01 Dec
Why Fitzroy Island Is The Perfect Honeymoon Destination
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Why Fitzroy Island Is The Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Planning a wedding involves a lot of hard work and big decision-making. There are so many things to remember and organise to make your special day just perfect. One of the most exciting decisions to be made is where to go on your honeymoon.

Honeymoons should be full of romance and magic, and it doesn’t get much more romantic and magical than Fitzroy Island! Whisking away to this tropical paradise for your honeymoon will let you leave the worries of everyday life behind to start your life adventure together. Here we have shared why Fitzroy Island is the perfect honeymoon destination.

Fitzroy Island Resort Pool

Location

One of the main things that makes Fitzroy Island the perfect honeymoon destination is its location. It is located just off Cairns in Far North Queensland and is surrounded by the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. The Island itself is 97% National Park, covered in lush tropical rainforest, with breathtaking beaches, making it one of the few places in the world where the rainforest meets the reef.

No matter what time of year you decide to go you won’t be disappointed. Fitzroy (as the locals call it), enjoys a typical North Queensland tropical climate, but with the added advantage of the cooling effects of the prevailing South Easterly ocean breezes for the majority of the year. Temperatures range from 24 to 31⁰C (75 to 88⁰F) in summer and 19 to 25⁰C (66 to 77⁰F) in winter.

Getting to Fitzroy Island is easy, as Cairns Domestic and International Airport is only 10 minutes from the Cairns Marina, where Fast Cats over to the Island depart daily. A short 45-minute boat ride will see you arriving in paradise for your romantic getaway.

Five Reasons Why Fitzroy Island Is Worth Visiting

Resort Facilities

Fitzroy Island Resort is nestled amongst tropical rainforest and has everything you could possibly need for a romantic honeymoon:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Fitzroy Island has a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. All rooms are air-conditioned, with ceiling fans and plasma TVs. You can choose from the Resort, Ocean or Welcome Bay Suites through to the more luxurious 4-Bedroom Penthouse.
  • Massage Service: No honeymoon would be complete without indulging and pampering yourself with a relaxing massage. The resort offers a unique ‘oil shiatsu’ style massage in guest rooms or foot massages by the resort pool.
  • Zephyr’s Restaurant: Good food is a must on any holiday, but even more so when you’re on your honeymoon. The resort’s restaurant has top quality chefs, using only the freshest ingredients from local suppliers. It is open daily for buffet breakfast (and serves the essential morning cappuccino). At night, the outdoor terraces come alive with diners enjoying the alfresco setting for a la carte dining.
  • Foxy’s Bar: Foxy’s is a large Pacific Islands bar, situated right on the beach. It has an excellent casual cafe-style food menu and is the perfect place to unwind with a cocktail at the end of the day and take in a romantic tropical sunset.
  • Resort Pool: Of course, no island resort would be complete without a luxurious resort pool and spa. The pool is the perfect place to refresh and unwind with a book or enjoy a tropical cocktail at the swim-up bar. The pool is also beautifully lit at night if you fancy a swim or spa under the stars for a romantic evening.

Fitzroy Island Ocean View Resort Room

Secluded Beaches and Rainforest Walks

If you’re nature lovers, then you’ll be in heaven on Fitzroy Island. The Island is covered with a number of rainforest walking trails for you to explore, like the Lighthouse and Summit walks, with views of the Great Barrier Reef. You can also trek to magical spots like Secret Garden and Nudey Beach, one of Far North Queensland’s most iconic beaches.

Nudey Beach was ranked No. 2 in Australia’s Best Beaches Awards for 2017. It is lined with lush coconut trees and covered in pristine white sand that slopes gently into the calm, clear Coral Sea, and is surrounded by rainforest and granite boulders.

The beach is relaxed and friendly and you can easily let time slip away as you laze on the sand and soak up the sun, or snorkel amongst the Great Barrier Reef straight from the beach. It usually only has a few visitors at the one time, so you’ll feel as though you really have escaped to your own tropical island paradise.

Fitzroy-Island-Historic-Walks-Nudey-Beach

Adventure

As you can see, Fitzroy Island offers lots of opportunities to relax and unwind and enjoy spending time together as a newly married couple. However, for those couples who like a bit of adventure as well, you won’t be disappointed.

During your stay on the Island, you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, go on a Guided Sea Kayak Tour, explore the reef from a different angle by taking a ride on the Glass Bottom Boat, try your hand at a SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Board or embrace your inner child on the Giant Ocean Trampoline.

Five Species of Sea Wildlife You'll Find In Fitzroy Island Water

Whatever style of honeymoon you’re looking for, you can be guaranteed that Fitzroy Island has it covered, allowing you to create beautiful memories together that you can look back on in years to come.

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