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Dunk Island closed until further notice
Due to the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Yasi, Dunk Island will remain closed until further notice. No bookings will be taken for the foreseeable future. For further information, please see our media release.
Christmas and New Year on Dunk Island
Does Santa really visit only once a year? Not on Dunk Island! Santa was making fleeting appearances around the resort for the whole week before Christmas it was almost like playing “Where’s Wally”! I woke up one morning to see Santa … Continue reading
Movember Masquerade Party
Each year Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Australia and around the world, with the sole aim of raising vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in … Continue reading
‘Fairy Homes’ on the island resort
One of the many special things on Dunk Island Resort (especially for the budding botanists, gardeners or in general anyone who loves the special touches) are our unique and beautiful flower displays. Most guests who holiday on Dunk Island have … Continue reading
Camp Quality has fun on Dunk Island
One of the many benefits of working on a tropical island resort is the special moments you get to witness! Weddings, proposals, honeymoons, celebrations, birthday parties, live musicians and the amazing people you get to meet every day from all … Continue reading
A recent Dunk Island wedding proposal
Dunk Island has been host to many special occasions including beach weddings, romantic honeymoons, celebrations and engagements. Last week I was lucky enough to assist a dear friend in organising his proposal to his girlfriend of many years… Him and … Continue reading
The Dunk Island Melbourne Cup
Wow, we have had a huge week here on Dunk Island… We were lucky enough to share dinner on Friday night with 100 of our nearest and dearest friends in what culminated in the return of the “pool party”, imagine … Continue reading
What to pack for a Dunk Island holiday
If you are the kind of person who panics at the mere thought of packing for anything or frets on the way to the airport and even on the plane whether you’ve forgotten something – you’re not alone. If you … Continue reading
World Travel Awards: Dunk Island Australasia’s Leading Family Resort
The Great Barrier Reef’s most beautiful rainforest island resort, Dunk Island, has been named Australasia’s Leading Family Resort at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia ceremony held in Delhi, India, on 14th October 2010. The award was accepted from … Continue reading
How a Mum Blogged Herself to Dunk Island Resort
A novel competition organised between Australia’s top parenting website www.kidspot.com.au and Dunk Island Resort has seen one Blogger mum write herself into history by winning a family trip for four to Dunk Island for 7 nights, including all airfares accommodation … Continue reading
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- Dunk Island closed until further notice
- Christmas and New Year on Dunk Island
- Movember Masquerade Party
- ‘Fairy Homes’ on the island resort
- Camp Quality has fun on Dunk Island
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Dunk Island is located off the north eastern coast of Australia on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Dunk Island is a brief water transfer from Mission Beach, 141km south of Cairns, and 236km north of Townsville. Click below for all your transport options.
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