Daydream Island
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is a small but dynamic resort located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Nestled among the Whitsunday Islands, it offers affordable luxury for couples and families alike. Its natural attributes - secluded beaches, azure waters and stunning rainforest - are complimented by a diverse range of fun-filled holiday activities, magical dining experiences and contemporary facilities, including a world-class rejuvenation day spa.
Activities
You need only take a few steps off the island to go snorkelling on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef - or you can witness many of its wonders right in the resort. Unique to Daydream is the man-made outdoor aquarium, a complex and stunning network of reef lagoons, containing over 40 marine fish species (including colourful clownfish, made famous in the Disney animated feature film Finding Nemo) and 50 coral varieties.
For active types, the fun begins with sailboarding, jet skiing, parasailing, coral viewing, reef fishing and scuba diving, and just keeps going with activities such as tennis, volleyball and badminton. Budding golfer’s can practise their putting skills on the 19-hole themed mini golf course while nature lovers can enjoy a leisurely rainforest walk.
Spend the day lazing by the lagoon-style swimming pools and spas then catch the latest Hollywood blockbuster alfresco-style - on the outdoor cinema’s 44-foot movie screen.
When it comes to food, Daydream offers an array of restaurants and tropical bars to satisfy every appetite. The island’s signature restaurant, Mermaids, offers upmarket dining while families are well catered for with buffet-style dining at Waterfalls Restaurant, casual à la carte at the Fishbowl Tavern or deli-style at the Boathouse Bakery.
For parents in need of respite, the island also has a child-care facility at its Skipper’s Club.
A mecca for romantics, Daydream provides the ideal setting for a private island wedding or commitment ceremony - either on the secluded beach at Lovers Cove or in the glass-fronted Endeavour Wedding Chapel.
Whether it’s a pampering short break, family holiday or a private rendezvous just for two, Daydream Island Resort and Spa is an oasis of endless possibilities.
Five key selling points
- World’s largest lagoon-style aquarium
- Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa - one of the most advanced day spas in Australia
- Open-air cinema
- Great Barrier Reef location - private fringing coral reef
- Kangaroos and other Australian wildlife
Style of Accommodation
Daydream Island Resort and Spa offers a range of 4.5-star accommodation styles to suit family vacations, romantic Whitsunday Island honeymoons, conferences and events. Each of its 296 rooms and suites is luxuriously appointed with modern amenities, and framed by views of secluded beaches or rainforest.
Daydreamer Suite
The Daydreamer Suite offers affordable luxury with spectacular sunset views. The suite features two adjoining spacious rooms, one living area with foldout sofa and an adjacent bedroom with king-size bed, ensuite and spa bath.
Reef Suite
The spacious Reef Suite, located in the Daydream Wing overlooking Sunlover’s Beach, offers a spa bath and two queen-size beds.
Coral Ocean Balcony Room
The Coral Ocean Balcony Room offers uninterrupted ocean views of the glorious Whitsundays. The spacious room features cooling tiled floors and modern décor, with a king-size bed plus foldout sofa or two queen-size beds.
Garden Balcony
With doors opening onto a tranquil tropical garden, the Garden Balcony offers spacious and refreshing accommodation (one king-size bed plus fold-out sofa or two queen-size beds) conveniently close to the resort centre.
Garden Room
The Garden Room offers affordable accommodation in a tropical garden setting, with cooling tiled floors and a refreshing décor that reflects a true island resort atmosphere. The rooms are close to swimming pools and the resort centre, but have no balcony.
Destination highlights
- Private fringing coral reef
- World’s largest lagoon-style aquarium
- Fishing, diving and snorkelling in marine national park
- Fine food and wine
- World-class Rejuvenation Day Spa
- Open-air cinema
- Australian wildlife
Spa experience
Daydream Island Rejuvenation Day Spa is Australia's premier resort spa. With 16 individual treatment rooms, many with private balconies, the spa’s state-of-the-art facilities include the most advanced hydrotherapeutic and salon equipment. Our therapists use Pevonia Botanica, a globally renowned luxury marine and botanical based range of skin-care products that promote youthful, healthier-looking skin. Featuring the latest in hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and reflexology, the spa also offers the services of qualified naturopaths able to conduct a full range of treatments, ranging from iridology to blood typing and weight control.
Great Barrier Reef access
- Private fringing reef and snorkelling straight off the beach
- Diving & dive tuition
The Whitsundays
Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and cradled by the calm waters of the Coral Sea, the 74 (mostly uninhabited) Whitsunday Islands offer glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs and fascinating flora and fauna. Discover the wonder that is Heart Reef. Sink your feet into the dazzling white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach. Or simply sail at sunset across the crystal-clear waters. This quintessential wonderland awaits your pleasure.
Fact Box
Postal address: Daydream Island Resort and Spa, Daydream Island Queensland 4741, Australia
Telephone: 61 7 4948 8488
Fax: 61 7 4948 8499
Email: reservations@daydream.net.au
Website: www.daydreamisland.com
Access
Regular flights are available from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island) and Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine). Fantasea Cruises and Cruise Whitsundays provide regular transfers from Hamilton Island (35 minutes), Abel Point Marina (20 minutes) and Shute Harbour (15 minutes) to Daydream Island. Shute Harbour is located approx 10 kilometres from Airlie Beach.
