NederlandsDunk Island, Queensland Australia
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Dunk Island is located south of Cairns in beautiful tropical north Queensland. With exclusive rainforests, sweeping arcs of golden sands and thriving tropical gardens, everything about Dunk Island says beauty, casual style and pure enjoyment. Dunk Island over the years has acquired the title - Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. This island of serenity offers an amazing variety of activities, facilities and experiences. Dunk Island was known to the first inhabitants as 'Coonanglebah' - the Island of Peace and Plenty. Today, Dunk Island continues hold that label.
With a massive variety of activities to choose from, it's hard deciding where to start. You could start the day with a rainforest walk and take in the spectacular views from the summit of Mt Kootaloo, or glide round the island on a guided Jet Ski tour, stopping off for a snorkel over the bommies at Naturalist Beach. During lunch you can plan the afternoon ahead.
And that's just one day on Dunk Island. You've still got plenty to do and visit such as the Great Barrier Reef, a visit to the Artists' Colony, horse riding on the beach, some fishing! And most importantly relaxation time the island resort can provide plenty of that with their massage centres, day spas and restaurants. Dunk Island is also one of the best known islands that cater for children aged between 6 and 12 years old.
Dunk Island is an Australian island resort that has an assortment of restaurants and eateries planned to match your mood. The Beachcomber Restaurant more than caters for all those a la carte cravings. Then there's EJ's on the Deck, an island favorite. And BB's on the Beach is great for a relaxing bite to eat.
