Daydream Island What To Do
Can You Do a Day Trip to Daydream Island?
Yes, you can go for the day.
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You Can Find
To Do Activities on a Day Trip to Daydream Island
- You can stroll around Daydream Island.
- Swim, play, and cool down in the pool.
- Read the islands' pool and beach safety information
- Marvel at the coral and marine life.
- Spot the big kangaroos laying around.
- Walk barefoot on the white sand beaches.
- See the turquoise water.
- Stroll through the lush green rainforest
- Seascape, landscape, wildlife, and birdlife photography
- Selfies and photos of you on the Island
View from Daydream Island
© Jennifer Empey
View from Daydream Island
© Jennifer Empey
Daydream Island Day Trip
You can tour for a day on the island. I did this on a daycation from a cruise ship docked off Airlie Beach in Queensland Australia.
From the cruise ship, you catch a ferry to the island. And, there was a buffet for lunch at the resort.
Then, you can walk around the island. You'll see employees driving in a buggy around the island. One gave me a lift back to the jetty.
Since I visited Daydream Island, it has been upgraded. You can see the Living Reef experience and the Great Barrier Reef.
The Ngaro People are the traditional owners of Daydream Island and the Whitsundays.
Trees on the Island
© Jennifer Empey
Daydream Island Must-Do Activities
- Living Reef Experience
- Great Barrier Reef
- Whitehaven beach cruise to Whitsunday Island
- Fish Feeding Shows
- White Sand Beach
- Walk in the Rainforest
Selfie on Daydream Island
© Jennifer Empey
Go on a Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach Cruise from Daydream Island
- Spend half a day, morning or afternoon
- Experience the white sand of Whitehaven Beach
- Swim in clear blue waters
- Have morning tea (if morning is chosen)
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, a light jacket/sweater, protective clothing, swimwear, a towel, money, or a card for optional purchases
- Get Details Book Online
Tip: Back in the day when I stayed at the resorts on the islands. And we were going out from the islands for the day, we could pick up a food parcel, Find out if there is something like this or if you can purchase food and drink to take with you for lunch.
Daydream Island Day Trip
Getting to Daydream Island
by ferry © Jennifer Empey
Wait for the ferry at the Jetty © Jennifer Empey
At the Jetty
Ferry at the Jetty
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the ferry
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lieut. jas cook r.n.
Whitsunday passage plaque
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To Do Daydream Island Activities
Walk around daydream island © Jennifer Empey
Lie in the hammock. Look at the view. © Jennifer Empey
Swim in the Swimming Pool © Jennifer Empey
hire and Go for a ride on a Ski Jet © Jennifer Empey
Buffet Food
Gilligan's & the Chapel & the Wildlife
Gilligan's © Jennifer Empey
Kangaroo sleeps on the
coral beach © Jennifer Empey
daydream island bird
© Jennifer Empey
chapel
© Jennifer Empey
kangaroo behind the chapel
© Jennifer Empey
kangaroo
© Jennifer Empey
The Marine Life
Who is the Fish?
Do you recognise the fish in the picture?
As soon as I saw the blue fish at Daydream Island in the living reef. I recognised it as the same type as Dory from Finding Nemo and Finding Dory.
It's known as a Blue Tang. And, it is also known as a Blue Hippo Tang, Blue Tang, Palette Surgeonfish, and Regal Tang.
The Blue Tang's home is the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland.
© Jennifer Empey
Staying at the Resort
You can get away from it all and dream of a holiday at the Daydream Island Resort. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Walk on the white sandy beaches and see the turquoise waters.
Take in the views as you walk around the island. You'll find Daydream Island is an idyllic escape in the Whitsundays off the coast of Queensland. And, you have the opportunity to relax and unwind.
You'll have time to do and enjoy the activities in this tropical paradise. So that you create memories.
Are you thinking of staying at Daydream Island Resort? Get Details Read Reviews Book Online
Read reviews about people's experiences of staying at Daydream Island Resort.
To Do Activities Staying at the Resort Daydream Island
Check out the list of activities you can do. For example:
- Living Reef Experience
- Great Barrier Reef
- Whitehaven beach cruise to Whitsunday Island
- and Hill Inlet Lookout
- Pool & Beaches
- Read the islands' pool and beach safety information
- Rainforest Walks
- Fitness Outdoors
- Scavenger Hunts
- Fish Feeding Shows
- Kayaks
- Catamarans
- Paddle Boards
- Gym
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trivia & Bingo
- Open Air Cinema
- Snorkeling
See the brochure to find out which are:
- included
- an out-of-pocket expense like Jetskis, Great Barrier Reef tours
- need to be pre-booked
Nearby Daydream Island Things To Do
For Example:
- Start from Airlie Beach
- Whitsundays & Whitehaven Cruise
- Great Barrier Reef Cruise
- Whitsundays Catamaran Sailing
- Whitsunday Reef Flights
Where Is Daydream Island Located?
Daydream Island is located off the coast of Queensland from Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays.
View the location of Daydream Island on the map click here
Some of the other islands nearby in the Whitsundays are
- Hamilton Island
- Whitsunday Island
- South Molle Island
- North Molle Island
- Long Island
- Pine Island
- Dent Island
- Haslewood Island
- Hook Island
- Hayman Island
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What kinds of activities would you like to do at Daydream Island? Leave a Comment!
Looks like the perfect getaway – so much to do! Just beautiful!
Thank you, Peggy
Looks like a “DREAM” place to visit! Probably how it was named! Thanks for sharing. Well done!
Thank you, Barbara.
Looks like a great place. You had me at kayaking and snorkeling. How fun! Their Great Barrier Reef is on our bucket list for sure.
Thank you, Angie. Hope you get to visit the Great Barrier Reef!
Looks like you had a great time and what a perfect name for an island! I do miss the days of cruising and visiting islands in the process. Hopefully soon we’ll all be able to get back at it!
Thank you, Lyndsey. Here’s hoping it’s not too long until travel is back to some kind of new normal.
Daydream Island sure looks dreamy! All that water – love it! Really enjoyed all the photos, thanks!
Thank you, Suz.
Daydream Island looks like a daydream. Everything looks so beautiful. I would love to go there.
Thank you, Karie. Yes, hope you get to visit there and the Great Barrier Reef.
Daydream Island looks so peaceful and calm. I would just enjoy relaxing at the beach in that hammock!
Thank you, Marianne. I thought so, too.
Wow! What a beautiful island! It’s no wonder they call it Daydream Island! It’s like out of a movie!
Thank you, Kendra.
Daydream Island looks like a dreamy place to visit. So many fun activities!
Thank you, Julie.
What a great getaway to daydream island. I love days like this.
Thank you. Yes, it’s nice to wander and enjoy nature.
Cannot believe I missed somewhere called Daydream Island when we went to the Whitsundays a few years ago! Quite an omission….
Thank you for reading. Yes Daydream Island, and visit Whitehaven Beach!