A Tropical Island Escape, QLD

For SINGLE TRAVELLERS 40 to 55 years
Thursday 13 - Tuesday 18 May 2010 (6 days)

Itinerary

HIGHLIGHTS

• 4.5 star resort accommodation
• Daily full buffet breakfast (5)
• Arrival night includes a 2 hour drinks package
• Nightly group dinners (5) at various restaurants include private dining special venues
• A sunset cruise
• Daily group activities included as per the itinerary
• An amazing optional Ocean Rafting day out.

B = breakfast, D = dinner,  HD = highlight dinner

Garden Room	Garden Balcony Room	Ocean Balcony Room

Day 1:  Thursday (HD)
It's arrival day!

Enjoy the day at your leisure. If you arrive before the room check-in time at the resort you are free to enjoy the resort until your room check-in time. The resort will store your luggage until you require it at check-in.

This evening, your host looks forward to welcoming you with sunset pre-dinner drinks followed by a barbeque buffet with our private dining venue at very special location at the resort. After dinner, kick on with our evening entertainment.

Room

Day 2: Friday (B, D)
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at Waterfalls 7:00 - 10:00am

Each day, there's the option to join in our group activities; there are no extra costs to join in, they are part of your holiday package.  Today, it's making the most of the water with two-person kayak relays and a game of pool volleyball (spectactors also welcome).

This afternoon there's a sunset cruise departing around 4:30pm for 1.5 hours and returning in time for pre-dinner drinks. The sunset cruise includes your first drink and nibbles.

It's the Fishbowl Tavern for a casual affair of pizza, pasta and salad tonight followed by DJ entertainment. About time to hit the dance floor.

Day 3: Saturday (B, HD)
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at Waterfalls 7:00 - 10:00am

Snorkelling is always best in the morning so as an optional activity (small hiring fee applies) you can meet at the water sports hut at the north end of the island and head out to discover the local marine life.

Feeling the competitive spirit? We are teaming up for a round of mini-golf, it's not just for kids and it's a real laugh.

Tonight it's a sumptuous Seafood Buffet poolside at the south end of the island for our special private venue dining.  Our evening theme - a touch of red!

Soak up the sunset in this glorious spot, enjoy the food and great company. It's Saturday night so we will be hitting the dance floor with some DJ favourites from now and old time favourites.

Day 4:  Sunday (B, D)
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at Waterfalls 7:00 - 10:00am

This is your optional day out to experience the Ocean Rafting. All our past groups have loved this day out and it comes highly recommended (almost everyone chooses to do this one).

This is your optional day out to experience the Ocean Rafting http://www.oceanrafting.com.au/

The vessel is 70% shaded providing comfort from our tropical sun.

Ocean Rafting Northern Exposure includes a visit to Hill Inlet, the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, enjoy the guided bush walk to the stunning look out and have lunch at the beach.

Visit two pristine snorkeling reefs around Hook Island. Award winning Ocean Rafting has very special permits that allow a visit and snorkel in natural and protected areas within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Vessels carry at most twenty eight passengers allowing you to experience tropical paradise and the pleasure of a small group. Ocean Rafting visits the ‘wild side' of the Whitsunday Islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. The vessels were originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are rigid inflatable boats driven by 450hp engines.

Day 5:  Monday (B, D)
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at Waterfalls 7:00 - 10:00am

This morning is not to be missed with banana boat rides. We meet at the South Island Watersports. Everyone can give this one a go!

It's our final evening with private group dining for Gilligans Poolside, south end with a seafood buffet.

Day 6:  Tuesday (B)
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at Waterfalls 7:00 - 10:00am

Today your holiday comes to an end. Check out from your room is 10am. If you are not leaving on a boat transfer until after check out, then the resort will hold your luggage so that you may continue to enjoy the resort facilities.

DINING OPTIONS:
The island features several restaurants and bars each with their own distinctive tastes and style. Breakfast and dinner is included with your holiday package and various restaurants including special private dining venues for our group..

Lunch Options:

The Boathouse, located at the south end of the island
Open daily from 09:30am until 4:30pm.
A tempting range of Island baked products, and light meals. 
Sandwiches, wraps, pies, salads, cakes, pastries and hot beverages.
Hot Beverages from $4.00, Pies from $4.50, Cakes from $5.00, Sandwiches and Wraps from $6.50

Splashes Pool Bar, located in the centre of the north end pools, close to Mermaids Restaurant
Open daily from 11:00am till 5:00pm
Light lunch and snack menu - pies, sandwiches & wraps

Gilligans Health Hut, located at the south end pool serves a range of alcoholic beverages, cocktails, fresh juices, smoothies and ice creams
Open from 12:30 to 5:00 pm Daily.

Mermaid's is an a la carte restaurant located at the north end of the island
Lunch served from 11:30am till 2:00pm daily.
Meals from $16.50

DRESS CODE
There's no official dress code but we suggest casual clothing during the day and smart casual to smart clothing for the evening meals (it's generally what guests have done on all our past resort holidays).

There is one special event - a touch of Red! Bring a long a hat, scarf or pack something read to wear.

WATER SPORTS AT DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT
(Fees apply)

Parasailing - Feel the thrill of gently being lifted to heights of up to 300 feet! Take off and land from the back of the boat - fly solo or take a friend. This is a once in a lifetime experience.

Jet ski Hire - Take a spin on your own 1200cc Kawasaki jet ski - 15 minute or 30 minute hires available - no license required.

Jet ski Adventures - A guided self drive tour around Daydream and surrounding islands. Stop over on a deserted beach. This is an adventure not to be missed!

'Sensation' Hire Boats - Circumnavigate Daydream Island or take off to your very own secluded beach, driving your very own boat. No license required. Takes up to four people.

Glass Bottom Fishing Tinny - The traditional fishing tinny with a difference. You'll be able to view through the glass bottom just what sort of fish you'll be catching. Fishing gear is available. Max 6.

Reef Explorer Tour - This guided one hour tour on our semi - submersible boat takes you to the pristine coral and fish life of our very own Sunlover Reef. Great tour for all ages. Max 15

Skiing - Water-skiing, Wakeboarding and Knee-boarding - All gear is included. For experienced skiers or beginners wishing to take lessons.

Action Pack - Are you ready? Great value for the person who wants excitement. Tandem Parasail + Tandem Jet-ski Adventure.

Fishing Equipment - Throw a line in from the jetty or hire everything you need.

Banana Boat Rides

OTHER OFF-ISLAND ACTIVITIES

Visit the Great Barrier Reef - Snorkel & Dive
Departing from Daydream Island travel with Cruise Whitsundays to make the most of the incredible Whitsundays region by visiting pristine Knuckle Reef Lagoon, acclaimed as the region's most spectacular Great Barrier Reef site.

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