Dunk Island

A: Dunk Island is a Queensland island located off the north eastern coast of Australia, on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. See our map of Dunk Island.

A: Access to Dunk Island is via Cairns - we can arrange flights between Cairns and Dunk Island. Another option for arrival is coach/car hire and then water transfer from mission beach. More information on how to get to Dunk Island.

A: Dunk Island has its own airport. Regular flights depart from major Australian capital cities for Dunk Island (via Cairns airport) with Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Blue. Hinterland Aviation operates the 45 minute connecting flight between Cairns and Dunk Island twice daily. Private charter flights to Dunk Island are also available upon request. More information on how to get to Dunk Island.

A: You can visit the Geosciences Australia website to find information about Dunk Island sunsets and sunrises.

A: You can visit the Willy Weather website to find the tide times for Dunk Island.

A: The World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef is only a 1 hour and 15 minute cruise away.

A: The name ‘Family Islands’ comes from Captain Cook himself. On June 8, 1770, Captain James Cook sailed the Endeavour past the Family Islands; he named Dunk Island after Lord Montague Dunk - the Earl of Sandwich and the First Lord of the British Admiralty. Cook called Dunk the ‘Father Isle’, nearby Bedarra Island the ‘Mother Isle’ and the remaining 14 islands ‘The Children’ – hence the ‘Family Islands’.

A: Dunk Island is six kilometres long and two kilometres wide, and lies four kilometres east of mainland Queensland, off Mission Beach. See our map of Dunk Island.

A: Reef trips and other activities can be arranged directly on the resort. Additional charges may apply. Get to the Reef on our Great Barrier Reef Cruise.

A: From Dunk Island you can visit the stunning horseshoe-shaped Eddy Reef. You can get there by a Great Barrier Reef Cruise trip or arrange a private charter flight to see the amazing Eddy Reef.

A: The jelly fish season is over the summer months; jelly fish suits are available to use from Watersports. To date we have not had any incidents.

A: The weather varies according to the time of year, although there is no guarantee. On average, temperatures range from 24-30 degrees. See our weather & climate page for more information.

A: Certainly. If you do have specific requirements, please advise us well in advance so our chefs are aware and can cater for you accordingly.

A: The resort does have Wi-Fi access in certain areas. We also have 3G iPads available for guest use (minimal charges apply).

A: Have a look at our guidelines for packing.

A: There are so many fun activities on Dunk Island for all age groups. Further information can be found under holiday activities.

A: Yes, it's fantastic for the kids! Visit our kids club page.

A: The kids club takes children aged 3 - 12 years.

A: $45.00 per child for one session, $35.00 per child for two sessions.

A: Yes, there is a babysitting service, subject to availability. Pricing is $25.00 per hour.

A: Our accommodation rate includes full buffet breakfast; from 1st April our rates will be inclusive of all meals.

A: Check out our accommodation deals and special offers page.

A: You can contact us via phone, email or you can use our enquiry form. Visit our Contact Us page for more details.

A: You certainly can! Dunk Island is the perfect place for a tropical island beach wedding and we can cater for 2 - 320 wedding guests. Visit our Dunk Island weddings page for more information.

A: There is absolutely no shortage of things to do on Dunk Island. On Dunk you can shape your stay into whatever you want it to be - let Dunk Island be your romantic getaway destination, adventure- fuelled holiday destination or kids and family holiday destination. Visit our holiday activities page for a more detailed overview of the many things to do on Dunk Island.

A: Dunk Island Resort is operated by Hideaway Resorts, an Australian based company. Hideaway Resorts operates two of Australia's most spectacular Island Resort properties; Dunk and Bedarra. For more information please visit Hideaway Resorts website.

A: Hideaway Resorts is an Australian based company that owns and operates two of Australia’s most spectacular Island properties.

A: Hideaway Resorts operates both Dunk and Bedarra Islands which are situated off Mission Beach - 140 kilometres south of Cairns. Visit the Bedarra Island resort website.

A: Dunk Island Resort job vacancies are advertised on our website or on job websites such as seek.com.au and mycareer.com.au. Visit our Careers page for current positions. Information about working on Dunk Island can be found in our Dunk Career FAQ or in the Working and Living on Dunk Island Fact Sheet.

A: We want to be a hotel and resort operator that never loses sight of why we actually got in the tourism business. And that reason is to provide you with a memorable holiday experience that leaves you relaxed, refreshed and with a life time of memories. Whether it be a family holiday with the kids, a romantic honeymoon for two, or just spending time with someone special that is our business. We understand that time is too precious to waste, so we extend to you the promise that we will undertake every effort to make your stay with us truly special. It is our desire that you will never feel like a number, we want every guest to finish their holiday experience an ambassador of our resorts and return each and every holiday.

A: We are striving to be a recognised leader in sustainable environmental tourism practice. We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through a series of initiatives across our resorts we are focusing on energy management – reducing electricity consumption and LPG usage – and waste management techniques to reduce disposal to landfill. We also focus on efficiently managing our water resources and protecting biodiversity – native flora and fauna. Visit our environmental program page.

A: At Hideaway Resorts, we take seriously our commitment to support the local communities in which we operate. Our focus is on local needs and issues where we feel we can genuinely make a difference. Our commitment extends to:

• Financial/cultural partnerships
• Joint venture agreements and partnerships
• Education programs – including work experience
• Sponsorships

One of our recent initiatives has been to sponsor the Mission Beach Film Festival to ensure that these community based programs have the financial backing to get off the ground.