When exploring the Whitsunday Islands, I wanted to go island hopping, but not be part of a sail boat tour. It appeared to be a difficult thing, as there are only a couple of islands, that receive daily ferries from Airlie Beach, and the ticket prices were definitely not on the cheap side. After considering my options, I decided to head for Daydream Island, where I found a big resort taking up the whole island. A hotel complex at one end, and kind of a village centre on the opposite side, connected by a boardwalk along the sea. I almost felt like the boardwalk was the best feature of the island… The hotel side of the island has a marine park, the Living Reef, where you can feed fish, and meet animals up close. Three beaches, one (Mermaid’s Beach) more popular and bigger than the others. The smallest one, Lover’s Cove, being where I sought sanctuary, where I could walk off the beach to do some snorkelling, where the resident kangaroos came down to hang out, when they weren’t hopping around the property. A bit hard to find, as you have to navigate from the front of the hotel to behind it, through hotel hallways, but worth it. The third beach being by the marina. From behind the hotel, you can also access the rainforest walk, which will exit close to the village. The village centre was a place to get food, do some minor shopping, and an entertainment area with an open air cinema. Quite boring, I thought. Probably a lot nicer in the evening. On this side of the island, you’ll also find the biggest of the four beaches. A day trip worth the money? Nah…
Island transfer was by Cruise Whitsundays.
Website: daydreamisland.com
I’m not so sure, Bea, the thought of seeing kangaroos on the beach would inspire me to visit, I think! It would be such a thrill. Thanks for sharing on #FarawayFiles
Yes, but it’s kinda not enough, for the price you pay.
Daydream Island was devastated by Cyclone Debbie earlier this year. The resort is closed and won’t re-open until mid-2018.
Really? I didn’t know that. Not the best day trip I’ve had, but still sad to hear.
Too bad you didn’t like it but I would love to see kangaroos up close! #farawayfiles
The kangaroos were cool! You could carefully hand them a leaf and they’ll take it and eat it. Petting I am not so sure. Better be careful 🙂
Oh sorry Bea – you made me laugh. Have you seen the movie Muriel’s Wedding? Well the fictional Hibiscus Island is modelled on Daydream – eek! Sorry you had this experience #FarawayFiles
Nothing better than to make people smile 🙂 Haven’t seen the movie, heard of it though, so had to do a YouTube search. And, yes, there are some similar features. Cool 🙂 Thanks!
It’s a pity it was disapointing but I’d love to have seen the kangaroos!
The kangaroos were cool!