Fitzroy Island National Park

Fitzroy Island National Park is a gazetted protected area covering Fitzroy Island, Queensland, a continental island located 22 kilometres east of Cairns, Queensland (Australia).

The island's roads are for walking only; they're just dirt tracks of varying quality. Reception, the eateries and the accommodation are all very close to the ferry wharf, so you won't have to walk far with bags in tow. You can travel around the island by water in a sea kayak, or hire one of several kinds of boat.

Swim at any of the islands calm beaches. There is a nude beach about ten minutes walk through the rainforest from the ferry wharf. The island isn't a particularly good place to sunbathe though: the beaches are made of large smooth pieces of coral skeletons, rather than sand.

All accommodation on the island is managed by Fitzroy Island Resort, & can be booked through numerous tour desks in Cairns.