Living Reef
The Living Reef is a free-form coral lagoon that wraps 200m around the central building on Daydream Island and is home to over 100 species of local marine life including fish, rays and other reef-dwelling creatures.
Living Reef Activities
Our range of Living Reef activities is offered by our resident Marine Biologists who love to share their passion and knowledge with our guests.
Exploration Centre
There’s no blackboard in this classroom. Our exploration centre overlooks the Living Reef’s main lagoon and includes touch ponds, a theatre, and eye-opening exhibits.
Underwater Observatory
Look through a large acrylic window out at a typical reef system with living coral where you can spot lobsters, fish hiding, and other reef-dwelling creatures going about their daily routine.
Living Reef Educational Experiences
An unforgettable experience for any student. Our team of marine biologists cater to your group to make sure students are receiving a memorable and educational experience.
Contact us at livingreef@daydreamisland.com.
Daydream Island’s Coral Propagation Program
The Living Reef also supports coral restoration initiatives, helping grow and replant coral to support the health and recovery of the Great Barrier Reef. Coral grown at Daydream Island is replanted at Lover’s Cove, helping restore areas of reef damaged by Cyclone Debbie. To date the results have been very promising with more than 95% survival which is excellent for coral restoration. As of January 2022, the Living Reef team have out planted 1,500 coral colonies at Lovers Cove!
