Great Barrier Reef Adventures - Island Escape Day Cruises
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Escape and experience breathtaking island destinations in the heart of the spectacular Whitsunday islands with an Island Escape Day Cruise. An exciting selection is available.
Explore forests, hills and scenic beaches on South Molle Island’s 16 kilometres of walking tracks. This superb island is a National Park and home to an abundance of vegetation, birds, wildlife and expansive views. Or relax and enjoy the casual atmosphere and facilities of South Molle Resort, ideal for an island escape.
Laze the day away at Daydream Island Resort and Spa, one of the premier resorts in the Whitsunday Islands. Especially developed with day visitors in mind, Daydream Village at the southern end of the island has all the facilities of an island resort and then some! If pampering is what you're after, indulge in a most remarkable experience at the Daydream Rejuvination Spa.
Long Island Resort is a superb destination for a day visit as you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great facilities of the resort, head off to explore the islands walking tracks or a mix of both.
SOUTH MOLLE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
South Molle Island in the heart of the spectacular Whitsundays offers a variety of experiences - explore the islands forests, hills and scenic beaches on the 16 kilometers of walking tracks, play a round of golf (9 holes) or relax and enjoy the casual atmosphere and facilities of South Molle Resort.
The island is a National Park with a great variety of walks from 2 to 10kms in length. All tracks are well kept, signposted and reward the walker with a great diversity of vegetation, bird and wildlife, beaches and expansive views. Take your picnic lunch, drinking water, our information map and explore the island.
If relaxing by the pool or on the beach, enjoying a few drinks with your lunch is more your style then the facilities of the resort are yours to enjoy.
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FEATURES
- Wonderful, relaxed resort. Ideal for an island escape
- 16kms of walking tracks and superb beaches
- Wide variety of bird life, flora and fauna
- Fish feeding and Lorikeet feeding
- A 9 hole golf course (extra cost)
- Choice of departure and return times
| DEPARTURES DAILY (From Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach) |
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| FULL DAY | 8:55am or 11:35am |
5:35pm |
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| HALF DAY | not available |
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| FREE courtesy coach transfers are provided from all local area accommodation to Abel Point Marina which is just 5 minutes from Airlie Beach. | |||
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LUNCH
Vouchers are provided with a value of $15 per adult and $7.50 per child. You can then make your own selection up to that value in the Cafe on South Molle.
| PRICES (Valid: 31/03/09) | ||
| FULL DAY | Adults | $75 |
| Children (5 -15 years) | $45 | |
| HALF DAY | Adults | - |
| Children (5 -15 years) | - |
DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT AND SPA
Daydream Island Resort and Spa, one of the premier resorts in the Whitsunday Islands, invites you to come and enjoy the many attractions of this fantastic island.
Daydream Village at the southern end of the island has been especially developed with day visitors in mind. It has all the facilities of an island resort and then some! Set around the swimming pool is a bakery, watersports & dive shop and souvenir boutique. There are tennis courts, a children’s playground and the fantastic ‘Living Reef’ Coral Lagoon filled with colourful coral and fish life.
There’s lots of room to laze away the day pool side, on the lawns or adjacent beach. Take a swim, stroll along Sunset Beach or see wallabies and endless bird-life on the rainforest walk. The ‘Around Australia’ mini-golf course has to be the best in the world - definitely not just for the kids!
At lunchtime you can make your own selection from ‘The Boathouse’ at the southern end or you can wander along to the Resort area and enjoy a two course lunch poolside at Mermaids Restaurant. Looking for just a "taste" of Daydream so to speak then enjoy or fabulous lunch cruise. Guests dine at Mermaids whilst enjoying the views out across the Whitsundays.
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FEATURES
- Fish feeding
- Short scenic cruise to Daydream Island Resort and Spa
- Full use of south end Daydream Village resort facilities
- ‘Living Reef’ Coral Lagoon
- 19 hole mini-golf course (extra cost)
- Rainforest walk - wallabies and bird-life
- Motorised watersports, snorkelling and diving available at an additional cost.
LUNCH
Choose from:- THE BOATHOUSE
Situated in Daydream Village, The Boathouse Bakery has a range of sandwiches, rolls, pizzas etc. Vouchers are provided with a value of $15 Adults and $7.50 Children. You can then make your own selection up to that value. - MERMAIDS
A poolside restaurant in the main Resort. Choose from the extensive menu and wine list. Vouchers are provided with a value of $25 Adults and $12.50 Children. You can make your selection up to that value.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS (Available only on the Full Day option with Mermaids lunch)
If you really want to pamper yourself then a most remarkable experience awaits you at the Daydream Rejuvenation Spa. Immerse yourself in the luxury of this state of the art spa built at a cost of $3 million. Expert therapists will soothe your cares away. Relax as you look over the stunning panorama of the Whitsunday Islands and sparkling Coral Sea. Dual or individual treatment rooms are available and private relaxation areas with stunning views.
There are three 1 hour rejuvenation treatments to choose from- Massage
- Facial
- Naturopath Consultation
Each treatment - $125
Other treatments and longer sessions available on request.
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| DEPARTURES
DAILY (From Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach) |
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FULL DAY |
8:55am or 11:35am |
4:05pm, 5:35pm or 6:00pm |
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HALF DAY |
8:55am or 11:35am |
2:50pm or 4:05pm |
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BREAKFAST CRUISE |
7:00am |
11:30am |
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LUNCH CRUISE |
11:35am |
2:50pm |
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| PRICES (Valid: 31/03/09) | |||
| With Boathouse lunch | With Mermaids lunch | ||
| ISLAND ESCAPE (Inc. day trip and lunch) | |||
| FULL DAY | Adults | $75 | $89 |
| Children (5 -15 years) | $45 | $49 | |
| HALF DAY | Adults | $65 | $79 |
| Children (5 -15 years) | $35 | $39 | |
| 'THE WORKS' (Inc. day trip, lunch and mini-golf ) | |||
| FULL DAY | Adults | $85 | $99 |
| Children (5 -15 years) | $49 | $55 | |
| HALF DAY | Adults | $75 | $89 |
| Children (5 -15 years) | $45 | $49 | |
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| FREE courtesy coach transfers are provided from all local area accommodation to/from Abel Point Marina ( which is just 5 minutes from Airlie Beach). | |||
LONG ISLAND RESORT
When you dream of an island holiday, this is what you're dreaming of - hammocks swinging under palm trees, golden sandy beaches, gentle waves lapping at the shore and 2,500 acres of tropical rainforest to explore.
Long Island is a superb destination for a day visit as you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and great facilities of the resort, head off to explore the islands walking tracks or a mix of both.
Relax on the beach, claim a hammock or take a dip in the pool. Enjoy a cocktail or cold beer at the poolside bar before that superb buffet lunch.
Long Island Resort also boasts a superb spa facility and has a comprehensive range of water sports - parasailing, jet skiing, catamaran sailing, glass bottom water bikes, water skiing and fishing trips (available at extra cost)
Experience the magic of nature and the Australian bush on the 20kms of varied length scenic walking tracks in the National Park - suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy hill top views, bush wildlife and palm fringed beaches. Or you can take to the water and explore the coral reef only 150 metres off shore.
We have a whole range of options for you to visit Long Island - breakfast, half day and full day cruises.
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FEATURES
- Island walks and lovely andy beaches
- Full use of resort facilities
- Bird and fish feeding
- Loads of activities available
- Enjoy the scenic cruise viewing other Whitsunday Islands enroute.
LUNCH & BREAKFAST
Superb buffet meals in Palms Restaurant at the main resort
| DEPARTURES DAILY (From Abel Point Marina / Shute Harbour) |
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| FULL DAY | 8:45am (SH) |
3:15pm (SH), 4:50pm (SH) or 5:40pm |
| HALF DAY | 12:00pm (SH) | 4:50pm (SH) |
FREE courtesy coach transfers from all local area accommodation to/from Shute Harbour and Abel Point Marina (just 5 minutes from Airlie Beach).
| PRICES (Valid: 31/03/09) | |||
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| FULL DAY | $85 |
$45 |
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| HALF DAY | $70 |
$35 |
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