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Full-day adventure on Fitzroy Island with flexible add-ons to tailor your day.
Full-day adventure on Fitzroy Island with flexible add-ons to tailor your day.
Inclusions
A half-day adventure to Fitzroy Island with the flexibility to explore, snorkel, or relax.
A half-day adventure to Fitzroy Island with the flexibility to explore, snorkel, or relax.
Inclusions
A day of snorkeling, lunch, and exploration at your pace.
A day of snorkeling, lunch, and exploration at your pace.
Inclusions
Suitable for: Travelers on a time crunch
Price range: Starting from NZ$105
Duration: 2 hours on Fitzroy Island + ferry transfer
Why choose this experience?
Best for those who want a quick half-day adventure with a picnic and self-guided National Park walk. The experience can be upgraded for a guided glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel safari with a marine biologist.
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Cairns to Fitzroy Island: Half day trip
Suitable for: Family and couples
Price range: Starting from NZ$105
Duration: 6 hours on Fitzroy Island + ferry transfer
Why choose this experience?
Suited for a full day of fun, fresh food, and spotting sea turtles and tropical fish on a guided glass-bottom boat tour, when the option is selected.
Recommended experiences:
Cairns to Fitzroy Island: Full day trip
Suitable for: Active explorers and luxury travelers
Price range: Starting from NZ$195
Duration: Full day on Fitzroy Island + ferry transfer
Why choose this experience?
Recommended experiences:
The most common way to reach Fitzroy Island is via a 45-minute ferry ride from Cairns. Ferries operate multiple times daily, offering flexibility in planning your visit.
Yes, options include half-day or full-day tours that provide ferry transfers and the flexibility to choose add-ons like snorkeling gear, glass-bottom boat tours, or guided nature walks.
Yes, some packages include guided tours like the glass-bottom boat tour or snorkeling safaris with expert guides, offering insights into the island's marine ecosystem.
Visit during the shoulder seasons (April-May or September-October) to enjoy great weather and fewer crowds. Early morning ferry departures offer a serene experience.
Visitors can snorkel, hike through rainforest trails, explore coral reefs via glass-bottom boats, or simply unwind on the beach. For adventure seekers, there’s a guided snorkel safari led by marine biologists.
Many tour packages include snorkeling gear and stinger suits. Check your specific package to confirm inclusions.
Pack essentials like sunscreen, swimwear, a hat, comfortable walking shoes, and a reusable water bottle. If snorkeling, stinger suits are recommended during the jellyfish season (November to May).
Some packages offer a picnic lunch, often customizable for dietary needs. Alternatively, you can enjoy meals at the island's café.
The ferry to Fitzroy Island is wheelchair accessible, but some island trails, such as those to Nudey Beach, are steep and may not be suitable for all visitors.
The best chance to see these marine creatures is near the jetty or by the large white rock visible from the beach.
Opt for a half-day tour with an early morning departure or a weekday trip for a quieter experience.
Try the lighthouse walk for breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef and nearby islands. It’s less frequented but worth the effort.