Fitzroy Island V's Green Island 🤔
- tarajreynolds
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
People often ask what the difference is between Fitzroy Island and Green Island. Let us unpack this for you.
Fitzroy Island is a lush, mountainous island located about 45 minutes by ferry from Cairns. Unlike coral cays, it’s a Continental Island—meaning it’s covered in dense tropical rainforest with rocky headlands, secluded beaches, and clear, turquoise water all around.
What makes Fitzroy Island so unique:
Nudey Beach, one of Australia’s most beautiful award-winning beach, with soft white sand with excellent snorkelling right from the beach.
Snorkelling and reef access, with vibrant coral gardens close to the beach there is a high chance of spotting turtles!
Walking trails, including the Lighthouse Walk and Summit Hikes, offering panoramic views over the Coral Sea for that Insta worthy shot.
Enjoy the Island atmosphere with a mix of adventurous activities such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, or just relax and have a cocktail at Foxy's Bar.
You might like to visit:
The Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre is a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation dedicated to caring for sick and injured sea turtles located on the Island.
It has one of the highest rehabilitation success rates in Australia.
The centre runs turtle talk tours: 30-minute educational tours are held every day except Mondays.
These tours teach visitors about turtle threats, the rehabilitation process, and individual turtle stories.
You can include a visit to the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre here 👉FITZROY ISLAND FULL DAY TOUR
Who would Visit?
🏖️People who would enjoy a beach day
🥾Those who enjoy hiking and want that extra special Insta shot
🛶If you love water activities
Green Island is a small, picture-perfect coral cay located about 45 minutes from Cairns. It’s unique because it combines lush rainforest with white-sand beaches all within a compact and easy-to-explore island surrounded by fringing reef.
What makes Green Island unique:
Calm, shallow waters ideal for beginner snorkellers, families, and anyone wanting a relaxed reef experience.
Boardwalks through the rainforest, offering a gentle way to explore the island’s interior.
Smooth, sandy beaches that are great for sunbathing, swimming, and casual snorkelling close to shore.
Convenient amenities, including day facilities, restaurants, a small resort with swimming pool and flat pathways making it one of the most accessible Great Barrier Reef destinations.
You might like to try:
A Snorkel Safari Tour is conducted at an area not accessible to other guests at Green Island.
A tender boat will take you to an Outer Reef Wall north of the Island.
You will be guided by a marine biologist for a drift snorkel along the wall famous for their extensive coral formations and schools of fish & marine life.
You can include a Snorkel Safari Tour here 👉Snorkel Safari Tour
Who would Visit?
🏖️The beach go-er
👨👩👧👦Families with young children
🤿 The first time snorkeller
🚶♂️Non-swimmers
📸Photo's curtesy of Tourism Tropical North Queensland
