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Fitzroy Island is a lush, unspoilt, tropical island paradise that is located just a short 45 minute boat ride away from Cairns in North Queensland. No matter what you’re into you’ll find everything you need right at your front doorstep, whether it be relaxing by the pool with a cold, tropical cocktail or diving into adventure activities with hiking, snorkelling, fishing, sea kayaking and more. Fitzroy Island offers unbeatable combination of leisure and excitement, all within this amazing natural landscape where the rainforest meets the reef. Here are just some of the activities you can enjoy whilst on Fitzroy Island.

David Attenborough’s release of his latest documentary highlights the wonders of Far North Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef. 60 years prior, Attenborough filmed his debut Great Barrier Reef series which he refers to as ‘”one of the most magical places on the planet”. Urging awareness and change- Attenborough seeks to improve reef protection against global warming and human influence. The Great Barrier Reef is a delicate ecosystem that needs to be preserved through sustainable tourism. Fitzroy Island Resort offers vital education to guests through the Turtle Rehabilitations center on the island, allowing visitors to come face to face with the endangered

The lovely Jasminne & Nicholas were married on Fitzroy Island on the 15th of August, 2015. Check out some of their amazing photos below. Jasminne and Nicolas came to Fitzroy Island with beautiful sunshine and the perfect North Queensland weather that makes this region such a popular wedding destination. For the ceremony in the garden, Jasminne’s brother had crafted a bamboo wedding arch, which fit perfectly in the natural scenery of the Welcome Bay Beach. With the sea in the background and the sun smiling at everybody, Jasminne & Nicolas were married on Fitzroy Island on the 15th August 2015 and

Lauren Mead, 31 and Adam Homer, 27 were married at Fitzroy Island on the 24th of August 2013 in an emotional beach ceremony. The wedding was a 3 day celebration with 140 of the couple’s closest friends and family. Lauren describes the wedding as an intimate celebration spent “laughing and shedding happy tears together.” The newlyweds had a romantic engagement atop of Earl Hill, the beautiful view of Fitzroy Island in the distance made it an easy choice on where they would spend one of the most memorable days of their life. The couples theme for the day was ‘relaxed and