Located in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands off Queensland's central coast, 4 1/2 star Daydream Island Resort and Spa has one many awards and is one of Australia's leading island resorts - in fact resorts of any kind. Daydream has a mix of accommodation, from garden rooms with balcony views across to the sea to reef suites complete with their own spa tub overlooking the beach. Located on its own island in the Whitsundays most of which is National Park, the resort is the only thing on the island other than the rainforest, birds and beaches.

The Whitsundays is Australia's premier sailing destination, with over 70 islands, fringing reefs and the offshore reefs of the Great Barrier Reef to explore. Most of the islands are unihabitated, and Daydream is the perfect place for the yacht owner or hirer to make their temprorary home. Not sure whether to charter a yacht or enjoy an island stay? Daydream makes the decision easy with their Sail and Stay package, which includes a four-night stay aboard a luxurious Whitsunday Rent a Yacht luxury yacht or motor cruiser, cruising the spectacular Whitsunday Passage and three nights stay at the Resort. Aboard the boat you can go snorkeling, swimming and diving on magnificent coral reefs, visit deserted beaches and islands, and enjoy a private picnic at beautiful Whitehaven Beach.

Daydream island offers a range of activities, from simple beach time to snorkeling, rainforest walks, catamaran sailing and windsurfing, tennis, kayaking, open air movies and more. All these activities are at no cost during your stay. There's also scuba diving, parasailing and waterskiing at additional cost, and a million-dollar mini-golf circuit. There's a lot more too, including the award-winning Rejuvenation Spa. With 16 individual treatment rooms, many with private balconies, the Daydream Rejuvenation Spa is nestled near the beach and amidst the serenity of the northern end of Daydream Island. The state of the art facilities include the most advanced hydrotherapeutic and salon equipment. Rejuvenation Spa uses a luxury marine based range of skin care products and cosmetics, and even light meals can be served during extended sessions.

We recommend a minimum of three nights on Daydream, and preferably four. For a complete break, the sail and stay package is the ideal way to explore tropical islands, the Great Barrier Reef, and enjoy the serenity and exhilaration of sailing crystal tropical waters.