Daydream Island travel guide

Daydream Island Tourism | Daydream Island Guide

You're Going to Love Daydream Island

Daydream Island is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Daydream Island has to offer.

When to visit Daydream Island

Daydream Island in May
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daydream Island in May
Estimated hotel price
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Daydream Island

Plane

When flying to Daydream Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Daydream Island include Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Daydream Island departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Daydream Island is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 147 miles from Daydream Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Townsville.

Plane

When flying to Daydream Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Daydream Island include Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Daydream Island departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Daydream Island is to pick up a car hire from Townsville, which is about 147 miles from Daydream Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Townsville.

Airports near Daydream Island

Airlines serving Daydream Island

Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (55 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (551 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (321 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (267 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Daydream Island

Most booked hotels in Daydream Island

Coral Sea Marina Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$294+
Airlie Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$185+
Reef View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$410+
Mantra Club Croc
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$164+

Hiring a car in Daydream Island

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Daydream Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Daydream Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17.