Lizard Island is a lovely island on Queensland's Great Barrier Reef, located within gorgeous Lizard Island National Park within the town of Lizard in Cook Shire.

The island, which is located within the Lizard Island Group near Palfrey Island, is home to the famed Lizard Island Research Station, which is operated by the Australian Museum and provides educational support for coral reef research. Luxury resort Lizard Island Resort, overseen by Delaware North, is home to 40 villas and a plethora of private watersports opportunities on the Great Barrier Reef waterfront. 24 powder-white beaches are open to the public, along with famed water areas like beautiful Blue Lagoon and popular dive site Cod Hole. Map

If you are interested in diving, watch this spectacular video about coral reefs.

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