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Fitzroy Island is a strong contender for being one of Australia’s very best island destinations. Located under an hour’s ferry ride from Cairns, this pristine Great Barrier Reef inner island is an adventurer’s dream, offering everything from pristine, white-sand beaches, epic snorkelling and great bushwalking! So, what’s it actually like to stay on Fitzroy Island? I had the same question and after spending a couple of nights in the Fitzroy Island Resort’s Island Suite, I want to share with you my opinion to help you make your mind up about booking.  My name is Olly, an adventure traveller and professional

Summer in the tropics is notorious. This notoriety is largely centred on just how wet it can get – that’s of course how it got its nickname “the Wet Season”. If you’ve heard of the Wet Season, you’ve also probably heard that it is hot and humid, and just so wet. However, we think this time of year cops flack unfairly. Summer in Queensland is still a great time to visit, especially when you’re visiting a tropical island like Fitzroy Island. Before we tell you about the amazing experiences you can have during the summer season on Fitzroy Island, let

A trip to Fitzroy Island just simply wouldn’t be complete without snorkelling! It’s an amazing one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close to some of the most colourful creatures amongst the coral reef gardens of the world’s largest reef system. As a matter of fact, not only is the Great Barrier Reef the largest of all the coral reefs is considered one of the best dive destinations in the world – and when you’re at Fitzroy Island, you’ve got a chance to discover why. Why Go Snorkelling? First, let’s talk about snorkelling as an activity on its own. It’s a unique,

Ever since its establishment in 2010, Fitzroy Island Resort has been a strong supporter of the movement to protect the Great Barrier Reef and all of its inhabitants. As a matter of fact, the very first step in coral restoration development happened right here on Fitzroy Island, with the help of our friends from the Turtle Volunteers and the Cairns Dive Centre. Why the Reef Restoration Program was started The Great Barrier Reef is under threat. When corals are stressed due to the changes in their living conditions (with regards to temperature, light, and nutrients), they expel the symbiotic algae

Fitzroy Island in Tropical North Queensland is famous not only for its nice warm weather all-year-round, but also for its stunning views of the sea, the land, and the sky. Especially during sunset. Believe it or not, Fitzroy Island is one of the most underrated sunset locations in all of Australia. Thanks to its majestic seascapes and landscapes (which are requirements for picturesque sundown). The best thing about it is that there’s a lot of things you can do on the island while you enjoy this magical moment. Below are only some of them. 1. Dance to the beat at