Fitzroy Island Day Tour - Palm Cove

FITZROY ISLAND ON THE GREAT BARRIER REEF FIVE HOURS ON THE ISLAND ENJOY LUNCH AT FIZROY ISLAND RESORT NUDEY BEACH SNORKELLING GEAR INCLUDED GREAT FOR FAMILIES MODERN CATERMARAN TRANSFERS GREAT WALKING TRAILS

Fitzroy Island is  just a 45 minute cruise from Cairns on the modern Sunlover catamaran, This day tour offers 5 hours on the island, Lunch at the resort, access to resort facilities and all snorkeling gear. Fitzroy Island is surrounded by a beautiful fringing Reef system that forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Passengers travel on board a large air-conditioned catamaran, which departs daily from the Reef Fleet Terminal.

Fitzroy Island, one of the most unspoilt destinations on the Great Barrier Reef, is rugged with diverse landscapes featuring granite outcrops, open woodlands, rainforest, mangroves and coral beaches.

The Fitzroy Island Day tour Includes:

• Modern air-conditioned catamaran transfers
• Free morning tea and coffee on boarding
• Five hours to explore the great barrier reef and island
• Lunch at Resort Restaurant
• All snorkelling equipment
• Self-guided rainforest walks
• Access to day visitor facilities

Spend the day snorkelling the fringing coral reefs, strolling through the National Park rainforest walking tracks, or for the more adventurous hiker, discover breathtaking views of the island and surrounding reefs. There are hiking trails and guided walks as well as numerous water sports options available.

Lunch at Fitzroy Island Resort
The resort restaurant overlooks Welcome Bay and the Coral Sea, offering casual, barefoot island fare. Your lunch features fresh seafood, hot and cold dishes, cold meats and tropical fruits. Fresh, tropical Australian produce.

Itinerary:

• 9.30am Departure on board Sunlover’s air-conditioned catamaran
• 10.45am Arrival at Fitzroy Island
• 11.30am 12.30pm Scheduled optional one hour Glass-bottom boat tour*
• 12.30pm 14pm lunch featuring fresh seafood, hot and cold dishes, cold meats and tropical fruits
• 16.45pm Departure Fitzroy Island
• 17.30pm Arrival in Cairns

Walking Trails at Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island National Park offers some amazing walking opportunities for visitors. Walking is one of the best ways to explore and experience the different rainforest flora and fauna on the Island.
There are five main walking trails in Fitzroy Island National Park that range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, each at varying fitness levels.

Secret Garden Track - 1km return (45 minutes)
The track takes you for a pleasant walk from the western edge of the jetty through tropical rainforest around huge granite boulders. Interpretive signs and a viewing platform overlooking the creek valley provide informative facts on the surrounding rainforest plants and animals.

Nudey Beach track – 1.2 km return (45 minutes)
A relatively easy walk from the western edge of the jetty through tropical rainforest and coast woodlands leading to the beautiful white coral beach. Nudey Beach is the most popular place for swimming and snorkelling on the Island.

Boulder Lookout - 300m return (30 minutes)
Heading east from the back of the jetty, you will find the boulder lookout trail. This short steep climb through the rainforest with its many steps is also the first section of the summit track. The Boulder lookout offers panoramic views towards Cape Grafton and Cairns. The walk returns along the same track back to the jetty.

Lighthouse Road - 3.6km return (2 hours)
The lighthouse road trail is a very steep concrete road that leads from the north-eastern end of Welcome Bay climbing through rainforest towards the lighthouse. You will come across a lookout during your ascent with offers views of the Northern side of the island on a clear day.

The base of the lighthouse (open when a ranger is on duty), contains an informative display of the maritime history of Fitzroy Island and how the lighthouse was used during the World War II. From the lighthouse you will discover spectacular 360 degree views of Fitzroy Island and the surrounding ocean, which make the difficult walk worth the effort.

Summit Track - 2.6km return to resort (3 hours)
The Summit Track is recommended only for fit walkers as it is very steep. From behind the jetty, the track starts up the boulder lookout trail, and then continues to ascend steeply through open woodland to the summit of the island (269m). Views of the Island, the Coral Sea and the mountain ranges are the perfect spot to relax and take in the scenery. The trail then winds down amongst the boulders to join the lighthouse road.