Quiet and peaceful calm of Fitzroy Island, Queensland
Picture an island with a white coral beach, shaded by rainforest, where a clear-azure ocean reflects a blue sky. No rushing, no urgency, no deadlines, just the quiet, peaceful calm only a tropical island paradise can offer.
You’ll find it at Fitzroy Island. Just 45 minutes from Cairns in far north Queensland, most of the island is national park. The fringing reef and coral beaches are also protected as part of the Cairns Marine Park.
Visitors to the island can go sea-kayaking, snorkelling, diving, swimming and hiking, but many come just to relax in the peaceful, casual atmosphere. It is the perfect place to recharge your batteries after partying on the Queensland mainland. YHA members can stay in the Resort’s Beach Bunkhouses for the unbelievable price of $16 per person. The Bunkhouses sleep four people and each room has lockable storage space. YHA members also receive substantial discounts on the resort’s twin and double rooms. Whilst there is the usual self-catering kitchen, guests are also welcome to dine in style at the resort’s restaurant. Phone (07) 4051 9588 for more information and bookings.
