Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef is ideally located in the heart of Queenslands Whitsundays Islands and the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. Following an extensive $140 million redevelopment in 2018-2019, our stylish and tranquil island resort offers a range of refurbished spacious and modern rooms and suites with stunning views overlooking the pool and garden landscapes or with ocean views.Daydream Island is home to three restaurants; Graze, Infinity and Inkstone Kitchen & Bar, whilst each restaurant has its own unique cuisine and style, they all share the relaxed dining atmosphere synonymous with our island.Along with the three restaurants there are also three bars across the island. Daydream Island Resort has activities for all ages with swimming pools, coral beaches, rainforest walk, fully equipped gym facilities and unlimited access to non-motorised water activities. Our Tour Desk can arrange for half-day or full day tours of the Great Barrier Reef, the famous Whitehaven Beach and other nearby attractions.The Living Reef is the main centrepiece of the island which is a unique free form coral lagoon wrapping 200m around the central building and holding over 1.5 million litres of water. The Living Reef is home to over 100 species of marine fish, over 80 species of coral and a variety of invertebrates such as starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs.Guests will have the option to join our team of resident marine biologists taking part in a guided fish feed tours, hand feeding baby stingrays or taking part with guided snorkelling adventures within the living reef. Our new underwater observatory offers a unique aspect of the Living Reef which is 4 metres below the waters surface where you can watch the marine life in action or take memorable photos of family and friends snorkelling. The Living Reef further cements Daydream Islands commitment as being eco-friendly whilst providing a strong educational program on the protection and conservation of the areas native coral and marine life.