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| - | == Lizard Island Cruising Guide ( | + | == Lizard Island Cruising Guide (Queensland) == |
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lizard Island. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lizard Island. | ||
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====Overview==== | ====Overview==== | ||
| - | + | Lizard Island is on the [[Great Barrier Reef]] in [[Queensland]] ([[Australia]]), about 48nm north of [[Cooktown]] and 130nm north of [[Cairns]]. It is part of the Lizard Island Group that also includes [[Palfrey Island]]. | |
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====Overview==== | ====Overview==== | ||
| - | + | Lizard Island is a granite island about 10 square kilometres in size, with three smaller islands nearby (Palfrey, South and Bird). Together these islands form the Lizard Island Group and their well-developed fringing reef encircles the 10 metre deep Blue Lagoon. | |
| - | + | There is ample anchoring room inside the lagoon. The resort is currently closed for repairs following a cyclone. | |
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | ''See'' [[ | + | ''See'' [[Cairns]] |
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
| - | + | * [http://www.lizardisland.com.au/ Lizard Island Resort] | |
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
| - | * | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_Island_National_Park Lizard Island National park] on wikipedia. |
| + | * [http://www.lizardisland.com.au/ Lizard Island Resort] | ||
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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Revision as of 22:43, 13 October 2014
Lizard Island Cruising Guide (Queensland)
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lizard Island.
Overview
Lizard Island is on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland (Australia), about 48nm north of Cooktown and 130nm north of Cairns. It is part of the Lizard Island Group that also includes Palfrey Island.
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Overview
Lizard Island is a granite island about 10 square kilometres in size, with three smaller islands nearby (Palfrey, South and Bird). Together these islands form the Lizard Island Group and their well-developed fringing reef encircles the 10 metre deep Blue Lagoon.
There is ample anchoring room inside the lagoon. The resort is currently closed for repairs following a cyclone.
Cruising the region
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Charts
Radio Nets
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Weather
See Cairns
Details?
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, location of immigration & customs, etc.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
Anchorages
List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Also see each Port
Yacht Services and Repairs
Also see each Port
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuel
- Water
- Give details on water
- Electricity
- Give details on electricity
Offshore Islands
List Islands
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
- Lizard Island National park on wikipedia.
- Lizard Island Resort
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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