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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Daydream Island travel guide

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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
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daydream Island in May
Estimated hotel price
$272
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 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Daydream Island include Air India, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. 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 237 km from Daydream Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.

Plane

When flying to Daydream Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 19 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Daydream Island include Air India, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. 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 237 km from Daydream Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Townsville.

Airports near Daydream Island

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Daydream Island

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Daydream Island

Most booked hotels in Daydream Island

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Beach Club
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$808+
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Whitsunday Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$414+
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Palm Bungalows
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$439+
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Reef View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$411+
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Airlie Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Mantra Club Croc
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Daydream Island

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

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