Fitzroy island

Fitzroy is an island near Cairns of Australia. There are few beaches, but nothing really good. The main problem is that the beach is not sandy, but consists of coral chips. Surrounding hills have several hiking trails with good views. Shore and seabed: pebble, stones. [edit]

Coordinates: -16.930761, 145.989044

Hotels [edit]

Fitzroy Island Resort is the only hotel on the island. Room rates start from US$120 per night. The hotel is very good, but nothing more. It's Ok as the price is relatively cheap. There is also a camping site in the hotel.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Cairns international airport (CNS). Next walk or take a bus to the stop "Cairns City platform 2" (routes 110, 110N, 111, 113, 120, 120N, 121, 123, 130, 131, 131N, 133).

Next walk 600 meters to the pier of Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal. Next take a 45-minutes journey by Raging Thunder Adventures ferry, - departs at 9am and returns back at 4:30pm.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in the Fitzroy island near Cairns is a dry season from May to November.

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