Cairns Dive Adventures

Tour: Full day | Operates: Daily | Departs: 8.30am
Returns: 5.15pm | Transfers available: Yes, extra

Fitzroy Island is a great destination for people wanting to combine reef with rainforest and island with adventure in a complete day tour experience from Cairns.  This high continental island was named by James Cook in 1770 and features coral beaches, mangroves, open woodlands and granite outcrops.  Coral reefs are located a comfortable swimming distance from the gently sloping beaches and this tour includes a choice of free snorkeling equipment or a Glass Bottom Boat tour.  You can also enjoy complimentary use of the beach hire equipment (subject to availability) including the ocean trampoline and paddle boats.  Transfers are provided from Cairns aboard Raging Thunder’s Fitzroy Flyer catamaran and you have seven hours to explore this tropical paradise.  Lunch is included.

Highlights & Inclusions

• Return catamaran transfers from Cairns to Fitzroy Island
• Snorkel equipment hire OR Glass Bottom Boat Tour
• 7 hours on Fitzroy Island
• Use of all beach hire equipment (subject to availability)
• Picnic Lunch: fresh roll, energy fruit bar, orange juice, water & piece of seasonal fruit
• Coral and sand beaches
• Interpretive walks and signage
• 4 walks, from 1km to 4.4km return

Fitzroy Island was long known as the “locals island” to Cairns residents.  A great place to get away for the day, relax on the coral beaches, take the scenic Lighthouse walk to enjoy amazing views over the island, Coral Sea and mainland.  After a few years of redevelopment and change, Fitzroy Island recently reopened to the public in June 2010, offering resort features, adventure activities as well as rest and relaxation.  Raging Thunder provides daily catamaran transfers from Cairns to the island, departing at 8.30am from the Reef Fleet Terminal.  A quick 45-minute transfer will see you stepping on to the coral beaches where you can enjoy seven hours exploring, relaxing and swimming before the 4.30pm departure. This package includes a choice of free snorkeling equipment or a Glass Bottom Boat Tour, transfers and a delicious picnic lunch.  There are four walking tracks exploring the island, with walks taking from 45 minutes to 3 hours return.  A Fitzroy Island day tour is great for friends, couples and families and allows you to see the Great Barrier Reef, whilst exploring a large continental island with diverse flora and fauna.