Fitzroy Island.

Fitzroy Island is a continental island located 22 kms east of Cairns, Queensland. Continental island are bodies of land that are directly connected to a continent. Over 10,000 years ago after the last ice age, as sea levels rose Fitzroy Island was cut of from Cape Grafton.

You will find 339 hectares of National Park area on Fitzroy Island which offer a variety of hiking and exploration options. An excellent walking track takes in the Northern end of Fitzroy Island, and Fitzroy Island Lighthouse and Fitzroy Islands highest peak which offers amazing 360 views of the island.

Fitzroy Island is one of the most unspoiled islands of the Great Barrier Reef. You will find tropical rainforest, rich birdlife, tropical beaches and the Great Barrier Reef comes very close to the shore which is great for snorkeling. The coral around Fitzroy Island is in excellent condition and you will find a wide variety of tropical fish such as the clownfish, anemonefish, parrotfish, wrasses and even green sea turtles.

The Aboriginal people have used Fitzroy Island as a fishing and hunting ground for thousands of years. The Aboriginal name for Fitzroy Island is Goon-Gan-Jee Island and Gabar Island. In 1778, Captain James Cook named the island and since then it has been used as a pearling base, Aboriginal mission and in World War II an artillery gun base.

Whether you are interested in snorkeling, hiking or just discovering the wonders of a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef, Fitzroy Island has something for everyone, you will not be disappointed.

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