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 June
Estimated hotel price
$232
1 night at 3-star hotel
Daydream Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$232
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 Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Daydream Island departs from Sydney and takes around 2h 25m.

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 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 19 km 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 25m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Townsville.

Airports near Daydream Island

Airlines serving Daydream Island

United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (548 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (315 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)
$292+
Airlie Beach Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$184+
Reef View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$392+
Mantra Club Croc
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$169+

Hiring a car in Daydream Island

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72.

Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72.