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.