Self guided walks & information
 Fish feeding daily
 Entry to the world’s oldest Underwater Observatory
 Glass bottom boat tour
 Windsurfers, surf skis & canoes
 Beach volleyball
 Snorkelling equipment 
 Beach chairs & umbrellas at Beach Hire

The location of this resort (46 luxurious suites) is exclusive: On the Reef and in the middle of the Rainforest! It also has its private swimming pool and internet access lounge for its guests.

Room Facilities:
 Remote control colour TV
 Complimentary cable TV
 Individually controlled air-conditioning
 Ceiling fans
 Direct dial ISD/STD telephones
 Message waiting system
 Mini-bar and refrigerator
 Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities
 240v/110v electrical points (bathroom only)
 Private balcony with table & chairs
 Full length mirrors
 Writing/make-up desks with mirror (Reef Suites only)
 Slippers (Reef Suites only)
 Bathrobes
 Hairdryer & complimentary personal grooming items
 Shower & separate bath
 In-room safe
 Pool & beach towels (available from Reception)
 Iron & ironing board
 Rechargeable torch
 Portable beach chairs (available from Beach Hire)

Green Island is a perfect location for your Seminars or Incentives

   The TTS Team arrive on Green Island 

Florence - The Tour Specialists Hilton Cairns

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