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Low Island is a 4-acre coral cay that acts as the main landing point for visitors to the reef.
This sandy island sits 15 kilometers northeast of Port Douglas. It provides a base for commercial boat tours arriving from the mainland.
You can walk straight off the beach into the surrounding 55-acre coral lagoon. The island also holds significant maritime and scientific history, including an active 19th-century lighthouse and research station.
15 minsBuilt in 1878
This active, 18-meter lighthouse was built in 1878 to mark the local shipping channel. It has been operating continuously since its construction. Join a guided heritage walk with a marine biologist to learn about its maritime history.
1-2 hoursDirect water access
This sandy beach provides direct access into the shallow coral lagoon. It makes snorkeling simple for beginners and children. You can relax under the thatched umbrellas provided for shade between snorkeling sessions.
10 minsActive since 1887
The Bureau of Meteorology has gathered climate data at this station since 1887. It sits near the lighthouse keeper's cottage. The station forms a key part of the island's scientific heritage.
