I've been on a few of the outer reef tours and was looking for something different .You can't miss a visit to Fitzroy Island on your trip to FNQ. Nudey beach is a dream takes approx 20 mins to walk there from the main beach area, the walk is a Farley active one. Highly recommend snorkelling around white rock and lunch / Drinks at Foxy's bar . Take good reef shoes as the beaches are covered in dead coral and not for bare feet .
A brilliant place to visit, enough to do in one day. The boat trip wasn't too long from Cairns which was great. The beach was really nice and we got some fabulous scenic pictures here too. we hired snorkelling gear and they gave us a life jacket for our 2 year old which was really good. Unfortunately the glass bottom boat wasn't open the day we went which was such a shame as we couldn't really snorkel with a 2 year old and she would have loved to have seen the fish and other reef creatures from the boat.
We took the early ferry over to Fitzroy island. Upon arrival we decided we would hike to the lighthouse and then go for a swim afterwards. We had come prepared with appropriate footwear and a change of clothes.The hike had a couple of strenuous sections but at least there was some shade along the way.When we arrived back we swam in the water for a fair while, then explored the shoreline and waited for the ferry back to the mainland. An enjoyable day except for the wait for the morning ferry on the Cairns dock - there is no shade.
Fitzroy Island has nice beaches. Blue sky, blue sea. Very picturesque. Nudey Beach (you still need to wear your swimsuit despite the name) is nice and is a short 10 minute hike further in on rocky ground which may prove challenging for those wearing slippers. The beaches here have coral bits rather than sand, which is VERY PAINFUL to walk on. Bring those beach booties if you have. I think they sell them for $19.90 per pair at the souvenir shop on the island.The reef at Fitzroy Island isn't spectacular compared to the outer reef place we went the next day. Snorkel rental was $15 I think but I bought a set at the souvenir shop at the Reef Terminal for $25. Bad decision, silly thing leaked after one use. Maybe still better to rent. Still worth a visit! Ferry fee was about $75.
Island facilities a bit on the 'dated' side. Toilets very average too. Water and snorkelling is really good but beach is all coral so reef shoes are a must. I found Green Island much better equipped for day trippers if comparing them to each other.
A visit to FITZROY ISLAND,is not a holiday its a totally AWSOME experience that i can really ,really,really gaurantee to be enjoyed.I have a dissability,
We loved the beaches and the island itself is gorgeous. The coral isn't very pretty so we weren't to impressed snorkelling. The turtles that we spotted made it worth it though.
A beautiful rainforest habitat. The perfect time to go for a walk is just after it has rained. Make sure you wear insect repellent and take water with you too.
Had a fantastic day at this little-known treasure. Snorkelling, kayaking, beach trampoline, paddle skis, all great fun for the family. Only gripe would be the cost of food once you get to the island, but otherwise a great family day excursion. Beach is not sandy (its coral) so make sure you bring good footwear. We went during wet season but the rain didn't diminish our enjoyment, and for snorkelling stinger suits are provided. Highly recommended for families.
As a family with a 12 year old we enjoyed our day on Fitzroy Island, swimming, eating, relaxing and more swimming. Our son enjoyed the trampoline in the sea a lot.