Fitzroy Island is a lush 45-minute ferry zip from Cairns, a tropical stunner with 90% rainforest, fringing reefs, and white-sand beaches like the famous Nudey Beach

Tours from Cairns (via Marlin Marina) drop you for 5-6 hours of reef romps, hikes, and chill vibes on this Great Barrier Reef gem.

We would recommend a full-day trips here but half-days tours are also available. Book via operators like Fitzroy Island Adventures or Sunlover.