Fitzroy Island

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Sports

  • Freediving
  • Scuba Diving
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Best season

  • June
  • -
  • November
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Level of riding

  • All Levels
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Diving styles

  • Reef

Fitzroy Island has stunning shore-accessible coral reefs where you can snorkel and dive right into vibrant sea life, including colourful fish, soft corals, and the occasional turtle. Grab your gear and jump in to explore this underwater paradise—it’s your chance to see all the amazing creatures you’ve been dreaming about up close.

Information

Scuba Centers Nearby — 4 to 6 

Freedive Centers Nearby — 1 to 3

Access Points — No boat is needed for shore dives, though the island itself is reachable by ferry from Cairns.

Visibility Range — From 15 to 25 meters 

Water Temperature — December to February: 28°C to 30°C. June to August: 23°C to 26°C

Bodywear — December to February: a 3mm full wetsuit or a shorty; June to August: a 5mm full wetsuit

Turtles
Sharks
Rays
Migrating humpback whales
Dolphins
Dwarf minke

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