Daydream Island Activities

The Whitsunday's Daydream Island is the ideal base to explore the Whitsunday Islands and Australia's Great Barrier Reef and try out one or all of the activities that the island has to offer. Daydream Island activities caters for all people's interests so that you will always have something to do, and there is just so many organised events that you will be hard pressed to fit them all in for the duration of your stay.

The recently refurbished Daydream Island Resort and Spa covers much of the small but dynamic island which is big on luxury, comfort, entertainment and some serious island fun. Inspired by its idyllic Coral Sea surrounds, Daydream Island activities have a distinct water theme featuring scuba diving, snorkelling, reef fishing, coral viewing, sailing, kayaking, swimming, windsurfing, shark diving, parasailing, jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and knee boarding to just name a few. The resort also boasts an outdoor aquarium just off the island.

However, top of the aquatic activities list would have to be exploring the reef and diving Whitsundays style. And there’s a lot to explore, with over 2000km of reef covering 35 million hectares there’s many an adventure to be had in this World Heritage listed wonderland. With such as expansive panorama, best take to the skies in a seaplane or helicopter to truly appreciate the Great Barrier Reef’s epic beauty. From a 10 minute joy flight to a full day safari, this experience will leave you breathless.

Back on the island, there’s a host of other playful activities including an Australian themed 19 hole mini golf course, live nightly entertainment, open air cinema, coconut bowling, rainforest walks, gymnasium, kids club, ‘jungle playground, beach volleyball, scavenger hunts, tennis, croquet, badminton, bocce, pool / billiards, trivia games, bingo, giant chess, water polo, pool Olympics and three meandering swimming pools and spas.

To get to Daydream Island, you can fly direct to the Hamilton Island Airport or fly into the Proserpine mainland terminal and catch a connecting coach service into Airlie Beach, and then jump onto a ferry which will take you across to the island. You also have the choice to go by car, coach or train which will take you to Airlie Beach and again you will then travel across the Coral Sea to Daydream Island for you awaiting holiday.

For an unforgettable Whitsunday Island holidays, you can’t go past Daydream Island. With everything the island has to offer such as great entertainment, excellent dining experience, luxury and accommodation and not to forget about Daydream Islands activities, it will be a holiday enjoyed by all.