Fitzroy Island bounces back and is OPEN for business as normal from Monday 14th April

For the safety of guests and staff the island was evacuated last Thursday. A small team lead by resort owner Doug Gamble and General Manager Glen MacDonald, remained on the Island throughout the storm. Cyclone Ita passed over the island late on Saturday night and the resort team quickly cleared away fallen trees and debris left by high winds.

The five sea turtles living in the tanks at the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre were moved to a purpose built cyclone safe enclosure in a secure area. The turtles were moved back into the sea turtle centre on Sunday by our staff.

Glen MacDonald reported, “the conditions were extreme, guests were safely evacuated prior to Ita's arrival, we were lucky as no damage was sustained and are pleased to report within 24 hours it is back to business as usual, the seas are flat and calm, the suns out and we look forward to welcoming returning guests.”

Fitzroy Island remains a favourite playground for locals and visitors that seek an authentic natural island experience. Owner Doug Gamble is pleased to see visitors returning to enjoy the island's facilities. “It's good to see people enjoying the island,” he said “Our focus is on everything local – we stock Blue Sky beer, the fish on our menu is caught locally, we use local produce in our kitchens and we employ a lot of local staff.”

About Fitzroy Island Resort

Just 45-minutes from Cairns by the Fitzroy Fast Cat, Fitzroy Island offers visitors a range of activities including snorkeling on coral reefs, sea kayaking, learning to dive, glass bottom boat tours, rainforest walks, relaxing at the pool bar, chilling out on the beach or taking a tour to see the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

One of the most unspoiled islands on the Great Barrier Reef, the majority of Fitzroy Island is a National Island Park. The continental island is 339 hectares in size, with 324 hectares of protected National Park.

Fitzroy Island is surrounded by fringing reef, which is the home to a variety of tropical fish and coral life, the Island and its surrounding reef make up part of the Great Barrier Reef, a protected World Heritage Site, and one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Fitzroy Island Resort has ONE boutique hotel with 99 rooms including: Ocean Suites, Resort Studios, Beach Cabins and a four bedroom Penthouse.

The Fitzroy Fast Cat departs Cairns daily at 8am, 11:30am and 1:30pm and returns from Fitzroy at 9:30am, 12:15pm and 5pm.

Fitzroy Island welcomes both day visitors and overnight guests.

For further details: www.fitzroyisland.com

FITZROY ISLAND ITA BOUNCE BACK PACKAGE

- 3 nights accommodation in an Ocean Suite
- Daily hot breakfast
- Return Fitzroy Fast Cat Transfers from Cairns
- Turtle Rehabilitation Centre Tour

$349 per person based on 2 guests, SAVE $420

T&C's:
On sale till 30th April. Travel from Saturday 26th April to 30th June 2014.
Subject to availability some block outs apply, based on 2 guests per room. Applies only to new bookings made directly with the resort.

TO BOOK phone 07 4044 6700 or email: stay@fitzroyisland.com

Media Contacts:-

General Manager
gm@fitzroyisland.com
Phone: 07 4044 6703

Jeannie Armstrong
Director of Sales & Marketing:
sales@fitzroyisland.com
Mobile: 0412 142 645