 |
|
Hi!
We are excited to start the new year, and hope you had an enjoyable festive season.
Whilst we have been up here living the island dream, some of our team’s families and friends have been affected by the devastating floods in South Queensland that will be remembered for years to come. Our hearts and thoughts go out to anyone who has been touched by this tragedy.
Fortunately for us, access to Dunk via Cairns and the resort itself have been unaffected by this unprecedented weather.
Dunk is undergoing a large scale refurbishment programme which will be substantially completed by Easter this year – more details below.
Mark Campbell will be joining Hideaway Resorts (which is the management company of Bedarra Island and Dunk Island Resorts) as Chief Executive Officer. Mark brings a wealth of experience to the role, both with his prior knowledge of Dunk and Bedarra having worked as Managing Director of P&O Australian Resorts, as well as Managing Director of Contiki Resorts and AOT Holidays.
I would like to wish you the very best for 2011 and look forward to welcoming you on the island soon.
Cheers,
David Henry
General Manager, Dunk Island
|
 |
|
In this edition of Dunked:
|
|
Guest Photo Competition
|
Guests on Dunk Island have been taking loads of fun, interesting and original photos and posting them to the Dunk Island facebook page in the hopes of winning a return holiday – 3 nights for two people in a Beachfront Suite, all meals included, all return flights from Cairns
and a $50 Dunk Dollars voucher.
Please vote for your favourite pics in the gallery of shortlisted images.
Voting closes at 5pm on 31 January 2011.
Back to top
|
|
Australia Day Celebration
|
Picture the perfect Australia Day celebration at Australasia’s Leading Family Resort as named in the 2010 World Travel Awards…
A traditional Aussie barbeque by the butterfly pool, a game or two of beach cricket on a palm fringed beach, some croquet on the lawn and complimentary use of kayaks, stand up paddle
boards and other non-motorised water sports.
The ‘True Blue Aussie Day Pass’ includes all of the above, for only $30.00 per adult and
$15.00 per child.
If you would like to stay overnight, give us a call on +61 3 9854 5747 to find out about our
current specials.
We look forward to seeing you on 26 January.
Back to top
|
|
Refurbished Resorts
|
|
Hideaway Resorts, operators of Dunk Island Resort and Bedarra Island Resort, have
revealed details of a $10 million upgrade and enhancement program designed to return the
two popular Queensland island properties to the top position in their respective markets.
Rupert Greenhough, chairman of Hideaway Resorts, said that the extensive upgrade
program at Dunk would be largely completed by Easter 2011.
At Dunk Island Resort, around $6.5 million of structural and interior design changes are underway. “Liveability and comfort across the board are the key factors of the refurbishment, as well as offering more accommodation options for groups and families in the Garden Cabanas and Lower Banfields,” says Rupert Greenhough. “For couples, the newly romantic Upper Banfield spa rooms with daybeds overlooking the gardens will provide a lower price point alternative to the Beachfront Rooms and premium Beachfront Suites.” Updates to common areas include a soft refurbishment of restaurant and bar areas and new lighting, air conditioning and extra seating.
In response to feedback received, Dunk Island will be changing its tariff to full board from 1st
April 2011, with rates including lunch/dinner as well as bed/breakfast.
“Travel industry and guest feedback received during the past year we have owned the resort
have lead us to this full board concept, which we believe will enhance the guest experience
in tandem with the resort’s full refurbishment,” said Rupert Greenhough.
Back to top
|
|
Valentine’s Day Special
|
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not treat someone special to a wonderful surprise holiday on our beautiful tropical island?
We’ve put together a great special offer…
2 nights in a Garden Room, all meals included plus a romantic beachside dinner for two. We’ll also upgrade you and your partner to a Beachfront Room, ubject to availability.
Only *$468 per person.
To book, simply email reservations@dunk-island.com or call +61 3 9854 5747.
You can also give a loved one a Dunk Island Gift Voucher.
The gift vouchers are available for any amount and can be used towards accommodation,
activities, spa treatments, bottles of Champagne… just about anything you would like to spoil
your loved one with.
Download the gift voucher request form. *Conditions apply.
Back to top
|
|
|
Dunk Island Activity Challenge
|
As you know, there are loads of activities to do on Dunk Island, from horse riding on the beach, archery, golf, stand up paddle boarding, water trampoline, kayaking, sailing, water skiing, mountain biking… there are over 40 different activities to do on Dunk.
We’ve created an activity challenge card to keep track of every activity guests complete – if they are able to do 20 or more activities during their stay, we’ll add their name to the honour
board on our website…
More information on the Dunk Activity Challenge
Back to top
|
|
Best of Both Worlds Package
|
|
We recently asked one of Australia’s top bloggers (Mamamia.com.au) to review our Best of Both Worlds package.
This innovative package delivers a fantastic Dunk Island Resort holiday with your friends or family with the added bonus of a couples’ night away at beautiful Bedarra Island Resort. We also held a competition on the Mamamia website where a lucky reader could win the above package – there were many deserving submissions but Marrianne’s entry was chosen as the overall winner. Congratulations Marrianne.
Read the review of the Best of Both Worlds package and Marrianne’s winning motivation.
Back to top
|
|
Other News.
|
 |
 |
If you’re looking for somewhere to unwind after a fun-filled day of activities – why not relax in
one of our 20 new hammocks. We recommend accompanying this with a cocktail of the day.
|
|
|
From Bedarra Island Resort.
|
Bedarra has just started a dedicated menu for rare and museum release Bollinger Champagnes and still wines. This collection will grow over time and we will be watching auctions and liaising with select suppliers to make this one of the best selections in Australia.
Bedarra offers more than 50 wines included in the cost of the accommodation. There’s also a reserve list of wines by the bottle, which are offered for sale to guests at minimal mark up.
More info on the Bedarra wines.
Back to top
|
|
Parting comments.
|
|
Here’s what some of our past guests have been saying about us…
- “Relax & Enjoy – Perfect Accommodation, and facilities with fantastic staff!” – 30 November 2010
- “A Paradise named Dunk” – 17 November 2010
- “Utter relaxation on such an idyllic island. Couldn’t fault anything.” – 12 November 2010
Back to top
|
Isn’t it time you had your next Dunk Island holiday?
|
|
