Daydream Island, a part of the WhitSunday islands is a small island located in Queensland's beautiful Whitsundays and stretches for a distance of approximately 1 km. The island was initially known as “West Molle Island” in the year 1881 and the name “Daydream Island” came about only in the 1930s. Daydream Island is accessible easily from Hamilton Island and also from the Whitsunday airport at Prosperine. You can get to the Hamilton Island and the Whitsunday airport by flights which operate from major cities of Australia and the connecting boat services will take you directly to Daydream Island.
Daydream Island has three beautiful beaches where you can see some beautiful corals and diverse species of marine life. Daydream Island provides just the setting for some fabulous water sports. From snorkeling, surfing, jet skiing to parasailing you can experience it all here. There are also experienced guides who can help you out with these activities and more such as reef fishing, sea kayaking or stay at the stunning resort and try out badminton, volleyball, tennis and croquet. Get out on the ocean and view the coral and colourful marine life via a glass bottomed boat.
The island is thickly vegetated and is home to some exotic species of birds. There are regular tours from the Daydream Island to the heritage site of the Great Barrier Reef and also to the lovely Whitsunday islands. The traveler can join any of these organised tours and explore the locations with an experienced guide to take you through the journey.
Daydream Island resort and spa offers excellent facilities to refresh and rejuvenate you. Accommodation of all types is available here to suit the requirements of the individual traveler. The restaurants lay out mouthwatering irresistible spreads, truly a treat to the taste buds!
Daydream Island is great for a day trip to enjoy some natural beauty and enjoy your leisure time with nature. Daydream Island is a wonderful destination for a holiday away from the pressures of everyday - truly a refreshing experience! Come, experience the magic at Daydream island.
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