This month has been one of sporadic interesting sightings. We’ve had a beautiful White Bellied Sea Eagle fishing off the jetty, the Terns of course have been having a blast with all the bait fish- I saw one bird plunge into 30cm of water to make a catch. No wonder we’ve had a few Terns taken over to the mainland for medical treatment if that is what they are doing! Two of the birds that went over last month were returned and released back on the island. Barry the Barracuda is back under the jetty at night- this makes me
Fitzroy Island Nature Wrap – February 2016
February has been all about the sea turtles- particularly the colourful characters being treated at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. Margaret the 90-year old Green Sea Turtle has been in particularly fine form- her pump has blocked a couple of times this month. The first time was a thoroughly charming experience for me when I stuck my finger into her pump to dislodge the blockage only to discover that I was clutching a ten centimetre Centipede! Thank fully the pump decapitated it so it was as dead as a door knob when I grabbed hold of it – but that factor
Fitzroy Island Nature Wrap – January 2016
Goodness gracious me- I thought last month was hot! This January has been hot, hot, HOT! On the plus side it has been perfect for people to enjoy a snorkel over the coral reef. There are so many juvenile fish active at the moment- and of course their larger counterparts. The Black Damselfish- a personal favourite of mine- have been wonderfully cranky and I have been challenged several times while snorkelling. Black Damselfish are infamous for their aggressive natures and short tempers. They have learned to swim aggressively toward an animal’s eyes when they want it to leave their territory
Award Winning Fitzroy Island Resort
Fitzroy Island Resort are proud to display the following awards which are a testimony to the quality of the resort and the service standards put in place by our hard working and passionate team. Tropical North Queensland Tourism Awards Winner ‘Best Deluxe Accommodation’ 2014 Winner ‘Best Deluxe Accommodation’ 2013 Tourism and Events Queensland Awards Finalist ‘Best Deluxe Accommodation’ 2013 Holidays with Kids Readers Choice Awards ‘We have just been voted into Holidays with Kids Top 10 Resorts for families! We would like to thank you for your support and for voting for us #HWKTOP10 http://bit.ly/top10-2015’ Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Nicky Wu Visits Fitzroy Island
Nicky Wu, one of China’s most popular celebrities, recently took a trip to Fitzroy Island to experience the wonders of Tropical North Queensland! This was Nicky’s first trip to Australia and he was most excited about seeing the Great Barrier Reef! Nicky Wu is an actor and ‘Mandopop’ singer who rose to fame in 1988 when he became a member of the Taiwanese boy band ‘Little Tigers Team’. Wu continued his solo career and embarked on a career in acting in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong. Thanks for visiting Nicky! We hope to see you again soon J