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Fitzroy Island has long been a favourite holiday destination for both locals and tourists. That’s because this gorgeous island is a great place for people of all ages, with something to see and do for everyone. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s a tropical island that is actually super easy to get to! Fitzroy Island is located in the Coral Sea and is less than an hour from the shores of the mainland. To get here, you just need to jump aboard the Fitzroy Flyer Ferry from the Cairns Marina. The island itself is around 3.39 square kilometres and is

How does spending the day on a real tropical island that is covered with luscious rainforests, is lined with amazing beaches, and of course surrounded by the warm waters of the Coral Sea sound to you? If it sounds like an ideal place for you to visit, if you’re in Tropical North Queensland or you’re planning a trip this way, then a day trip to Fitzroy Island should most certainly be on the cards. Fitzroy Island is a gorgeous tropical island that is situated in the same waters as the Great Barrier Reef. And while it might feel like a

If you tuned in last month, you may have read the first part of our “Amazing Facts About the Great Barrier Reef” series – if not, click here. We wanted to talk about the Great Barrier Reef and not just because it’s one of the most popular attractions in the entire world, but also in honour of World Reef Awareness Day which is on June 1st. If you haven’t read our first piece, you might not know too much about World Reef Awareness Day – it is a new celebration that intends to raise awareness among businesses, communities and the

Finding a family friendly holiday destination is not always an easy task. While there are plenty of places that welcome family groups, the difficult part is finding a place that is really going to appeal to everyone in your family. Well, here at Fitzroy Island, we think we might have the solution to your problem. Our tropical island is an extremely family friendly destination that has a variety of activities and experiences that will appeal to people of all ages and keep everyone entertained at all times. And it doesn’t hurt that when you’re here, you feel like you’re in

Every holiday destination has its own unique experiences that you can only do in that destination. It might be something like riding the world’s tallest rollercoaster or seeing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre. The destination you choose for your holidays will largely be somewhat dependent on the experiences on offer. So, today, we want to tell you about some of the amazing experiences you can only have on Fitzroy Island. But, before we dive right into these incredible opportunities, let us tell you a bit about Fitzroy Island. The Who, What, Where About Fitzroy Island Fitzroy Island is a