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Explore the reef and enjoy watersports with WindSwell. Just a stone's throw from Port Douglas.
Situated a mere 15km from Port Douglas, Low Isles are the perfect location for an inner reef adventure with WindSwell.
Arriving by boat at Low Isles you’ll see two distinct coral cay isles. One is small and sandy, with a little lighthouse. You can walk right in to the water off the beach and snorkel. Sea turtles, small reef sharks and loads of reef fish species are all waiting for you to say ‘g’day’! The other isle is Woody Island, which is covered in mangroves and other plants that support a variety of birdlife and nesting colonies of seabirds. Together, the isles make a dynamic duo for water sports and exploring the reef!
Low Isles are a short boat ride from Port Douglas, so they’re convenient for a day of adventure. With easy access to the water off the beach and options for shade and taking advantage of the sea breezes, they also make the best all-weather pick!
We can’t wait to take you to the ideal all-rounder that is the Low Isles.
Snorkelling / Wake Boarding / Wake Surfing / Tube Rides / Knee Boarding / Foil Boarding / Kite Surfing / Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Get ready for an unforgettable day exploring the ultimate inner reef all-rounder!
We’ll be anchoring at the Low Island (also called ‘Little Woody’). It’s a majestic coral cay with a white sandy beach that spreads 360 degrees around the whole island. You’re welcome to take a short, self-guided stroll along the ‘Low Isles Heritage Walk’, including a trip to its heritage-listed lighthouse and museum that has been operational since 1878. Little Woody is a superb spot for snorkelling with an abundance of reef that sits very close to the shore.
Our mornings start with fun and chilled-out SUP tour paddling around the reef. You can explore the marine life from above through the shallow, crystalline waters. We regularly spot turtles and a large variety of tropical fish, stingrays and sometimes even harmless reef sharks if you’re lucky!
The waters surrounding Low Isles boasts 150 different species of hard coral, which is dominated by 15 species of soft coral. Swimming amongst them are colourful tribes of parrotfish, angelfish, damselfish, clownfish, trevally, rabbitfish, sweetlip, moon wrasse, fusiliers and even giant 60-year-old clams and resident turtles.
The two islands are separate but share the common reef, and are considered an important indigenous cultural site for both the local KuKu Yalanji and Yirraganydji people.
