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\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s a spot that I have visited over the years, including almost thirteen years ago as a newlywed, and again just six years ago. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt recently had a little nip and tuck, and reopened earlier this year to give everyone a big reveal of its \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/06/21/daydream-island-open-2/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E$100 million makeover\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EI was keen to check it out and see what had changed, what had stayed the same, and also make new memories as a family.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EAs soon as we arrived, I could feel the new vibe. With a fresh new look, and a brand new Daydream Island sign on our arrival, I got butterflies of excitement.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-406254\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aerial_island_7-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Daydream Island family holiday\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aerial_island_7-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aerial_island_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aerial_island_7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aerial_island_7-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aerial_island_7-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/aerial_island_7-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ET\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ehe look is clean, white and modern. The biggest change for me I realised over our stay wasn’t just in the aesthetics though, it was so much more than that. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt was an overwhelming sense of passion; in the service of the staff, in the food (oh, the food!), and in the team of marine biologists behind the living reef and marine life. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt made our trip because they were excited by what they were doing, and we were excited to be experiencing it.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EOf course, it would be oh-so-easy to spend over a week at Daydream Island, but three days gave us the perfect taster of this beautiful destination. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EHere’s how you can spend a fun three days on Daydream Island, just like we did.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY 1\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAM: GET UP AND CLOSE WITH STINGRAYS\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-406199\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3212-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Daydream Island family holiday\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3212-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3212-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3212-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3212-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3212-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3212-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EDid you know that stingrays are actually really friendly, and are known as the puppies of the sea? \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EFeeding and hanging out with them on Daydream Island is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is a must-do during your stay. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EStingray Splash is an intimate activity for small groups, where you can all get up close with the friendly resident stingrays, feeding them treats and a little pat as they play around you. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ET\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ehe kids loved it, as did us big kids too!\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPM: WATCH THE SUNSET AT LOVERS COVE\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-406200\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3358-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Daydream Island family holiday\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3358-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3358-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3358-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3358-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3358-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3358-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ELovers Cove is as beautiful as it sounds! \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s a secret little beach hidden away on Daydream Island, and accessible to all guests. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s also the perfect spot to let the kids do a little rock climbing, feed the fish (ask for some fish food from the activities hut) or to stop for a little while (wine in hand) and watch the sun set. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWe spent time here every day and even got up early to watch the sunrise. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EAfter the sun has set and your tummy is grumbling, head to Infinity Restaurant for a fine dining experience with a Japanese twist. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EMy advice: do not miss eating here. It’s some of the best food we’ve tasted, and the specials menu changes daily. So, so, so unbelievably delicious.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY TWO\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAM: SPLASH ABOUT\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-406258\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pool_kids_8-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Daydream Island family holiday\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pool_kids_8-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pool_kids_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pool_kids_8-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pool_kids_8-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pool_kids_8-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pool_kids_8-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EAfter starting the day at the Graze breakfast buffet, suit up and head to the pool. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EDaydream Island doesn’t just have one pool, they’re a little extra and have a few. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThere’s a pool for adults (with a bar), a pool that’s perfect for the kids, and even a pool area that’s shallow and ideal for little kids. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIf you can pull the kids away for a mere moment, step over to the grass area and say hello to the wallaroos (a fun mix of wallaby and kangaroo). \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThey’re friendly, but like a little space, and insanely cute.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPM: BEAUTIFUL WHITEHAVEN\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-406202\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3478-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Daydream Island family holiday\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3478-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3478-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3478-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3478-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3478-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3478-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/whitehaven-beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitehaven Beach\u003C/a\u003E has been voted as one of the top ten beaches in the world (and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/06/10/top-queensland-experiences/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eone of our 14 top Queensland experiences!)\u003C/a\u003E and the moment you step foot onto the soft silica sand, you’ll understand why. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe water is the perfect colour of turquoise, the sand is super white, and it feels like paradise. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EDaydream Island offers full-day and half-day tours to Whitehaven, and we opted for the half-day tour. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EYou don’t need to take much: just yourself, a towel, some sunscreen and a camera, so you can snap photos of paradise.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDAY THREE\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAM: LIVING REEF\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-406256\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/observatory_kids_3-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Daydream Island family holiday\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/observatory_kids_3-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/observatory_kids_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/observatory_kids_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/observatory_kids_3-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/observatory_kids_3-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/observatory_kids_3-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EOne of the newest additions to Daydream Island is the underwater observatory and living reef, which guests can actually snorkel in. The living reef is home to thriving coral, the cutest stingray named Luann, and a plethora of colourful fish.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EMy husband Shane spent an hour or so snorkelling and feeding the fish, while the girls and I watched on from the observatory. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s a stunning snapshot of the Great Barrier Reef and if it leaves you wanting more, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/04/12/the-ultimate-family-friendly-great-barrier-reef-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Echeck out some of the other places to explore more of this magical wonder\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EPM: HANDS-ON WITH SEA CREATURES\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWith the reef and marine life being a big focus and passion for Daydream Island, it was no surprise that by the end of our stay it was hard to drag the kids away from the marine biology team. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ET\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ehe resort offers many activities, including a reef ranger program where kids can shadow the marine biologists by preparing the fish feed and taking care of the marine life for a day. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWe took a less intensive option – a fish feeding tour – where we spent time with fish, stingrays, and learned more about animals such as the sea cucumber (even getting to have a quick hold!)\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWhile we managed to jam-pack our three-day stay at Daydream Island with fun, good food, and some educational activities, there is so much more to do and explore for young and old. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWe’ll definitely be back. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf time permits, extend your holiday by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/07/10/family-island-hopping-sailing-holiday-whitsundays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Esailing around the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays on a family bareboating adventure\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWILL YOU BE ADDING DAYDREAM ISLAND TO YOUR MUST-VISIT LIST TOO?\u003C/h2\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1565227578000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis family-favourite island resort is back and better than 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This gem in \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Whitsundays\"\u003EThe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E has been a playground for families and travellers from all over the globe for decades. Why? Visit once and you’ll want to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/dreamy-daydream-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"why visit Daydream Island\"\u003Emake it a family tradition\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"spacer_1970296263":{"paddingSize":"medium",":type":"teq/components/spacer"},"image5f638bea-e077-4193-81f8-b921dbe3a5c2":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2022_WYS_DaydreamIslandResort_Islands_@daydreamislandresort.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2022_WYS_DaydreamIslandResort_Islands_@daydreamislandresort.jpg","alt":"Family at Daydream Island Resort | Daydream Island family holiday","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/3-days-in-daydream-island-with-the-family/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image5f638bea-e077-4193-81f8-b921dbe3a5c2.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695865719957/2022-wys-daydreamislandresort-islands--daydreamislandresort.jpeg","uuid":"5d26155d-c777-4f80-b293-0566b56cb10e","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/daydreamislandresort/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@daydreamislandresort\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s a place you can kick back and relax or embark on adventures of a lifetime. It’s got a pace that makes your shoulders immediately drop and your soul slow down. It’s a nature revival that’ll spark curiosity in the world around you, and appreciation for Queensland’s raw beauty.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA resort where gourmet dining, sprawling pool, world-class amenities and luxurious touches are met with a passionate team of marine biologists who educate and share in their wonder of the Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s activities to keep all ages enthralled, from toddlers to teens – and you can often find great package deals for family holidays. Convinced? Here’s how to spend a fun three days on Daydream Island.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 1\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EAM: Get up close with stingrays and marine life\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagea753d4b5-ceb2-419b-8a39-e020e8fcf70f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_DaydreamIslandResort_LivingReef_Islands_@theworldmustbeexplored.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_DaydreamIslandResort_LivingReef_Islands_@theworldmustbeexplored.jpg","alt":"Meeting marine life with marine biologist at the Living Reef | Daydream Island family holiday","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/3-days-in-daydream-island-with-the-family/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagea753d4b5-ceb2-419b-8a39-e020e8fcf70f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1695865724792/2021-wys-daydreamislandresort-livingreef-islands--theworldmustbeexplored.jpeg","uuid":"e6c9955e-cf65-446d-94fa-305530e5216a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/theworldmustbeexplored/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@theworldmustbeexplored\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_236743337":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe adventure starts long before you pull ashore on Daydream Island: the scenic cruise here from \u003Ca title=\"Hamilton Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/hamilton-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHamilton Island\u003C/a\u003E or \u003Ca title=\"Airlie Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/airlie-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAirlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E (depending on which airport you fly into) sets the scene for the three days to come: beauty every way you turn.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck in and waste no time investigating the activities on offer for the whole family (even though the modern rooms with views out across the Coral Sea are likely to make you pause for a few moments first). The immense Living Reef – a free form coral lagoon  – that wraps its way 200-metres around the main resort building will have already caught the kids’ eyes, so it’s time to meet a few of its residents up close.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStingray Splash is a once-in-a-lifetime experience the family can sign up for together. 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