Long Island
Hammocks swinging under palm trees, golden sandy beaches, gentle waves lapping at the shore and miles of tropical rainforest to explore: welcome to Long Island Resort. Nestled in the glorious Whitsundays, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Long Island Resort has all the facilities you’d expect from an award-winning three-and-a-half-star resort - including a day spa, 25-metre lap pool and two flood-lit tennis courts - plus a host of activities and entertainment for all ages. It’s little wonder that the resort is a favourite for couples, honeymooners, families and friends looking for an idyllic value-for-money island escape.
Activities
Enjoy the magic of nature via 12 miles of scenic walking tracks through national parkland, many leading to palm-fringed beaches.
Relax in a beachside hammock, savour a cocktail at the swim-up beach bar, compete in the coconut-throwing contest, or retreat to the soothing sanctuary of Club Spa. Then step up the pace with a host of water sports, from jet and water skiing to tube rides, catamaran sailing, parasailing and glass-bottom water bike rides.
For parents in need of some peace and quiet, the resort’s experienced Kids Club staff is at hand to entertain children from four to 14 years with an array of supervised activities such as arts and crafts, face painting, fish and bird feeding and a treasure hunt - and best of all, the Kid’s Club is free!
The resort’s all-inclusive packages ensure guests enjoy three delicious meals daily. All meals served in Palms Restaurant are presented buffet-style, guaranteeing a wide range of tempting treats. A more casual style of dining experience is offered at Café Paradiso.
Guests can avail themselves of a range of day tours. Join a cruise to the outer reef for a day of snorkelling and diving amid brilliant coral gardens and myriad of tropical fish. Jump aboard the Camira - one of the word’s fastest sailing catamarans - for an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach or enjoy a bird’s eye view of the Whitsundays from your private helicopter as you escape to a secluded island with a gourmet picnic hamper.
Whatever you choose, you’re guaranteed a memorable holiday for any budget.
Style of accommodation
With 160 rooms, Long Island Resort provides relaxed and comfortable accommodation in a tropical island setting. The resort aims to provide privacy and the highest level of service while ensuring an intimate getaway experience for all.
Beachfront Rooms
Beachfront Rooms are set within metres of the beach and feature ensuite bathrooms and private balconies, providing the perfect spot for viewing the sunset over the reef in Happy Bay.
Garden Rooms
Garden Rooms, featuring ensuites and private balconies, overlook the resort’s lush gardens, which are filled with palms, ferns and flowers. In the evening, quiet guests are rewarded with the sight of some of the island’s wildlife feasting on the grass.
Lodge Rooms
Set in the gardens, Lodge Rooms provide budget accommodation, featuring double or twin beds, ceiling fans and shared bathroom facilities.
Spa experience
Long Island Resort’s Club Spa offers a variety of treatments to soothe body, mind and soul. Along with a comprehensive and professional range of skin-care lines from Algologie - a marine-based range, rich in active minerals and vitamins from the sea - the spa offers a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy jet tub, Vibro Massage table, steam sauna and infrared sauna. Those seeking the ultimate indulgence should try the 90-minute "Tropical Bliss", Club Spa’s famous signature treatment using its unique 100 percent natural, all-Australian skin-care range, infused with the aromas of coconut, lime, ginger, vanilla, pineapple and jonquil.
Great Barrier Reef access
- Snorkelling on fringing reef
- Daily excursions to the outer reef (diving or snorkelling)
- Scenic helicopter flights
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: Long Island Resort, P.O. Box 1080, Airlie Beach Queensland 4802, Australia
Telephone: 61 7 4946 9400
Fax: 61 7 4946 9555
Email: longisland@oceanhotels.com.au
Website: www.oceanhotels.com.au
Access
Direct flights are available from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns to Long Island Resort via Hamilton Island or Proserpine. From the Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island), Fantasea Cruises meet flights for a transfer to Long Island Resort. From Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine), regular Whitsunday Transit Coaches meet all flights for a 30-minute transfer to Shute Harbour where Fantasea Cruises Blue Ferries provide a regular 15-minute service to Long Island Resort.
