What to do on Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island is situated in one of the most vibrant locations in the world, so it is no surprise that even this small island offers a list of fantastic events and features. Check out the highlights below and book your Fitzroy Island getaway to coincide with great events.

Seasons

June – August:

The ‘winter’ months are a peak tourist season, given the milder tropical climate.

Whale Watching

Whale Watching draw crowds for whale watching as the winter humpback and dwarf minke whale annual migrations offer sensational viewing experiences and the chance to swim alongside them.

September – December:

The warm waters delight marine-life enthusiasts at this time of year for the amazing annual spectacle of coral spawning, which is critical to the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem’s health.

Fishing

The giant female black marlin also arrives to spawn along this stretch of the Great Barrier Reef.

December – April

It is called the ‘wet’ season, but it is also the ‘green’ season, as the summer rains bring the tropical environs to life.

Sunny days and lush greenery mean stunning backdrops for your holiday snaps. Fewer crowds and amazing deals on tours and accommodation make it pretty special, too!

Events on Fitzroy Island

School Holiday Activities

Fitzroy Island has been a family favourite for decades and makes an extra effort to entertain the kids during school holiday time. Activities include educational talks, tours of the Turtle rehabilitation centre, arts and crafts, and even pool parties. Add in Zumba, yoga, meditation, trivia and movie screenings, and you have a jam-packed schedule. School holiday activities are complimentary for visitors staying at the resort.

January

Australia Day on Fitzroy Island, January 26

Celebrate the national day holiday with a barbecue lunch at the island tavern, entertainment, giveaways and family fun. Kids travel and eat free when with a paying adult.

May

For Mother’s Day, Fitzroy Island treat mothers with a day of free travel and dining on the island.

August

Cairns Bluewater Fishing Tournament

For three days in August, Fitzroy Island plays host to the Cairns Bluewater Billfish Tournament.

September

Father’s Day on Fitzroy Island

Fitzroy Island keeps providing the family with fun with a special day to help celebrate Father’s Day. All the dads get to travel to the island and dine at the resort tavern for free.

October

Fitzroy Island 3000 Regatta

The Cairns Yacht Club and Fitzroy Island Resort join forces for the Fitzroy Island 3000 Regatta. The line-up includes five races from Cairns to Fitzroy and four at the island. Multi-hulls, yachts, non-spinnaker, and dinghy divisions compete for thousands of dollars in prize money.

December

Christmas Day on Fitzroy Island

The celebrations keep going for Christmas. If you are having an Aussie summer Christmas, what better way to do it than comfortably marooned on a tropical island on the Great Barrier Reef? The island resort hosts a Christmas buffet feast with festive decorations and a visit from Santa Claus.

New Year’s Eve on Fitzroy Island

Are you spotting the trend? Fitzroy Island loves to celebrate any occasion! See out the old year and welcome in the New Year with New Year’s Eve on Fitzroy Island. Dance the night away with live music, food and drinks at the restaurant, the beachfront bar or on the beach at the palm-fringed shores of Welcome Bay.

Boats leave Cairns at 18:00 or 20:00 and return to Cairns at 12:20 or 02:20, where you can continue the celebrations in Cairns bars and clubs. You will receive a complimentary party ticket if you stay overnight at the resort.