Fitzroy Island - Raging Thunder
About
Description
Fitzroy Island was once part of the mainland, before being separated by rising waters. Over time a fringing coral reef surrounded the island, providing a sheltered home for a variety of fish and coral species.
The Island's 339 hectares are covered in lush rainforest with 94% of the island (326 hectares), protected and managed as a National Park. Walking tracks for all levels of fitness allow you to explore areas of the island at your leisure.
There is so much to do on Fitzroy Island, and the best part is it's only 45 minutes from Cairns!
The fast catamaran to Fitzroy Island departs from the Marlin Marina, with check in at the Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Cruising south along the calm waters of the coastline, you will reach Fitzroy Island in only 45 minutes with 7 hours to explore this tropical paradise.
The beach hire hut has a range of snorkelling gear hire, plus they can book you on the glass bottom boat tour. From here you can also hire a paddle ski and explore Welcome Bay, or try the fun of the Ocean Trampoline.
Things To Do On Fitzroy Island
- Snorkel directly from the beach
- Sea kayaking
- Beach Hire of snorkel equipment and paddle skis
- Giant ocean trampoline
- Glass bottom boat tours
- Sea kayaking half day Cairns tour
- Nudey Beach (clothes optional - all over tan)
- Bushwalking on National Park walking tracks
Trip Includes
- Return boat transfers on a high speed ferry
- Picnic lunch (not with transfers only)
- Snorkelling and/or glass bottom boat (GBB)(not with transfers only)
- Kayaking option available
Duration
- Allow 9 hrs
Departures
- 8.30am from the Cairns Marlin Marina (returns approximately 5.30pm)
Other Information
- There are five main walking trails in Fitzroy Island National Park that range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, each at varying fitness levels
- Child rate available (4 - 14yrs)
- Children under 4 years are free of charge
- Picnic lunch is now included (not with transfers only)
- Kayaking option includes half day kayaking with 2 hours free time on island
- Minimum age for kayaking is 8 years
- $5 fuel levy payable on board
- No scuba diving available
- Return transfers from Cairns accommodation cost $10 and $15 from Northern Beaches (Palm Cove etc)