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Daydream Island
Queensland 4741 Australia
The Living Reef on Daydream Island
Daydream Island,
Whitsunday Area
Free Entry
Description
Daydream Island's amazing Living Reef is a must see on the island. Located at the entrance to the resort, it is one of the world's largest man-made living coral reef lagoons and features more than 80 species of marine fish and 50 species of coral. This microcosm of the Great Barrier Reef continues to capture the imagination of tourists young and old; with guests having the opportunity to hand feed resident stingrays, sharks and barramundi.
... moreGuests are able to get up close and personal with lagoon favourites including Pikelet and Pancake the stingrays, Bruce the sickle fin lemon shark and Brutus, a large barramundi.
Free educational feeding sessions are held twice a day at 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. everyday, where guests have the opportunity to feed animals and learn about the marine eco-system. This allows people to get an invaluable glimpse of reef life while completely conserving the environment. Parents see a great deal of educational value in introducing their children to the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem and the beauties that live within it.
... lessProperty Details
Facilities
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Non-assisted Access -
Cafe -
First Aid Equipment -
Guide -
Public toilet -
Shaded Area -
Sheltered Area
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Disabled toilet -
Viewing Platform
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Walking Tracks
Activities
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Animal Watching -
Swimming -
Walking
Open Times
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome.
Disabled:
There is access for guests with a disability.
General Comments
This is your chance to get close and personal with their amazing marine life - see and touch a cute baby shark in the Shark Nursery; touch Pancake and Pikelet, the huge infamous Stingrays; photo opportunity with a Sea Star; and learn about the Living Reef inhabitants from the resident Marine Biologists.
How To Get There
Daydream Island is located within the Whitsunday Islands group located on the North Eastern coast of Queensland, Australia.
By Air
The Whitsundays are serviced by two domestic airports, Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island (HTI) and Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland at Proserpine (PPP). From Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) Cruise Whitsundays meet flights for a comfortable 30 minute catamaran cruise to Daydream Island, departing from the jetty located directly at the airport. From Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) Cruise Whitsundays offer a streamlined transfer with a 30 minute coach connection directly from the airport to Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach, where a connecting ferry transfers guests to Daydream Island in 30 minutes.
By Road
The Whitsundays can be accessed via the Bruce Highway which covers the East coast of Queensland from Cairns to Brisbane. Dependant on conditions, driving time from Brisbane is approximately 12 hours north to Airlie Beach and eight hours south from Cairns. Regular coach services also operate into Airlie Beach.
Transferring from Abel Point Marina:
Secure Car Parking is available. Cruise Whitsundays offer luxury launch transfers to Daydream Island from Abel Point Marina.
Inclusion
New Stingray Splash - AUD38.00 per person
Walk amongst the curious baby stingrays and their small friendly Bamboo Sharks; the experienced marine biologists will guide you through this amazing and very unique educational experience; they are de-barbed for your safety; aqua shoes are provided; hold a Sea Star and a Sea Cucumber; see the coral reef up close; and a number of different species of rays to see and feel.
Free Entry
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