Author: Fitzroy Island

“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.

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,