DAYDREAMING of escaping for a tropical island getaway?

Daydream Island Resort and Spa is one of Australia’s premier resorts & the jewel of the Whitsundays with secluded white coral beaches & a lush rainforest. With its beautiful setting, gorgeous climate and stylish accommodation, Daydream Island is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday.

Getting to Daydream Island is simple, with the Whitsunday Islands serviced by flights to the Great Barrier Reef Airport at Hamilton Island or to Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland at Proserpine.

Cruise Whitsundays provide regular ferry transfers to Daydream from Hamilton Island (30 minutes). From the Whitsunday Coast Airport, Cruise Whitsundays provides a 30-minute bus transfer to Abel Port Marina and a 30 minute ferry transfer to Daydream.

On arrival at Daydream, you will be greeted by friendly island staff with delicious tropical mocktails and beautiful flower leis.

Daydream Island Resort and Spa has 296 luxurious rooms and suites, each offering views of tropical waters or rainforest.

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.

One thing you simply can’t miss on Daydream is its amazing Living Reef. Located at the entrance to the resort, it is one of the world’s largest man-made living coral reef lagoons and guests have the opportunity to get up close and personal by hand feeding resident stingrays, sharks & barramundi. In fact, there are over 80 species of marine fish living in the two lagoons. A private fish feed with the Living Reef’s team of experts is a great way to learn more about one of the Seven Great Wonders of the World – The Great Barrier Reef without even getting your feet wet.

There’s plenty more to see and do on Daydream. Experience Daydream Island’s free open air cinema on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, improve your putting technique at the Australia-themed 19-hole mini golf course or perhaps enjoy a cocktail at the resort’s swim-up bar. Other complimentary activities include giant chess, rainforest walks, kayaking, beach volleyball, scavenger hunts, sailing, water polo, bocce and coconut bowls. For some action-packed adventure, guests can try jet skiing, parasailing, reef fishing, tennis, volleyball and scuba diving.

When you feel like unwinding, head straight to the award-winning Rejuvenation Spa. Boasting spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Rejuvenation Spa has a holistic approach to wellbeing. It offers 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. Unique to the Spa is one of Australia’s most advanced naturopathic testing & treatment clinics, offering clients a comprehensive analysis of entire body systems, from full blood analysis to measuring fat and muscle mass. Pilates and yoga classes and personal training sessions are also available.

At the end of the day, Daydream Island’s signature restaurant Mermaid’s is the ideal place for some fine food and wine. The island’s executive chef specialises in modern Australian cuisine with an Asian influence and is passionate about sourcing fresh produce from the local region. Sample some of the island’s delicious seafood or perhaps some of the decadent chocolate cake and desserts.

If you want to make your stay truly unforgettable why not consider an island wedding? Over the years, Daydream Island has becoming increasingly popular with couples who want a destination wedding in a gorgeous setting.

At Daydream anything is possible.