A short ferry ride from the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island, or just 30 minutes by boat from Airlie Beach, Daydream Island is the jewel of the Whitsundays and the ideal destination for a relaxing holiday or special event.
Daydream Island is always evolving and the experience you'll find today at this idyllic Queensland getaway, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, has never been better.
Daydream's Living Reef has been undergoing a transformation to ensure the popular attraction - and its colourful inhabitants - stay in pristine condition.
The Living Reef is one of the world's largest man-made living coral reef lagoons, home to more than 140 species of marine fish, 82 species of coral and 15 species of invertebrates such as starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs.
Comprising a north and south lagoon and holding more than 1.5 million litres of water, the Living Reef lets visitors learn about and get up close to the fascinating inhabitants of the Great Barrier Reef.
Most recent upgrades to the attraction have included the installation of a new submersible pump; increasing water flow, filtration and clarity of water in the north lagoon, an upgrade to the south lagoon filtration and the addition of new corals to both lagoons, including soft corals, brain corals, sponges and staghorn corals.
The Living Reef is also celebrating the recent birth of over 40 baby bamboo sharks – the best breeding season yet on the island, as well as the very first epaulette shark born in the lagoon.
The attraction continues to amaze and delight visitors with hands-on activities such as fish and shark feeding and the Stingray Splash, where guests walk knee-deep into the Living Reef and hand-feed and pat stingrays.
The Living Reef is also continuing to build relationships with educational institutions and expand on its educational program. Plans are afoot to implement the Australian curriculum into its program to improve the experience for visiting students and teachers.
Daydream's signature Rejuvenation Spa is a luxurious spa and wellbeing facility that combines an extensive array of health and beauty treatments and services with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
The Spa provides a holistic approach to wellbeing, offering the time-tested health benefits of naturopathy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and massage, along with beauty therapies using products such as Pevonia Botanica and Eles Mineral Make up.
The refined elegance of this spectacular facility is reflected in its 16 private rooms offering the latest in naturopathy, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy or reflexology to stimulate the senses and bring harmony to mind, body and soul.
With a passionate and energetic Activities Manager on board, Daydream's activities calendar is constantly being updated and includes over 20 free guest activities including giant chess, rainforest walks, beach volleyball, sailing, water polo, bocce and coconut bowls.
Other activities include public fish feeding in the main lagoon, beach treasure hunts, face painting, a snorkel adventure and a free spa tour.
You can also experience Daydream Island's free open air cinema, improve your putting technique at the Australia-themed 19-hole mini golf course or enjoy a cocktail at the resort's swim-up bar.
For some action-packed adventure, guests can try jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, reef fishing, tennis, volleyball, stand-up paddleboards and scuba diving.
The well-equipped gymnasium is open daily and free of charge. Pilates and yoga classes and personal training sessions are also available.
Daydream Island has three beaches, one (Lover's Cove) is fringed by outcrops of live coral and colourful fish life, which makes for a perfect underwater playground to snorkel.
If it is scenery you are after, the rainforest walk is a 20 minute walk stretching the length of the island with an array of wildlife and spectacular scenic views.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa has a variety of dining options to suit every need, whether it's a quick snack, light lunch or a fine dining experience taking advantage of Daydream's breathtaking tropical island location.
At Daydream's signature Mermaids restaurant, enjoy the finest a la carte selections from chefs who delight in providing an extensive menu including the freshest seafood and choicest cuts of meat.
Located in prime position overlooking the pristine Whitsunday passage, Mermaids caters for all tastes for lunch and dinner with an extensive list of wine, cocktails and other beverages.
Other dining options include the Fishbowl, Waterfalls Restaurant, The Boat House, Lagoon Bar and Gilligan's Bar and Health Hut.
Exploring Daydream Island is surprisingly easy. Only 1km in length, you can walk from one end to the other of the island by foot or grab a golf buggy.
The island offers a wonderful opportunity for visitors to see a variety of unique Australian flora and fauna. In fact the native plants and animals found on Daydream are just the same as when Captain Cook's botanist Joseph Banks recorded them over 240 years ago.
Animals which can be found on the island include rock wallabies which will emerge from the forest at dusk to graze on the grassy fringes, the melomy - a native Australian tree dwelling rodent, lace monitor lizards and coastal sea birds such as sea eagles.
Trees and plants like hoop pines, Moreton Bay ash, lilly pilly, flame trees, white cedar and a variety of native ferns, colourful orchids and hibiscus also live on the island.
For further information on Daydream Island Resort and Spa, call 1800 075 040 or visit www.daydreamisland.com.
Media Enquiries to Brenton Gibbs +61 (0)419 828440
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