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Fitzroy Island
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Dive Site:
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Fringing reefs
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Location:
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16°56.023S 145°59.494E
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Visited By:
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Fitzroy Flyer, Tropic Sunbird, Tropic Sunseeker
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Depth:
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1-10 metres
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Rating:
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Novice
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Features:
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- Fitzroy Island is situated near an expanse of reef that lends itself toward good scuba diving and snorkelling. The water temperature surrounding the island averages 27.0 C year round and ideal for swimming, fishing, paddle skiing, canoeing and sailing. The Island covers and area of 324 hectares and has a mountain peak rising 270 metres above sea level
- Unspoilt natural paradise
- Rainforest
- Mountain terrain
- Resort accommodation
- Excellent island for most holiday-makers and day visitors.
- Daily tourist ferry from Cairns to island
- Dive shop on island
- Snorkelling and scuba diving tuition
- Dive charter boats to reefs close by
- Shops and snack bars on island
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Note: Latitude and longitude not to be used for navigational purposes - approx co-ords only.
