Virtual Treadmill Walk - Fitzroy Island - Nudey Beach & Lighthouse Trail, Queensland Australia

You can use this video the next time you do an indoor treadmill or bike workout using your favourite device.

Fitzroy Island (originally Koba or Gabar) is a continental island out from Djujbirri (formally known as Cape Grafton), 29 km south-east of Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is a large tropical island, with a rainforest covering and its own fringe coral reef system. The island has a total area of 339 hectares (838 acres). The highest point of the island is 375 metres above sea level.

The first section of the video takes us to Nudey beach

This walk starts at the western edge of the resort and winds through rainforest and coastal woodlands to a picturesque beach. The track is predominantly bitumen with steep stone steps and boulders in some sections. Some walkers may find these difficult to cross.

Despite the fact that there are no nude beaches in Queensland, this island beach seems to get away with it. Located on the southwesterly side of the touristy Fitzroy Island, the beach is partially covered with sand and also partially covered with loose dead coral. You can walk on all this coral - it's just not as soft as the sandy bits.
Most people who visit Nudey Beach keep their clothes on, and it is rare to see anyone nude. But the point is you do have the option.

Next we're off to the Lighthouse.

A very steep service road (concrete wheel tracks) from the north-east end of the camping area climbs through rainforest towards the lighthouse. A lookout on the windy north side of the island offers views of Green Island on a clear day. From the lighthouse, spectacular views of the ocean and, in winter, an occasional migrating humpback whale make this challenging walk well worth the effort.

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[Black_and_Green]

The bumpiness is what makes it feel real, like I am there and not in this office 🤗I am thankful! Yes! let's walk up these cascading rocks like a stairway to the heavens.

[winkletter]

I keep meaning to say thank you for posting these videos. They help me get through the winter doldrums.

[barbpetr]

Dear Rundownunder--thank you so much for taking the time to video this walk!  I'm a school teacher from Baltimore who just started her summer vacation.  I will never get a chance to get to Australia--and so I consider myself blessed that I found your video.  I am grateful that the only sounds we hear are your footsteps and the sounds of the island itself.  I'm trying to walk 30-45 minutes a day and am inspired by the visual walk you have given us!
Thanks again for your time!  I appreciate it!

[tinag]

I like it, and yes it was a bit difficult to go up on the mountain! Thank you

[TheWWWatson]

Nothing wrong with this video. (you can adjust quality by selecting higher quality when you click on the video). I enjoyed it. This video was just the right speed for me. I don't do running (I'm 72 and don't want to damage my knees/joints, etc.) but use powerwalking and do just fine. Wonderful views. Thank you.

[Sunsheena]

Love the views thank you if made it up to the lighthouse so far looking forward to tomorrow

[mitooquerer]

Nice! Sound is much better than previous videos and camera is more stable. I enjoyed it!!

[stephaniegridley]

Thanks for posting. I don't have this kind of scenery where I live.

[patricknolan]

``sort of video one needs to watch while walking.im 68 i need this encouragement to motivate me``thnx``

[susanyahshua]

Opps, just saw ...nudie beach....never mind..😲

[tarakennedy]

Does anyone else have issues with the videos being blurry?

[juanroberts]

Where's the nudey beach? Did I miss it?

[arnuffdog]

I tried to use this video for running, but it was too shaky. I thought I was going to fall off my treadmill. Sorry.... :(

[theodoramarshall]

couldn't watch as the bumpy camera made me feel ill immediately - no way I could do a whole run or walk with such a bumpy image :(

[brandi]

The breathing sounds in my ears had them cringing. Beautiful views though.