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It’s no secret that planning a wedding takes time, patience, and a lot of organisation skills. There are lots of things to think about – the guestlist, when to have it, the dress, the cake, the bridal party, and groomsmen, and of course, the location. That’s one burden we can take off your plate if you’re trying to plan the romantic wedding of your dreams, because we know an ideal, tropical paradise that is just perfect for your wedding, and it’s right here on Fitzroy Island. Not only is Fitzroy Island an ideal place for your wedding, but our wedding

When it comes to finding a holiday destination that is family friendly – it’s not always easy. Many places welcome families with open arms, but in reality, there isn’t much to do that is truly family friendly. A family friendly destination needs to be safe, inviting, and above all, a whole lot of fun. Which, we’re glad we can say, here at Fitzroy Island, that’s exactly what we are. Our gorgeous tropical island is the ideal family holiday destination in Australia, and here’s why. 1.       It’s so easy to get to When travelling with the family, you don’t want to

Fitzroy Island Resort is in the midst of a million dollar makeover in preparation for an anticipated boom as confidence returns to the interstate and international travel sectors. Three generations of the owners – Doug Gamble, his daughter Tanya, and her son Jason Foy – have played a role in the family’s plans to modernise the Australian-owned resort and its day facilities. Fitzroy Island Resort General Manager Sheena Matthews said strong demand from Queensland holidaymakers over the past two years had strengthened the owners’ belief that it was time to invest in the Great Barrier Reef resort. “A $500,000 remodelling

“Walking through rugged mountains or deep embracing forests is cleansing and inspiring. What happens when we are cleansed and inspired? We become reconnected with our inner selves; we feel renewed.” — Henryk Skolimowski, EcoYoga Inspiration can be found whenever nature is nearby, even in such small pleasures like breathing in fresh air and feeling the sun on your face. You’ll find there is an undeniable sense of calm that comes from the gravity of nature, one that is impossible to replicate anywhere else. With warm tropical ocean waters, balmy weather all year round, and exciting activities awaiting you at every

Here at Fitzroy Island, we’re all about the water. With our location could you really blame us? For those of you who don’t know, Fitzroy Island is situated in the waters of the world’s largest and most famous reef system – the Great Barrier Reef. So, while there is a lot of things to see and do on the island, as you can imagine, many of them involve the water in one way or another. Today, we want to tell you about some of the best water-based activities and sports that you take part in while you’re on Fitzroy Island.