Top 10 Things to do on Daydream Island

If you’re looking for that special Queensland holiday with the kids, a Whitsunday holiday package is most likely the perfect solution. Located only a high-speed luxury boat ride away from Hamilton Island, Daydream Island Resort and Spa is a family-focused island resort with everything you need. The stunning crystal-clear blue coastline meets the whites of the sand, and the dewy greens of the picturesque rainforests, and amongst this natural playground is an endless list of things to do. Here we reveal our top picks for things to do on Daydream Island.

Relax on Idyllic Beaches

Daydream Island’s beaches are stunning. Take refuge on a lounger for the day and leave reality behind for a good book. If you prefer more activity, the island offers a range of water sports sure to take your fancy (and tire out the kids!). Try your hand at kayaking, parasailing, fishing, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, and scuba diving. The best snorkelling is found at Lover’s Cove, which is home to live coral and colourful marine life – perfect to ‘wow’ the kids, and yourself!

Land Activities

If you’re choosing a land-based activity, Daydream Island won’t let you down. At Daydream Island Resort you can experience giant chess, beach volleyball, tennis, bocce, games room, and coconut bowls! Toddlers to teenagers will love the Jungle Jumble Kids Playground, watching the giant 44ft screen and playing unlimited Australia-themed 19-hole mini golf.

Cockatoo Club

Kids will love Cockatoo Club as a fun-filled learning environment that encourages kids to get active, be creative, and engage with nature. Plus, they’ll make new friends and forge memories for life! Remember the Bluey episode where Bluey meets Jean-Luc – yeah, it’s kind of like that but tropical. Kids can go hunting for pirate treasure, create crafty critters, go on rainforest walks, and paint their own masterpieces inspired by the island.

Discover the Living Reef

The Living Reef is a free-form coral lagoon that wraps around Daydream Island. Guided by the resident Marine Biologist, you can experience the wonders of the deep through sight, sound, and touch. Baby stingrays, sharks, and sea cucumbers are a few of the marine creatures available to handle in this wet wonderland. The kids will love the touch ponds, theatre, and exhibits.

Dine your way around Daydream Island

A perfect holiday needs an array of delicious dining options, otherwise, what’s the point? Daydream Island is sure to please even the most selective tastebuds. Try Graze Interactive Dining for a modern Australia daily buffet breakfast, or Salti Restaurant and Bar where you’ll love the rich Mediterranean menu. Head to Infinity Restaurant where the ocean views are endless. Barefoot Bar is where you’ll go for exceptional cocktails, at the island’s resort pool.

Scenic Helicopter Rides

Make your holiday even more memorable and set off on a scenic flight overlooking this magical island. Spot the famous heart reef, the breathtaking Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, and the thousands of colours beneath the water’s surface – it’s an incomparable experience! If you want to have an action-packed day out, a Heli-reef tour is just the thing for you, incorporating a trip to a reef pontoon where you can snorkel, dive, and enjoy a tropical buffet lunch.

Day Trips to Airlie Beach and other Whitsunday Islands

The Whitsundays are a mecca of fun, and what better way to make the most of your stay than by getting out there and exploring? Day trip to Hamilton Island to hire a buggy and play golf on the stunning par 71 Golf Course; indulge yourself for a day on the luxurious Hayman Island; or get your nature fix on a trip to Whitehaven’s silica sands and Mantaray Bay’s fascinating marine wonderland.

Rainforest Walks

The sounds of the tropical North Queensland rainforests are quite indescribable, and the sights are breathtaking. Escape into the crisp climate and discover the flora and fauna Daydream Island has to offer. The kids will love learning about the different trees and flowers, and their imaginations will truly go wild in the magic of this enchanting setting. View the islands from lookouts waiting to be discovered and take a snap of a lizard or two!

Take a Boat Tour

Sail the Whitsundays with options like Glass Bottom Boat Tours, Catamaran Rides, Private Charters, and Ocean Rafting. With so many boating choices, you’ll have days of play on the water available to you, and this is the best way to see Daydream Island from a whole new perspective. Whether it’s fun or relaxation you’re after, a boat ride in these pristine waters is a day you’ll remember forever.

Rejuvenation Spa

To experience the utmost relaxation, the Rejuvenation Spa on Daydream Island is a must. Why not experience a day of pampering? The world-class spa provides a holistic approach to wellbeing, offering the time-tested health benefits of naturopathy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and massage. Indulge in a Kahuna massage or calm your senses with an aromatherapy session. Heal any woes with reiki or experience the intense hydro-storm steam infusion shower. No matter which treatment you choose, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Getting to Daydream Island

My Queensland offers perfectly packaged deals for Daydream Island with exclusive inclusions like room upgrades, spa credits, and unbelievable experiences. Check out the Daydream Island packages with My Queensland and start your adventure planning today!

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