Dunk Island Golfing, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Nov 22nd, 2004
Located just four and a half kilometres off the coast of Queensland, Dunk Island is a great holiday destination for the whole family. Accommodation ranges from a large P&O Resort to a camping ground with toilet and shower facilities.
About three-quarters of Dunk Island is national park, so you can expect beautiful beaches amidst tropical foliage.
Dunk Island's newest project is its 18-hole golf course. The course uses the island's natural features and the surrounding rainforest. Golfers can tackle the challenging course while enjoying spectacular views of the Coral Sea. To play all 18 holes costs $40, which covers the cost of around four hours of golf with the views thrown in for free.
While most golfers enjoy a beer and a chat after a game, on this island they can get straight into relaxation mode at the Spa of Peace and Plenty. The Spa offers treatments to men and women, so whether it's a rejuvenating massage or a stress-releasing facial, you'll walk away feeling like you're on cloud nine.
If you find golf frustrating rather than fun, there are plenty of other activities. Choose from day tours to the Great Barrier Reef, bushwalking to the summit, tennis, beach volleyball, archery, or take to the water on the paddle skis, jet skis, wind surfers or catamarans.
If roughing it on an exclusive tropical island isn't for you, forget the camping option and stay at Dunk Island Resort instead. Dunk Island Resort boasts 144 rooms, all featuring a patio area or balcony. Included in the tariff is a three course buffet dinner plus a whole bunch of free activities.
There are new Bayview Suites at Dunk Island Resort as well. These beachside rooms offer virtually uninterrupted views over Brammo Bay with direct access to the beach. Other accommodation options are available with easy access to the beach through a tropical garden.
The facts:
Qantas and QantasLink fly to Cairns with one way prices starting from $157 ex Brisbane, $352 ex Perth, $248 ex Melbourne, $249 ex Sydney, $311 ex Hobart, $317 ex Darwin and $336 ex Adelaide. Prices available online only and include charges/taxes.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
For boat transfers from $27 per person contact Voyages.
Dunk Island four night packages cost from $1192 per person twin share. Includes breakfast, dinner and activities. This offer is available to the first 100 callers only. Valid for travel until 28 February, 2005.
Voyages
Tel: 1300 134 044
Suggested reading material: Lonely Planet
Prices correct at 22/11/04
