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Cairns: Fitzroy Island Half-Day with Optional Extras

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Highlights

  • Swim at various beaches
  • Cruise by ferry to Fitzroy Island and enjoy over 2 hours of leisure time
  • Snorkel the coral reef to see an abundance of marine life
  • Walk through the rainforest

About this experience

Located on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy Island has some of Australia's most stunning coral right off the beach. Swim, snorkel and explore on this half day tour from Cairns.

What to expect

Discover Fitzroy Island on half day trip from Cairns. Enjoy a scenic ferry ride and explore the many hiking trails. Admire the marine life native to the coral reef as you snorkel or observe from a glass-bottom boat.
Choose from a range of packages, including transfers for you to explore on your own, or a package including snorkel or glass-bottom boat activities.

Explore the Island's 339 hectares of lush rainforest that covers 94 percent of the island and is protected and managed as a National Park. Walking trails are suitable for all levels of fitness, allowing you to explore areas of the island at your leisure.

The fast catamaran departs from the Marlin Marina, with check-in directly on the vessel. Cruise south along the calm waters of the coastline to reach Fitzroy Island in just 45 minutes and spend over 2 hours exploring Fitzroy Island.

Departing Cairns at 10:45am and departing the island at 2:00pm gives you ample time to explore the beauty Fitzroy Island has to offer.

Things to note

  • Sun hat
  • Water
  • Sunglasses
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Biodegradable sunscreen

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