Dunk Island, Australia
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Dunk Island is Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. This
island of peace and plenty offers an amazing variety of activities, facilities
and experiences.
It was known to the first inhabitants as 'Coonanglebah' - the Island
of Peace and Plenty. Today, Dunk Island continues to be Australia's most
beautiful rainforest island.
With an enormous variety of activities to choose from, it's hard deciding
what to do next. You could start the day with a rainforest walk and take in the
spectacular views from the summit of Mt. Kootaloo. After breakfast, explore one
of the National Park walking trails through the rainforest and later perhaps a
snorkel at Muggy Muggy Beach. During lunch you can plan the afternoon ahead.
Perhaps some water skiing followed by a game of tennis. Or should that be
kayaking followed by squash?
And that's just one day on Dunk Island. You've still got to fit in a trip to
the Great Barrier Reef, a visit to the Artists' Colony, horse riding on the
beach, and some fishing! But in between this frenzy of fun you'll still find
time to relax and unwind. It's as if there's a powerful tonic in the balmy
breeze washing away the stress.
Dunk has a variety of restaurants and eateries designed 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 favourite with a savvy sidewalk cafe
style. And BB's on the Beach is great for a relaxing bite to eat. With a
postcard view across the palm-fringed beach to distant islands, the Plantation
Bar and Lounge is perfect for a quiet drink together.
For the family, Dunk is as good as it gets. The Kids Club has its own meal
times and activities so that mum and dad can enjoy being a couple again. Imagine
the freedom and romance of a sunset cruise, knowing that the kids are in safe
hands and having a ball.
Accommodation
Bayview Suites
Situated beachside, the rooms offer virtually uninterrupted views over
Brammo Bay with direct access to the beach. Set in small groups of four units
(two units upstairs, two downstairs), Bayview Suites are bright and spacious
with a king bed and a luxurious bathroom with a twin vanity. The interior is
split-level with the upper level featuring the sleeping area and a comfortable
living area on the lower level. Rooms have a relaxed coastal feel with double
glass doors leading onto a large balcony. Additional in-room amenities include
CD Player, bathrobes and fully stocked mini bar. Interconnecting rooms are
available.
Beachfront Rooms
Situated beachside with easy access to the beach through a tropical
garden, guests can enjoy filtered views over Brammo Bay from most rooms.
Upstairs rooms have balconies and down stairs rooms have a patio and lead onto
the gardens and the beach. Rooms are comfortable with modern decor and
contemporary cane and timber furniture on a split-level layout. Rooms have a
separated living and sleeping area and ensuite facilities with combined bath and
shower. All rooms feature one king and one single bed, or family configurations
are available with one king and two single beds. Additional in-room amenities
include bathrobes and fully stocked mini bar. Interconnecting rooms are
available.
Garden Cabanas
Set among tropical gardens and arranged in groups of four, Garden
Cabanas are a short stroll away from the central complex, resort facilities and
beach. Rooms are comfortable and feature contemporary cane and timber furniture
and a small outdoor area. Rooms contain a separate ensuite with shower. All
rooms feature one queen and one single bed, or family configurations are
available with one queen and two single beds. Room contains a fully stocked
mini-bar.
Banfield Rooms
Located in tropical gardens, this block of rooms are a short stroll
away from the central complex, resort facilities and beach. Rooms are
comfortable and spacious and contain a separate ensuite with shower. The
upstairs rooms feature one queen bed and one single bed in the sleeping area and
a separate ensuite with shower. Interconnecting rooms are available. The down
stairs rooms feature a family configuration with one queen and two single beds
(in a separate room) and separate ensuite with shower. Room contains a fully
stocked mini-bar.
Activities
Complimentary Activities
- Tennis (indoor & outdoor)
- Squash
- Gym equipment & fitness classes
- Beach
- Snorkelling lessons
- Coonanglebah - the island farm
- Catamarans, paddle skis & sailboards
- Archery
- Aqua aerobics
- Children's playground
- Some nature and history walks
- Bocce
- Nightly Entertainment
Other Activities (charges apply)
- 18 Hole Golf Course
- Fishing charters
- Great Barrier Reef snorkelling and diving trips
- Horse riding - rainforest & beach Tandem skydiving
- Water skiing, tube rides and wake boarding
- Kayak Tours
- Motorboat hire
- Wine & cheese sunset cruise
- Spa of Peace & Plenty
- Kids Club (caters for children 3-14 years)
- Artists colony visits
- Scenic Flights - 1/2 or full day charters covering the Family Island
Group
- Private beach drop offs and pick ups
- Mountain bike tours
Dining
Beachcomber Restaurant
The resort's main restaurant specializes in fresh tropical style
cuisine. A buffet breakfast is served from 7.00 am to 10.00 am and 3 course
table d'hote or themed buffet dinner. Breakfast and dinner are included in the
accommodation tariff. Friday nights feature an extensive Seafood Buffet with a
carvery section, while Tuesday nights feature a carvery buffet. Other evenings
feature a daily changing 3 course table d'hote menu (a special children's menu
is available on these evenings).
EJ's On The Deck
Offering a modern Australian Brasserie style menu featuring a selection
of gourmet sandwiches, salads, pastas, Asian dishes, fish & chips, cakes,
ice-creams, milkshakes, smoothies, coffees and fresh juices. Opening hours are
between 11.30 am and 4.30pm.
Plantation Bar and Lounge
Overlooking the beachfront pool, it' s the perfect place to soak up the
rich, tropical ambience of Dunk. Open for drinks from 11.00 am to midnight.
Features nightly entertainment.
- Picnic Lunches
- Beach Barbecues
Services & Facilities
- Reception is open from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm
- Major credit cards accepted
- Foreign exchange and travellers cheque facilities
- Activities Centre
- Kids Club for children 3 - 14 years
- Babysitting available (charges apply)
- Spa of Peace & Plenty - pampering centre
- Daily laundry service (dry cleaning is not available)
- Guest laundry facilities
- Safety deposit facilities
- Postal service
- Internet Kiosk
- EFTPOS facility
- Blue Butterfly Boutique for resort wear, souvenirs and basic pharmacy
items
- Two swimming pools
- Three floodlit tennis courts (1 indoor & 2 outdoor)
- Gym equipment
- Squash court
- Disabled facilities
- Coonanglebah Farm
- Conference Room (maximum capacity 105 people)
Price: From $2464 AUD per week
Size: 2471 Acres
Location: 4 km off the coast, between Townsville and Cairns,
Queensland, Australia
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