Fitzroy Island, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fitzroy Island, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Fitzroy Island |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.93127 |
| Longitude | 145.99457 |
| Area | 11.6 km² |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1376 km north-northwest |
Fitzroy Island is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 11.6 km². It lies approximately 1376 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Fitzroy Island is located at 16.9313°S, 145.9946°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Fitzroy Island rises from the sapphire waters of the Great Barrier Reef, a verdant jewel fringed by coral sands. It lies 273.0 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 341°T), and is situated 11.8 km east-south-east of Yarrabah. Its granite peaks, cloaked in dense rainforest, catch the morning light, casting long shadows across the sheltered bays. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the island's wild heart, where ancient trees stretch their limbs towards the humid sky. The terrain is steep and dramatic, a stark contrast to the gentle, inviting beaches that beckon travellers. Here, the sea whispers secrets to the shore, its rhythm a slow, steady pulse against the backdrop of the rainforest's rustling symphony.
Long before it became a popular destination for reef-goers and nature lovers, Fitzroy Island held significance for the local Aboriginal people, the traditional custodians of this rich marine and terrestrial environment. Its history is etched in the very land, a quiet testament to millennia of connection. Today, the island's economy thrives on tourism, drawing visitors from across the globe to explore its underwater wonders and hiking trails. The coral gardens surrounding Fitzroy Island are a vital part of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem, a living testament to nature's enduring artistry, and a primary drawcard for the island's livelihood. The island is a protected national park, a sanctuary where the natural world reigns supreme, offering a glimpse into a tropical paradise unspoiled by the hurried pace of mainland life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fitzroy Island, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Fitzroy Island, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Fitzroy Island includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fitzroy Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |