Ecotourism On Grand Bahama Island

A true nature lover’s paradise, Grand Bahama Island is home to three national parks. One encompasses all of Peterson Cay, but the star is Lucayan National Park, the only place in The Bahamas where you can see all six of the country’s ecosystems. The second highest number of The Bahamas’ endemic bird species are found here, in addition to numerous migrating and specialty birds. You'll see many of them at the Rand Nature Center National Park, which is also home to numerous Bahamian plants that early inhabitants used in their daily lives. The Uniola, a springy grass, was stuffing for mattresses; the sharp-pointed agave leaves served as needles and thread; and love vine was a powerful aphrodisiac. Get up close to the island’s natural wonders as you kayak through mangroves, go horseback riding through the pine forest, or trekking on nature trails.

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Featured Properties for Ecotourism in Grand Bahama Island

Bishop's Bonefish Resort
P.O. Box F-42029
High Rock
Phone: (242) 353-4515
Dundee Bay Villas
20 Dundee Bay Drive
Freeport
Phone: (242) 352-8038
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Freeport Resort & Club
Rum Cay Drive
Freeport
Phone: (242) 352-5371
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Island Resort & Golf Club
P.O.Box F-43507
Freeport
Phone: (242) 352-9270
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Island Things To Do

Natural Wonders

Grand Bahama Island's ecological wonders include a national park that covers an entire cay, one showcasing all six of the country’s ecosystems, and one that is home to numerous birds and plants. The Garden of the Groves houses exotic plants and flowers and the Boiling Hole was explored by the legendary Jacques Cousteau.

Marine Tours

You can take coastal tours that take you through the canals of Freeport, offshore to Gilligan's Island and Treasure Island in the East End or on day trips to The Abacos.

Eco-Tours

Enjoy the island’s natural wonders by kayak, on horseback, or on foot. Along the nature trail at the Rand Nature Center, you'll see at least 130 fascinating Bahamian plants. The whisk broom fern, for instance, is believed to have been the first plant in the world to stand upright. Many of the other species there played an important role in the daily lives of early inhabitants.

Birding

Eighteen of the 28 known species of Bahamian birds that are not seen in the United States, Canada or Europe live here. One of the principal birding sites is the Rand Nature Center National Park, home to Antillean peewee birds, red-legged thrushes, stripe-headed tanagers, the endangered Bahama parrot and, occasionally, a Kirkland's warbler.

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Ecotourism On Grand Bahama Island