Fitzroy Island National Park

The national park covers 4 square kilometers of land, featuring granite mountains, open forests, rainforests, mangroves, and coral beaches.

James Cook named Fitzroy Island in 1770 during his exploration voyage along the Australian coast, and the area became a national park in 1939.

The Gungandji people, who called the island Gabar, maintained deep connections to this land through hunting, gathering, and ceremonial practices over thousands of years.

Visitors access the park via ferry services from Cairns, with facilities including walking trails, camping areas, picnic spots, and restrooms throughout the grounds.

The island functions as a natural barrier between the mainland and the Great Barrier Reef, supporting both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

Location: Queensland

Inception: 1939

Elevation above the sea: 375 m

Operator: Queensland Department of Environment and Science

Website: http://nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/fitzroy-island

GPS coordinates: -16.93000,145.99222

Latest update: May 13, 2025 13:12