Dunk Island
Resort Facilities, Facts & Miscellaneous Information
Location
Covering 1,000 hectares, Dunk Island is located approximately 4 kilometres off the Tropical North Queensland coast (the township of Mission Beach), midway between Townsville and Cairns.
Getting There
Regular flights are available from all major Australian capital cities to Dunk Island via Cairns. Hinterland Aviation operates a connecting flight between Cairns and Dunk Island (45 minutes).
A coach and boat launch transfer service is available from Cairns Airport, which takes 2½ hours (including 30 minutes on the boat launch).
PT DOUGLAS CAIRNS MISSION BEACH DUNK ISLAND
TIMETABLE (Daily Coach Service)
| Service No.SOUTH | Pick-up Pt Douglas | Pick-up Nth Beaches | Pick-up Cairns CBD | Pick-up Cairns A'port | Depart Innisfail | Arrive Mission Bch | Mainland to Dunk Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7s | 06.00 | 06.35 | 07.30 | 07.00 | 08.45 | 09.45 | 10.00 |
| 10s | 10.00 | 10.35 | 10.45 | 11.30 | 12.45 | 13.45 | 14.00 |
| 14s | 12.00 | 13.10 | 13.30 | 1.50 | 15.15 | 16.00 | 16.15 |
DUNK ISLAND MISSION BEACH CAIRNS PT DOUGLAS
arrival times are only to be used as a guideline
| Service No. NORTH | Pick-up Mission Beach | Depart Mission Beach | Depart Innisfail | Arrive Cairns A'port | Arrive Cairns CBD | Arrive Nth Beaches | Arrive Pt Douglas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7n | 07.00 | 07.30 | 08.15 | 09.30 | 9.45 | 9.45 | 11.00 |
| 10n | 9.30 | 10.00 | 10.45 | 12.35 | 12.20 | 12.45 | 13.30 |
| 17n | 15.45 | 16.00 | 16.45 | 18.30 | 18.35 | 18.45 | 19.30 |
Accommodation
Total of 160 Rooms all featuring:
Balcony or patio Television Movielink Austar Clock radio Air conditioning Ceiling fan Fridge Tea & coffee making facilities Direct dial STD/ISD telephone Beach towels Hair dryers Iron & ironing board
Bayview Suites
Situated beachside the rooms offer virtually uninterrupted views over Brammo Bay with direct access to the beach. Set in small groups of four units (two units upstairs, two downstairs), Bayview Suites are bright and spacious with a king bed and a luxurious bathroom with a twin vanity. The interior is split-level with the upper level featuring the sleeping area and a comfortable living area on the lower level. Rooms have a relaxed coastal feel with double glass doors leading onto a large balcony or patio. Additional in-room amenities include CD player, bathrobes and fully stocked mini bar. Interconnecting rooms are available.
Beachfront Rooms
Situated beachside with easy access to the beach through a tropical garden, guests can enjoy filtered views over Brammo Bay from most rooms. Upstairs rooms have balconies and down stairs rooms have a patio and lead onto the gardens and the beach. Rooms are comfortable with modern dιcor and contemporary cane and timber furniture on a splitlevel layout. Rooms have a spacious living and sleeping area and ensuite facilities with combined bath and shower. Rooms feature one king and one single bed; family rooms are available with one king and two single beds. Additional in-room amenities include bathrobes and fully stocked mini bar. Interconnecting rooms are available.
Garden Cabanas
Set amongst tropical gardens and arranged in groups of four, Garden Cabanas are a short stroll away from the central complex, resort facilities and beach. Rooms are comfortable and feature contemporary cane and timber furniture and a small outdoor area. Rooms contain a separate ensuite with shower. All rooms feature one queen and one single bed, or family configurations are available with one queen and two single beds.
Banfield Rooms
Located in tropical gardens, these rooms are a short stroll away from the central complex, resort facilities and beach. Rooms are comfortable and spacious and contain a separate ensuite with shower. The upstairs rooms feature one queen bed and one single bed in the sleeping area and a separate ensuite with shower. Interconnecting rooms are available. The downstairs rooms feature a family configuration with one queen and two single beds (in a separate room) and separate ensuite with shower.
Check In / Check Out Times
Check-in 2.00pm / Check-out 11.00am
Bedding Configurations
| Room Type (160 Rooms) | Bedding Configuration | Room Capacity using existing bedding |
Room Capacity using rollaway bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Suite | 1 King bed, 1 single bed | 3 | 4 |
| Beachfront Room | 1 King bed, 1 single bed | 3 | 4 |
| Family Beachfront Room | 1 King bed, 2 single beds | 4 | 5 |
| Large Family Beachfront Room | 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 1 single bed | 5 | n/a |
| Garden Cabana | 1 Queen bed, 1 single bed | 3 | n/a |
| Family Garden Cabana | 1 Queen bed, 2 single beds | 4 | 5 |
| Banfield Room | 1 Queen bed, 1 single bed | 3 | n/a |
| Family Banfield Room | 1 Queen bed, 2 single beds | 4 | 5 |
Further Information
Climate
Tropical climate, average year round temperature of approximately 29° Celsius (85° Fahrenheit).
What to Bring
Casual resort style clothing for daytime, smart casual for after 6.00pm. Also include suitable footwear for beach and island walks.
Restaurant & Bar Facilities
The range and style of dining options available at Dunk Island are dependent on weather conditions and the number of guests at the resort.
Beachcomber Restaurant
Tariff includes breakfast and dinner daily. Full buffet breakfast is served from 7.00am to 10.00am and 3 course table d'hote or themed buffet dinner from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Dunk Island specialises in fresh tropical style cuisine.
Outdoor Evening Dining
Enjoy a variety of outdoor casual dining options poolside and overlooking the glorious sunsets and starry nights above Brammo Bay. Gourmet BBQs offer traditional Aussie fare whilst So Wok Kitchen offers the true Asian kitchen style of fun dining. Weather permitting.
EJs on the Deck
Offering casual brasserie style meals and snacks for lunch from 11.30am to 4.30pm.
The Terrace
Situated below Cascades Pool, this restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine (Seasonal).
Jetty Cafι
An up market cafι serving lunches daily and featuring fresh seafood cuisine.
Plantation Bar & Lounge
Open from 10.00am to midnight, serving tropical cocktails in a relaxing atmosphere.
Cascade Pool Bar
Open from 11.00am to 4.30pm daily, serving an assortment of sandwiches and a complete range of drinks.
Complimentary Activities
Childrens Playground Coonanglebah Farm Nature and History Walks Tennis (Indoor and outdoor) Badminton Squash Archery (min age 12 years) Bocce Croquet Gym Equipment Gym and Fitness Classes Table Tennis Beach and Pool Volleyball Aqua Aerobics Snorkeling Lessons Catamarans Paddle Skis Sailboards Nightly entertainment
Charges Apply
9 Hole Golf Course Rainforest and Beach Horse Rides (for adults and children 11 years or over) Pony Rides (for children under 11 years) Mountain Bike Tours Artists Colony Visits Tandem Skydiving Scenic Flights Private beach drop off/pick up Waterskiing Wake Boarding Tube Rides Dinghy Hire Sea Kayak Tours Fishing Charters Day Trips to the Great Barrier Reef Full or 1/2 day boat charters to explore the Family Island Group Sunset Cruise Diving Day Trips Kids Club (for children 3-12 years inclusive) Some activities are subject to weather conditions.
Spa of Peach & Plently
Created to blend harmoniously with our rainforest gardens in a subtle eastern style. Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit through indulging in a range of spa treatments from facials to body wraps and massage. Open between 9.30am and 6.00pm. Bookings essential and charges apply.
Services & Facilities
Reception is open from 7.30am to 9.30pm Major Credit Cards accepted Foreign Exchange and Travellers Cheques cashed EFTPOS facility available Safety Deposit Facilities Postal Service Daily Activities Program Internet Kiosk Guest Laundry Facilities Resort Boutique Coonanglebah Farm Two Swimming Pools
