Fitzroy Island is stunning a tropical oasis- like a beautiful dream! The resort is well looked after with top notch facilities- Foxy’s bar and grill very reasonable prices and a great spot to have so…Full review by Liane W
Feb 25, 2025
We had an amazing and relaxing time here despite conflicting reviews. Manager Dean and his team made us welcome all over the island. Dinner at Foxy’s was sensational. The steak is highly recommended!…Full review by Deborah S
Jan 19, 2025
I am just returning from a very enjoyable three nights on Fitzroy Island. I stayed in a Welcome Bay Suite. It was spacious very well appointed with great views of the beach and ocean. The Suite was …Full review by Sharon D
How likely are crocodiles in the water? Has anyone heard of one being on the beach here?
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The water is very clear around Fitzroy Is, not normal habitat for crocs as they like the swampy areas. Never known crocs to be sighted at this location. You can always check with staff at …
The water is very clear around Fitzroy Is, not normal habitat for crocs as they like the swampy areas. Never known crocs to be sighted at this location. You can always check with staff at the resort when you arrive at the Island.
Do we need to book the Fitzroy island tour in advance for early Aug? If so, a few days or months in advance will do?
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Hi ! August is in nice time to visit. May to Sept is the busy tourist season. No need to book Months in advance. I advise you check out the weather on arrival and book your tour a few …
Hi ! August is in nice time to visit. May to Sept is the busy tourist season. No need to book Months in advance. I advise you check out the weather on arrival and book your tour a few days in advance. The tour company is Great Adventures and if you book another tour they give 10% discount. If you are an outdoors type, they run Canyoning Tours at 2 great locations as well as Reef trips. I have not been on the Canyoning tours but often swim / hike in the gorges around these locations. Safe travels and I hope you enjoy kayaking at Fitzroy Is.
When you travel from Cairns to Fitzroy Island, do the sea get too rough and toss the ferry, making you fall over and break your bones?
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The sea does not get too rough, and if you stay seated as they request you can't fall over. Regulations would dictate that they would not go if the weather was unsuitable. Australia is …
The sea does not get too rough, and if you stay seated as they request you can't fall over. Regulations would dictate that they would not go if the weather was unsuitable. Australia is very safety conscious.
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