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Action on the island

Daydream Island is well known for the variety of activities it has available. You could stay a whole week and still not have something ticked off your list. It's a good excuse to stay a little longer. To make life easier here's a rundown that will help your holiday to be most memorable. If you need a hand with suggestions or with organising your time, the friendly staff at the Activities Desk will help.


Complimentary Activities

Scheduled

  • Catamarans
  • Kayaks
  • Educational Marine Talks/Fish Feeding - Shark, Stingray and Barramundi Feeding
  • Aqua Aerobics
  • Water polo
  • Make-up Workshops
  • Daily Rejuvenation Spa Tour
  • Live Musical Entertainment Daily
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Open Air Cinema

Non - Scheduled

  • Gymnasium
  • Rainforest Walk
  • Giant Chess
  • Coconut Bowls
  • Tennis (day & night)
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Board Games
  • Bocce
 

Parasailing

Water sports

Parasailing - Feel the thrill of gently being lifted to heights of up to 300 feet! Take off and land from the back of the boat – fly solo or take a friend. This is a once in a lifetime experience.

Jet ski Hire - Take a spin on your own 1200cc Kawasaki jet ski - 15 minute or 30 minute hires available - no license required.

Jet ski Adventures - A guided self drive tour around Daydream and surrounding islands. Stop over on a deserted beach. This is an adventure not to be missed!

'Sensation' Hire Boats - Circumnavigate Daydream Island or take off to your very own secluded beach, driving your very own boat. No license required. Takes up to four people.

Glass Bottom Fishing Tinny - The traditional fishing tinny with a difference. You'll be able to view through the glass bottom just what sort of fish you'll be catching. Fishing gear is available. Max 6.

Reef Explorer Tour - This guided one hour tour on our semi - submersible boat takes you to the pristine coral and fish life of our very own Sunlover Reef. Great tour for all ages. Max 15

Skiing - Water-skiing, Wakeboarding and Knee-boarding - All gear is included. For experienced skiers or beginners wishing to take lessons.

Action Pack - Are you ready? Great value for the person who wants excitement. Tandem Parasail + Tandem Jet-ski Adventure.

Fishing Equipment - Throw a line in from the jetty or hire everything you need.

Banana Boat Rides - Jump onboard the big 10 seater double banana which bounces and splashes behind the speedboat.

Sea Kayak Hire - Hire your own private sea kayak and visit our local Whitsunday islands or secluded beaches.

 

 

Small Cost Activities

All of these activities are scheduled only on certain days and times (except Mini Golf)

  • Bingo
  • Trivia
  • Casino Nights
  • Beading
  • Hair Braiding and Body Art
  • Mini-golf
Mini Golf
Dive and Snorkel

All of these items have a fee attached

Snorkel Lessons - For those who need a little help or guidance on their Snorkeling skills.

Private Snorkel Tuition - Maximum of 2 per class or family group bookings are available.

Fish Feeding - Purchase your fish food from the North Water sports hut and take part in the spectacle and allure of feeding the colourful tropical fish around the island. Not in the Living Reef Lagoons within the property.

Snorkel Safari Guided Tour - See the beautiful fringing reef and the fish inhabiting the reef.

Beginners’ Scuba Experience - An introduction to the wonders of scuba diving - pool training and ocean experience.

Certified Dives - For those with a dive ticket. A variety of guided dives available.

Bubble Maker Kids program - A fun introductory lesson using Scuba Diving Equipment in the swimming pools for 8-12 year olds.

Diving

 

Sea Kayak

 
Action off the island

Do you think you have more time for some other activities? Well there's plenty of 'Off-Island' activities we're sure you're going to have the most fun exploring.


Experience the Great Barrier Reef...

CRUISE WHITSUNDAYS Outer reef trip - Cruise to Knuckle Reef & enjoy snorkeling or diving as well as giant waterslide & glass bottom boat adventures.

HELIREEF - Fly/Cruise, Cruise/Fly or Fly/Fly. Enjoy the magical scenery of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef onboard your helicopter trip to/from Reef World whilst still experiencing the 3 hour Reef World experience!

Great Barrier Reef
Experience the Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach...

OCEAN RAFTING - 'Three days in one!' These fast semi-rigid inflatable boats take you to the best the Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach have to offer - Snorkel, explore, and walk your way around these popular destinations. Two award winning tours to choose from.

 

Cruise
Experience the Whitsundays from above...

HELIREEF - From a 10 minute scenic helicopter flight to a romantic scenic picnic drop off at Whitehaven Beach for a Champagne Picnic tour. Your scenic flight will take your breath away flying over the wonders of the Whitsundays. There is a tour to suit everyone.

 
Sailing adventures...

CAMIRA - If relaxing is what you're interested in, come aboard the beautiful 85 foot catamaran Camira for an all inclusive tour of the Whitsunday Islands. Stop off at Whitehaven Beach and enjoy a spot of snorkeling off Border Island.

RAGAMUFFIN - If sailing is what you want, you've got it! Climb aboard one of the Whitsundays largest and fastest sailing maxi yachts, visiting destinations like Blue Pearl Bay or Whitehaven Beach.

Ships
Other types of tours...

CROC SAFARI – See crocodiles in the wild on the calm water cruise. This naturally Australian day trip also includes a wetland tour on an open air wagon. Includes return transfers, a barbeque lunch, traditional Billy tea and damper.

FISHING TOURS
SEA FEVER
– Sport fishing Whitsundays, Full day and half day fishing charters. Enjoy great fishing whilst viewing the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. Includes bait, tackle and lines.

 

 

 

 

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