Fitzroy Island Resort on the Great Barrier Reef
Just 45 minutes from Cairns by boat, Fitzroy Island Resort is nestled on a slice of this tropical island paradise, positioned where the reef and rainforest collide. This boutique Resort is the ideal way to discover the Great Barrier Reef. Fitzroy Island Resort offers contemporary Resort Studios, Suites, Butterfly Bungalows and Beachside Cabins plus a campground and is ideal for couples and families.
The resort is home to FISH sports and adventure centre, has a large pool with swim up bar, guest activity centre for workshops and daily kids activities, Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and 2 restaurants and bars.
Day trips to the island are also available on the Fitzroy Flyer, departing 3 times daily, enjoy Foxy's beachside bar and cafe, stunning beaches, National Park walking trails and FISH sports activity and hire centre.
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Discover the ancient rainforest and journey into the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth with Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Cairns Australia. Skyrail is a world first in environmental tourism taking you on an amazing experience of discovery over Australia’s World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest canopy and deep into the forest.
The Skyrail experience, spanning 7.5kms over pristine rainforest, allows you to explore the wonders of an ancient tropical rainforest and learn about one of the most botanically fascinating and diverse areas on earth. Gliding just metres above the rainforest canopy in comfortable six-person gondola cabins, the Skyrail journey immerses you in an intimate rainforest experience where you’ll see, hear, smell and become part of the tropical rainforest environment.
Voted Australia’s Best Major Tourist Attraction, the multi-award winning Skyrail is recognised not only as a premier tourist experience, but as a world leader in eco-tourism, providing you with a truly unique rainforest experience available no where else in the world.
Skyrail can be enjoyed as complete day tour adventure or combined as a package with a number of Cairns’ other leading tourist attractions including The Kuranda Scenic Railway. Skyrail’s Kuranda Terminal is located a short walk from the famous village of Kuranda where you’ll be able to enjoy the local attractions and shopping.
A one-way Skyrail Experience will take approximately 90 minutes to complete and for a return experience you should allow 2½ hours. Our trip map section contains more information.
Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal is located just 15 minutes drive from Cairns city. Port Douglas is situated north, only 50 minutes from Skyrail. Both of these locations are conveniently serviced by regular coach transfer pick-ups. Self-drive passengers will also find Skyrail's location easily accessible.
Sunlover Reef Cruises is a proudly Australian-owned Cairns tourism operator connecting visitors with the Great Barrier Reef and Fitzroy Island through flexible, high-quality experiences for independent travellers, groups and education programs.
Since 1991, we have introduced more than 1.3 million guests to the Great Barrier Reef. Today, our portfolio includes our signature Moore Reef pontoon experience, Reef & Island In A Day, Fitzroy Island ferry services and a range of premium activities, including diving, Seawalker, guided snorkelling and scenic helicopter flights.
Located on the Outer Great Barrier Reef, our Moore Reef pontoon offers an extensive range of activities for different ages, interests and swimming abilities. Guests can snorkel, explore by glass-bottom boat or semi-submersible, visit the underwater observatory, enjoy the Great Barrier Reef’s only waterslide or upgrade with guided experiences.
Our Fitzroy Island services provide flexible access to one of Cairns’ most popular island destinations, while Reef & Island In A Day combines the Outer Reef and Fitzroy Island in one itinerary, with guest numbers intentionally capped to create a more relaxed experience.
Education and conservation are central to how we operate. Our marine biology team delivers curriculum-linked student programs, guided interpretation, citizen science and reef monitoring initiatives designed to build a deeper understanding of the connections between land, sea and people.
As a long-standing Hall of Fame Ecotourism Australia certified operator, we are committed to responsible tourism, meaningful reef education and continually improving the way our guests experience the Great Barrier Reef.
For our tourism partners, we aim to be responsive, flexible and easy to work with, providing a diverse product portfolio, reliable operations and genuine support in creating the right reef and island experience for every traveller.