brampton island

Brampton Island Resort is located at the southern end of the Whitsunday Island Passage, and is surrounded by sparkling azure waters, white sandy beaches, and coral gardens. Explore the National Park walking and jogging tracks, where you can enjoy spectacular views or relax and stop for a picnic with the family. Brampton Island Resort offers a huge variety of activities - from fast and furious water sports, hiking, golf and tennis, to relaxing by the pool or enjoying a rejuvenating massage. As the sun sets, the fun continues with theme nights and live entertainment.

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There are only 107 rooms, ensuring you will find that special place to unwind and enjoy this beautiful island. Unlike many of the islands off the tropical Queensland Coast, Brampton has its own coral reef just off the main beach. Brampton Island is one of the very few Whitsunday islands that does not allow day trippers to interrupt the peace and solitude. Brampton Island Resort is a tropical paradise and is all about fun, adventure and pure escapism on the Great Barrier Reef.

From personal experience I can highly recommend Daydream Island.  It is such a cute, lovely resort located in the beautiful Whitsundays.  It is also very easy to get to.  There are two airports you can fly into, the Great Barrier Reef airport on Hamilton Island or the Whitsunday Coast airport on the mainland at Proserpine.  Flying into Hamilton Island is more convenient as you can then get a boat transfer to Daydream Island which takes approximately 30 minutes.  If you fly into Proserpine, you have to get a coach connection from the airport to Abel Point Marina at Airlie Beach which takes 30 minutes, then connect with a ferry transfer to Daydream Island, allowing another 30 minutes.

I think it is perfect for families!  Kids absolutely love all the activiites and they never get bored.  There is a daily activities program and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday they feature the latest released movies in a unique open air cinema.  For good value food and a great atmosphere I would suggest the Fish Bowl Tavern.  Serves food such as steak sandwiches, burgers and chips and nachos.  A day trip to the Outer Barrier Reef is also something you should budget for.  You will be amazed by its beauty!

dunk island

Dunk Island Resort is located on the Great Barrier Reef, approximately 4 kilometres off the Tropical North Queensland coast, midway between Townsville and Cairns. Most of the island is designated as a National Park and the dense rainforest is home to a huge variety of native flora and fauna, including 150 species of birds, and the beautiful electric blue Ulysses butterfly (the island’s famous symbol). With a wingspan of up to 10 centimetres, the Ulysses butterfly is one of the largest butterflies in Australia, and definitely the most beautiful.

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 At Dunk Islandthere is a fantastic array of activities to choose from for the whole family! Take a rainforest walk to the summit of Mt Kootaloo, explore the walking trails through the National Park or snorkel at Muggy Muggy Beach. The resort also features a variety of restaurants and eateries to suit all tastes and budgets. The accommodation at Dunk Island is varied and is suitable for couples, families and groups. Garden Rooms and Beachfront Rooms both have family configurations while Beachfront Suites are located beachside and offer guests privacy and seclusion. All 160 rooms at Dunk Island Resort are well-appointed with five grades of accommodation, each with beach or tropical garden views. On this family friendly island children also stay and eat free, using existing bedding.

I know many friends and family who have stayed at Hayman Island and have had a wonderful holiday.  It is especially popular for honeymooners because of its elegance, luxury accommodation, excellent service and beautiful location.    Keep an eye out for the latest Hayman Island Deals on offer where you can enjoy huge savings.  Hayman Island often release specials where if you stay 4 nights, you pay for only 3 nights.  Other packages include the Romantic Escape which includes breakfast daily, dinner, french champagne and chocolates in the room on arrival and a 45 minute massage in the Day Spa.

There are many dining options at Hayman Island including restaurants, bars, lounge and room service.  Facilities and activities include the luxury Spa Chakra, Kids Club, tennis, 9 hole putting green, snorkel safaris, scuba diving, lunch drop offs at private beaches and plenty more to keep you occupied.

From Hayman Island you can easily explore the Great Barrier Reef.  Book a day trip to the outer Great Barrier and enjoy it’s crystal clear waters and spectacular underwater marine world.  The easiest way to get to Hayman Island is to fly into Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island) where you can connect with a launch, seaplane or helicopter to take you to Hayman Island.

Daydream Island

Daydream Island Resort Spa offers numerous accommodation styles, each beautifully appointed, a stones throw from the water and some with balconies offering spectacular views across the Whitsundays. The centre of Daydream Island is a small, dense jungle of tropical vegetation, home to parrots and tiny sunbirds. The resort occupies the majority of the island, and features a diverse range of fun filled holiday activities, including magical dining experiences, stunning rainforest walkways, an outdoor cinema and a 19 hole themed mini golf course.

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Daydream Island Resort Spa also offers guests a chance to relax, unwind and invigorate their mind, body and soul at the Rejuvenation Spa that is nestled near the beach at the northern end of the Island. The state of the art facilities include the most advanced hydrotherapeutic and salon equipment, and use a luxury marine based range of skin care products and cosmetics. Experience one of the many Daydream Island holiday packages on offer for your next romantic getaway or family holiday to the Whitsunday Islands.

Daydream Island Resort and Spa is located in the beautiful Whitsundays and is the perfect island getaway for both families and couples.  The resort has a lovely relaxed island feel to it and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

You will never be bored on Daydream Island with so many activities to choose from including a host of free non motorised water equipment including paddle skis, sea kayaks and catamaran sailing.  Daydream Island also offers introductory scuba lessons, snorkelling safaris, open water PADI certificate courses, tennis, an open air cinema and so much more.  Explore more of the Great Barrier Reef with one of the many Great Barrier Cruises that depart from the island daily (charges apply). 

Daydream Island offers a range of eating options to suit all budgets and tastes.  I highly recommend the Fish Bowl Tavern which has great food and a really fun atmosphere.  There are 3 large outdoor lagoon style swimming pools, kids club, mini golf, pool bars, Day Spa and a gorgeous wedding chapel.

Access to Daydream Island can be by air, road or rail.  There are 2 two domestic airports in The Whitsundays, one on Hamilton Island and one on the mainland at Proserpine.  From the airports, you can then be transferred across to Daydream Island by boat or helicopter.

I stayed at the Reef View Hotel Hamilton Island on my honeymoon and I cannot recommend it highly enough.  We chose a Coral Sea View room and were not disappointed as the views were spectacular.  It was lovely watching the sunset every evening from our spacious balcony.

The rooms were very spacious with all the facilities needed to ensure our stay was comfortable.  Even though we stayed there for our honeymoon I would definitely recommend this hotel for families also because of the space.  It is also perfectly positioned close to the main pools and restaurants.  We hired a buggy one day to explore the island, however most days we just walked everywhere we needed to go.  Our favourite place to spend the afternoons was at the Yacht Club Tavern. It is a nice casual atmosphere and the food and drinks are reasonably priced.  The Mantra Ray Café also does fantastic pizzas.  Both the Yacht Club Tavern and The Mantra Ray Café are located on the Marina side of the island.

During your stay on Hamilton Island I would recommend doing a Great Barrier Reef day trip including a visit to Whitehaven Beach.  Whitehaven Beach is spectacular and cannot be missed.  There are tour desks on Hamilton Island that can help you book any day tours and activities you would like to try.  If you are looking for good value and comfortable Hamilton Island accommodation then you will enjoy The Reef View Hotel.

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With excellent weather, coral reefs, white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water, Hamilton Island offers travellers the perfect Great Barrier Reef experience! With six accommodation choices to choose from, there is a Hamilton Island Resort that will suit every taste and budget. Hamilton Island is located in the heart of the Whitsundays, and is the largest inhabited island in the group. With its own airport, and direct flights daily from the east coast of Australia, this is the most accessible island on the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island has a year round temperature of 27 degree’s and is the ultimate destination for swimming and snorkelling around the reef, witnessing the natural wonders and the abundant marine life.

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Hamilton Island is the only island that offers guests a choice of 6 hotels. Hamilton Island Bungalow and Terrace are free-standing bungalows with their own balcony overlooking the tropical gardens.  Hamilton Island Holiday Properties offers a range of self contained accommodation, located either resort side or throughout the bushland, sleeping from 1 to 8 people. Famous for its breathtaking views, The Reef View Hotel is one of the most sought after accommodation options on Hamilton Island. Offering affordable, well-appointed suites each with its own private balcony facing the Coral Sea or landscaped tropical gardens. The Whitsunday Holiday Apartments are located on the beachfront and are suited to couples and families looking for the convenience of hotel facilities with the flexibility of self-catering features. The Beach Club offers absolute beachfront boutique style hotel accommodation with stunning views of the Coral Sea. This option is perfect for romantic getaways as it doesn’t cater for children under the age of 18.