Can you fish at Daydream Island?
The Living Reef is a free form coral lagoon that wraps 200m around the central building on Daydream Island and is home to over 100 species of local marine life including fish, small sharks, rays and other reef dwelling creatures.
Can you take food onto Daydream Island?
Can I bring my own food and beverage to the Island? Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol or any type of food or beverage onto the island due to hygiene and food safety guidelines.
What animals live on Daydream Island?
The Living Reef is home to over 100 species of marine fish, over 80 species of coral and a variety of invertebrates such as starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs.
Is Daydream Island Chinese owned?
Daydream Island owner, China Capital Investment Group, is set to put the resort on the market. The Chinese owner of one of the island jewels in the Whitsundays is preparing to put the resort back on the market, six years and a $100 million revamp after buying it.
Is Daydream Island good for snorkelling?
Daydream Island has three fabulous beaches, with Sunlovers Beach fringed by live coral outcrops containing over 40 marine fish species and 50 coral varieties, the perfect location for hours of snorkelling and underwater exploration.
Are there snakes on Daydream Island?
There are no dangerous animals on Daydream Island but you may be lucky enough to spot the harmless but colourful green tree snake on this route and small plaques identify some native flora.
Can you buy snacks on Daydream Island?
So yes bring loads of snacks & first aid kit. In fact bring as much as you can. We are at the resort at the moment and there is a small shop just next to the check-in desk with a drinks fridge and a very small selection of snacks as well as some pharmacy items and souvenirs.
What happened Daydream Island?
Daydream Island was sold to China Capital Investment Group in 2015 for $30 million and two years later was all but destroyed by Cyclone Debbie. Closed for two years, the resort was rebuilt and reopened in 2019 at a cost of $140 million.
Who is the owner of Daydream Island?
China Capital Investment Group
In March 2015, Daydream Island was acquired by CCIG – China Capital Investment Group, a major conglomerate with Headquarters in Shanghai who intend to invest and transform Daydream yet again, taking it to new heights as a world-class, unique resort facility.
Does Daydream Island have a beach?
Daydream Island Resort is situated in the pristine Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is an ideal island destination for both families and couples. Daydream Island has three beaches to choose from, one is fringed by live coral and an array of coulourful fish life great for snorkelling.