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It wouldn’t be a trip to the Great Barrier Reef without taking the time to snorkel amongst the coral reef and colourful and abundant sea life. But with so many options to choose from it can be hard to decide where to go. Fitzroy Island really is a snorkellers paradise and here we will look at some of the main benefits of snorkelling the calm blue waters of this tropical island paradise. Easy To Get There Fitzroy Island is just a short 45 minute ferry ride from Cairns harbour making it the closets Great Barrier Reef snorkelling destination for people staying and

Are you thinking about travelling to see the Great Barrier Reef? We’ve compiled the most comprehensive list of Great Barrier Reef facts that every traveller should know before they visit. Find out the best places to see the Great Barrier Reef, important facts on the reef and things you should see on your visit. Great Barrier Reef Facts Tourism to the reef generates approximately AU$5-6 billion per year. The Great Barrier Reef is a great holiday destination for Australian families and overseas tourists. The Great Barrier Reef is a popular travel destination with over two million visitors each year. It is the

Queensland is blessed with some of the most pristine, rich and diverse islands in the world. With many of the islands nestled amongst the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the Seven Wonders of The Natural World and is also the world’s largest coral reef, there are hundreds of picturesque, sun-soaked island destinations for you to choose from. So with so many amazing islands to explore how do you decide which one is the ideal setting for you to live out your island paradise fantasies? In this this article we’ll look at some of the best islands off Queensland.

**Updated August 2021** When visiting Cairns, a trip out to one of the beautiful tropical islands that are sprinkled amongst the Great Barrier Reef is a must. Warm, tropical waters, lush green vegetation, plenty of activities and entertainment plus fully stocked bars, restaurants and cafe’s give you everything you could want for a day on the reef or a more extended stay in one of the island resorts. Two of the best and most easily accessible islands for visitors staying in and around Cairns are Fitzroy Island and Green Island. Both of these lush paradise escapes are just a short

Cairns is well known for being one of Australia’s most abundant adventure holiday destinations. The all-year warm, tropical weather, the rich array of stunning natural wonders to explore and the friendly, laid back North Queensland hospitality, gives you an endless number of exciting activities to enjoy whilst holidaying in and around Cairns. Below we have list some “Must Do” activities whilst staying in Cairns. Ok so let’s explore… Fitzroy Island Fitzroy Island is a lush, tropical island located just 45 minutes by boat from Cairns. Fitzroy Island has long had a reputation as one of the favourite weekend getaways for locals so