Fitzroy Island Resort exudes luxury and elegance, island-style. It is stylish, modern and sophisticated with all the features you would expect of a modern up-market resort. Yet at Fitzroy Island, it is a more natural tropical sophistication that suits the island paradise on which it was created. Resort guests and day visitors alike are well accommodated without being opulently indulgent.

Surrounded on one side by majestic rainforest and on the other by vast expanses of crystal clear ocean, fringed by Australia's outstanding Great Barrier Reef and graced by majestic world heritage rainforests, this unique island oasis literally is where ‘the rainforest meets the reef’ offering a relaxed friendly, Queensland Island holiday destination with secure public moorings for private vessels.

Accommodation at Fitzroy Island Resort
A priceless treasure - Fitzroy Island Resort is a world class resort designed to complement the spectacular natural setting and to offer a magnificent, yet serene oasis for guests to unwind, relax and be indulged within the privacy of this amazing Great Barrier Reef Island. Warm timbers, natural stone, elegant water features and mood lighting combine with simple architectural lines to create a resort that integrates seamlessly within an endless boundary. With palm trees framing magnificent ocean and garden views, the rooms, apartments and suites blend easily with the beautiful and stunning surrounds.

Beachfront Cabins - ‘Luxury on an Island Paradise’ Luxuriously boutique appointed two bedroom beachfront suites just a stones throw from the water's edge, each featuring one king bed and two king singles. Relax on the generous balcony and enjoy the stunning views across Welcome Bay and the Coral Sea, or walk directly onto the beautiful coral beach. Sleeps a maximum of 4 adults. Facilities include • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Telephone • Private balcony • Queen bed • Black marble ensuite bathroom • Iron and ironing board • Daily room service • Hair dryer • Microwave • Lounge • Bar fridge • Plasma television • Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities Resort Studio Rooms These luxurious and spacious hotel style rooms are nestled within the Fitzroy Island Resort and come fitted with all high quality furnishings and designer fittings. Enjoy either a queen bed or 2 x twin single beds which convert into a king size bed. Sleeps a maximum of 2 adults. Facilities include • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fan in master • Telephones • Bar fridge • Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities • Lift/elevator access • Shower • Hairdryer • Daily room service • Iron and ironing board • Television • Queen bed Ocean Suites - One Bedroom (46) These luxury Fitzroy Island Resort apartments are set over 65sqm with large master bedrooms and private balconies overlooking the crystal clear waters that surround Fitzroy Island. Our apartments are equipped with large queen-size master bedrooms, a spacious lounge area, ensuite bathroom, private balcony, and are ideally located parallel to the beachfront. Just a cluster of tropical palms shade your view of the magnificent ocean. Sleeps 2-4 Adults. Facilities include • Kitchenette • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Telephone • Private balcony • Queen bed • Dishwasher • Sofa bed • Iron and ironing board • Daily room service • Hair dryer • Microwave • Lounge • Bar fridge • Lift/elevator access • Television Ocean Suites - Two Bedroom This is a combination of both the one bedroom apartment and the resort studio room with interconnecting door to provide for a two bedroom apartment which is great for families or friends wishing to share accommodation. Located just 40 metres from the waters edge and nestled securely between two of the world’s most awe-inspiring attractions, these elegant dual key two bedroom apartments boast sensational ocean views across Welcome Bay and the Coral Sea and an overall feeling of peace, solitude and total relaxation. Sleeps a maximum of 6 adults. Four Bedroom Penthouse (1) This is a beautiful, luxurious self contained apartment with luxury kitchen and spacious lounge and living area. With a king size bed in the master, ensuite bathroom with spa bath, and additional 2 x queen beds and 2 x single beds, this apartment is paradise on earth. Imagine relaxing on your own private balcony as day turns to night, sipping a long cool drink and being calmed by the rhythmic lapping of the waves on the coral beach literally right in front of you. That’s pre-dinner drinks - Island! Sleeps a maximum of 8 adults. Facilities include • Kitchenette • Air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Direct dial ISD/STD telephones • Private balcony x 2 with views • King bed in master • 2 x Queen bed • Pool and beach towels • Iron and ironing board • Daily room service • Hair dryer • Microwave • Bath • Shower • Bar fridge • Lift/elevator access • Television Fitzroy Island Resort Facilities and Features • Up-market boutique style accommodation • Restaurant - breakfast, lunch and dinner • Bars • In-house cinema • Swim-up pool bar • Resort swimming pool • General store • Magnificent second floor - Conference/function facilities • Snorkelling • Rainforest and beach walks • Fishing • Water sports • Games Room • Dive Store • ‘Foxy’s at Fitzroy’ day visitor centre, bar, cafe and mini supermarket. Fitzroy Island Resort is an oasis within this idyllic paradise … a magnificent world class resort indulging every whim of guests seeking a truly memorable tropical island experience. The Resort House - Fitzroy Island The day visitor area of Fitzroy Island Resort is the central hub of activity on the island, bringing together with a place to relax and unwind, to meet and connect with others, and to be entertained by day and by night. The Resort restaurant overlooks Welcome Bay and the Coral Sea, offering casual, barefoot island fare. Open for breakfast lunch, and dinner, our menus feature fresh tropical Australian produce. After a day in the sun, take a moment to chill out in a hammock, hire a board game, make new friends or reconnect with old at the bar. The island store will keep you stocked with snacks, drinks, ice creams, sunscreen and essentials. Fitzroy Island Resort Activities At Fitzroy Island, you can relax and escape, you can dive right in to adventure, or you can do a little of both. Accessible, affordable and friendly, the island’s safe, sheltered waters and pristine natural environment are here for all to explore and enjoy. Fitzroy Island is friendly and fun by nature, but this place is still a holiday sanctuary of calm and wellbeing away from city life. Explore the Great Barrier Reef - Snorkelling, Swimming and Boating Island is the perfect spot to visit the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Picture yourself on a white sandy beach lined with coconut trees and sloping gently into the calm, clear Coral Sea; this is Fitzroy Island. Step out straight in front of the Resort and explore Welcome Bay with all its Coral Reefs and beaches- reef walking shoes recommended. Swim and snorkel in safety, make friends with the sea life, including fish, turtles, dolphins and even whales (between July and September with best vantage point being The Lighthouse) or get active with the paddle boat hire and water trampoline. Great Barrier Reef Cruise - visit Moore reef with Sunlover Reef Cruises Departs daily from Fitzroy Jetty 1045am and returns 4.30pm. Includes: snorkelling, glass bottom boat tours, semi submersible tours, underwater observatory, full buffet lunch, Sea walker, platform helmet dive and scuba diving. Get Back to Nature - Walking and Exploring At Fitzroy Island, it’s all about tropical rainforest, National Park, beaches and high reaches. Explore the bush walking tracks, most of which were formed when the island was converted to a Military Base during WW11, hence their access to some of the best vantage points. Enjoy the Lighthouse and Summit walks, Secret Garden and Nudey Beach. Approx 1-2.6km return. Escape and Unwind on the Beach Picture yourself on a white sandy beach lined with coconut trees and sloping gently into the calm, clear Coral Sea; this is Fitzroy Island. Step out straight in front of the Resort to Welcome Bay with all its life and activity. Try snorkelling and swimming, fishing, whale watching (between July and September) or just watching the stars by firelight at night. Fish Feeding held twice a day at the end of the Fitzroy Jetty at 10.45am and 4.30pm offers the chance to come up close and personal with the locals of all descriptions. To keep the mind active while the body relaxes in holiday mood borrow board/video games or books from reception and head to the Games Room to meet fellow guests and enjoy a quick brain challenge. The Swim-up Pool Bar is open daily for guests who wish to remain in the cool waters while relaxing with a refreshing drink or island cocktail. Our in-house cinema operates daily at 1pm, 4pm, 7.30pm for all island guests wishing to retreat inside from the warm Queensland sunshine into a subdued cooler environment.

Dining at Fitzroy Island
Meal plans are available for guests with half and full board options. Please book these with accommodation.

Foxy’s Bar is the place to be on Fitzroy Island. Enjoy live weekend entertainment by local bands or colourful DJ’s and if lucky enough to be at the island on the 2nd Sunday of each month you can lay back, relax and experience Fitzroy Island Jazz at it’s best.

The Resort Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner and some lunches depending on demand. The menu is modern Australian using local produce and fish and has a range of daily specials. If you are vegetarian, make a request at time of booking and the Chef will arrange special dishes for you.

Fitzroy Island Adventure Centre and Dive Store
The Adventure Centre and Dive Store is offering a range of services including - shore dives, introduction dives and equipment hire, plus residential diver training course with PADI or SSI. Snorkel hire is also available from the store. Aquajets and kayaks are available for hire, or book an Eye Spy catamaran sunset or island sailing trip, a guided kayak or glass bottom boat tours.

Fitzroy Island Location
Fitzroy Island Resort, Fitzroy Island, Via Cairns

Getting to Fitzroy Island Resort
This idyllic tropical island is within easy reach of Cairns in North Queensland, whether you are looking to catch a ride over on the ferry, or take your own boat.

Ferries from Cairns - A 45 minute ferry ride will get you from Cairns to Fitzroy Island and back daily, perfect for day trips to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Of course the ferry will also get you there and back again when you’re heading to the Island for a longer holiday too. Pre-booking with your accommodation is recommended.

Ferry services depart from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal at 7:30am (Sunkist), 8:30am (Raging Thunder), 9:30am (Sunlover) and 2:00pm (Sunkist)

Ferry services returning from Fitzroy to Cairns depart Fitzroy's jetty at 9:30am (Sunkist), 4:30pm (Raging Thunder), 4:45pm (Sunlover) and 5pm (Sunkist).

Take your own Boat - Visiting the Island in your own yacht or boat gives you even more freedom to take things at your own pace, with the 15 nautical mile trip from Cairns offering a safe passage along scenic coastline. At Fitzroy Island you’ll find a secure public moorings in naturally sheltered water, located at Latitude 16 deg 93.0S, Longtitude 145 deg 98.6E

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