The ruins are still visible. The vessel floated away from the coast and all three died of thirst. In 1939 the island was declared a national park. Currently there is an exclusive 40-room resort and a research station. Regular flights to the island allow visitors an opportunity to wander the shores or to go bushwalking.
Lizard Island is popular with deep-sea fishermen who use it as a base.
The Island Itself Location Australia's northern most island resort it is located 240 km north of Cairns and 27 km off the coast of north Queensland. Qantas fly regularly from Cairns. There is also plane charter and helicopter from Cairns. Some of the island cruises from Cairns also stop at the island. The Blue Lagoon Activities on the island Swimming, snorkelling, bush walking.