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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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
Daydream Island

View from Daydream Island

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The View

View from Daydream Island

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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.

 

Daydream Island

Trees on the Island

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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
Jennifer Empey at Daydream Island

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

Daydream Island

Getting to Daydream Island

by ferry © Jennifer Empey

Daydream Island

Wait for the ferry at the Jetty © Jennifer Empey

At the Jetty

Daydream Island Jetty

Ferry at the Jetty

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Boat

the ferry

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Lieut. Jas Cook R.N.

lieut. jas cook r.n.

Whitsunday passage plaque

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To Do Daydream Island Activities

Daydream Island

Walk around daydream island © Jennifer Empey

The Hammock at Daydream Island

Lie in the hammock. Look at the view. © Jennifer Empey

The Swimming Pool at Daydream Island

Swim in the Swimming Pool © Jennifer Empey

Boat & Jetskis at Daydream Island

hire and Go for a ride on a Ski Jet © Jennifer Empey

Buffet Food

Buffet Food
Buffet Food
Buffet Food

Gilligan's & the Chapel & the Wildlife

Gilligan's at Daydream Island

Gilligan's © Jennifer Empey

Kangaroo sleeps at Daydream Island

Kangaroo sleeps on the

coral beach © Jennifer Empey

Bird

daydream island bird

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Chapel

chapel

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Kangaroo

kangaroo behind the chapel

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Kangaroo

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.

Dory
Water Cascade at Daydream Island
Sealife
Sealife
Sealife
Sealife
Sealife

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Sealife
Starfish

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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