The island is a haven for wildlife including a variety of birds species, a colony of fruit bats (flying foxes), the Green Tree Snake and Brown Python, many species of butterflies, and the Green Tree Ants (distinguishable by their nests, binding together a bunch of leaves with sticky silk). The ants can deliver a painful bite, but are not particularly dangerous. Aborigines have been known to eat these ants as a source of protein and vitamins.

Then, there is of course the huge array of marine life, ranging from the tiny living coral polyps, which make-up the Great Barrier Reef System to the Humpback Whale, growing up to 12 metres. The whales are usually seen during July through to September. Other marine life include Dugongs, Green Turtles, Bottle Nose Dolphins, Stingrays, Black Marlin, Hawsbill Turtles and much more.