Lizard Island has been voted the Pacific�s Number One resort by the prestigious US tourism magazine, Conde Nast Traveller. Further, Lizard was also rated the �19th Best Resort in the World� in the magazine�s 2002 Readers� Choice Awards Gold List.

�We are really delighted with this award, said Mark Campbell, Managing Director, P&O Australian Resorts. �Lizard Island has received a number of highly acclaimed accolades since its refurbishment in 2000 and it is very pleasing to find that its understated luxury, its highly professional staff and the quality of the experience that guests enjoy is so appealing to discerning travellers the world over.�

The resort accommodates just 80 guests in secluded, beautifully appointed villas. Among the many options for guests to choose from are magical Great Barrier Reef experiences including snorkelling and diving, leisurely dinghy trips to secluded coves with a nourishing seafood hamper provided by Lizard�s Executive Chef and soothing treatments at the Pavilion Spa. And as befits this boutique resort known as �one-on-one�, the food is heavenly, sourced from the best providores in the region for the menus that change daily.

Lizard Island does not cater for children under 10 years. The rates starting from $600 per person per night, include all meals and use of catamarans, motorised dinghies, sailboards and paddle skis. Picnic hampers, tennis, island walks and nature trails are also included. The resort is located off the Queensland coast north of Cairns and is accessed by daily flights with Macair Airlines from Cairns, or via charter.

For bookings and further information on Lizard Island, contact P&O Australian Resorts on 1800 737 678 or via the web www.poresorts.com or email resorts.reservations@poresorts.com

Media Contact: (not for publication) Julia Gauci, P&O Australian Resorts (02) 9364 8350 or julia.gauci@poresorts.com

P&O Australian Resorts offer premium nature-based holiday experiences in some of Australia�s most spectacular locations. Each property within the Australia�s Natural Treasures portfolio is a unique window to one of Australia�s World Heritage Listed areas. As well as Lizard Island, other P&O Australian Resorts include: Bedarra Island; Brampton Island; Cradle Mountain Lodge; Dunk Island; Heron Island and Silky Oaks Lodge.