A private island seated along Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has reopened after a A$100 million (US$71.5 million) redevelopment.
Daydream Island is one of 74 islands that make up Whitsundays, which stretch between the northeast coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef.
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The resort’s guest rooms have been modernised as part of a A$100 million refurbishment.
The extensive refurbishment of Daydream Island Resort has modernised its 277 rooms and suites, which offer a choice of interconnecting rooms for families as well as special access rooms.
Island guests will have immediate access to the World-Heritage Marine Park and surrounding islands. They can also see a 200-metre coral lagoon that wraps around the central building and holds more than 100 species of fish, rays, coral, and other Reef creatures. Groups of six can now also experience snorkelling the lagoon with a Marine Biologist.
The resort also features an underwater observatory, private dining, outdoor cinema and a range of event spaces. The island is available for exclusive hire for groups of between 200 and 300 guests.
There’s also an expanded food and beverage offering to three restaurants and three bars, including an Asian Fusion restaurant that joins the buffet and modern Australian restaurants.
A highlight is the dining experience at Infinity, which boasts a wraparound balcony and ocean views for up to 200 seated guests. Also available is the restaurant’s private Tepanyaki suite, which can accommodate ten people.
The Eclipse Room with its attached outdoor terrace combined can cater up to 180 guests, overlooking the west of the island onto the beach.
The island can be accessed by a 30-minute boat transfer from Hamilton Island, where direct flights are offered to Cairns, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.