Resort Road Test - Long Island, Whitsundays, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: Jun 9th, 2007
Long Island Resort is a three and a half star island resort located in the
Whitsunday Island Chain. The resort has 160 rooms, two pools, beach, outdoor entertainment areas and tropical grounds plus an extensive range of water sports. There is a coral reef in the bay which is great for snorkelling and scuba diving. At night there is a variety of live entertainment.
The couples package includes a 5 night stay at Long Island Resort, 3 meals daily, free upgrade to a Beachfront room (guaranteed), a bottle of wine and a cheese platter on arrival, a romantic portrait by the island photographer, being dropped off at a secluded beach for a picnic lunch or neck, one back and shoulder massage per couple, a 10-minute scenic joy flight over the spectacular Whitsundays, a $100 room credit to spend as you wish (per couple), free paddleboards & pedal boats, award winning Club Spa, sensational Beach Bar with swim-up facility, and nightly entertainment.
Beachfront Rooms are set within metres of the beach and have views over the reef in
Happy Bay. Every couple who chooses this deal will receive an upgrade guaranteed
Long Island has over 20kms of scenic walking tracks through rainforest, 2500 acres of national park and palm fringed beaches, and Long Island can be circumnavigated by foot. This will involve walking, hiking, and climbing, and will take about 9 hours. During the late afternoon, wallabies can often be seen hopping along the beach, and the howling bird and flightless curlew may also appear.
The package is available until
March 2008.
Further Information:Long Island Resort - 5 nights accommodation from $999 a person. Includes all meals, room upgrade, wine and cheese platter on arrival, 10 minute scenic joy flight & $100 voucher.
Valid untill 31 March 2008. Call
1800 075 125. Prices correct at 9/6/07. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Jetstar - Fly one way to Hamilton Island from $150 ex Sydney. Prices correct at 22/5/07. Prices available online and include surcharges, fees and taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Fantasea Cruises - Return boat transfers from $98 Adults, $54 Kids. Call
1800 650 851. Prices correct at 9/6/07. Subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.