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Dunk Island Location
Covering 1,000 Hectares, Dunk Island is located approximately 4 kilometres off the Tropical North Queensland coast (Mission Beach), midway between Townsville and Cairns.
 
Climate on Dunk Island
Tropical climate, average year-round temperature of approximately 29 degrees Celsius (85 degrees Fahrenheit).
 
Weather
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
32 31 31 30 27 26 25 27 28 30 31 32
90 88 88 86 80 79 77 80 82 86 88 90
 
Service and Facilities on Dunk Island
bulletReception is open from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm
bulletMajor credit cards accepted
bulletForeign exchange and travellers cheque facilities
bulletActivities Centre
bulletDaily activities program
bulletKids Club for children 3 - 12 years (nominal charges apply)
bulletBabysitting available (charges apply)
bulletSpa of Peace & Plenty - pampering centre
bulletDaily laundry service (dry cleaning is not available)
bulletGuest laundry facilities
bulletSafety deposit facilities
bulletPostal service
bulletInternet Kiosk
bulletEFTPOS facility
bulletBlue Butterfly Boutique for resort wear, souvenirs and basic pharmacy items
bulletTwo swimming pools
bulletThree floodlit tennis courts (1 indoor & 2 outdoor)
bulletGym equipment
bulletSquash court
bulletJogging track
bulletFor information on disabled facilities click here
bulletCoonanglebah Farm
bulletConference Room (maximum capacity 105 people)
bulletCheck in time is 2:00pm / Check out time is 11:00am
 
Getting to Cairns
Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Cairns, Queensland with Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar.  Most airlines have internet only sales available, so you will usually find a much cheaper air fare by booking online. We are more than happy to just book your accommodation and transfers.
 
Getting to Dunk Island from Cairns
By Air 
From Cairns, Hinterland operates the connecting flight between Cairns and Dunk Island (45 minutes).  Please note that there is a weight restriction for baggage on all Hinterland flights. The baggage weight limit is 16kg per person travelling. This baggage restriction will be enforced and excess baggage will have to be stored at the clients own expense. The times below are subject to change.

Flight 2 Departs Cairns 12.15 pm. Arrives Dunk 1.00 pm
Flight 4 Departs Cairns 2.30pm. Arrives Dunk 3.15pm.

Flight 1 Departs Dunk 9.45am. Arrives Cairns 10.30am.
Flight 3 Departs Dunk 1.15 pm. Arrives Cairns 2.00pm.

AUD$198.00 per adult and AUD$100.00 per child return.

By Coach/Launch
Mission Beach Dunk Island Connections and Quick Cat Cruises can provide transfers from Cairns which takes 3.5 hours from Cairns to Dunk Island. On arrival at Cairns Airport you just need to check into the Sun Palm Desk which is located in the terminal of both the International and Domestic Terminals. Clients need to reconfirm time and pick up point the day prior by calling 07 4059 2709.

Departs Cairns Airport   7.00 am Arrives Mission Beach 9.45 am. Departs Mission Beach 10.00 am. Arrives Dunk Island 10.25 am.
Departs Cairns Airport 11.30 am Arrives Mission Beach 1.45 pm. Departs Mission Beach   2.00 pm. Arrives Dunk Island   2.25 pm.*
Departs Cairns Airport   2.00 pm Arrives Mission Beach 4.00 pm. Departs Mission Beach   4.00 pm. Arrives Dunk Island   4.25 pm.

Departs Dunk Is    land  9.15 am Arrives Mission Beach 9.45 am. Departs Mission Beach 10.30 am. Arrives Cairns Airport 12.50 pm.
Departs Dunk Island  3.30 pm Arrives Mission Beach 4.00 pm. Departs Mission Beach   4.30 pm. Arrives Cairns Airport   6.35pm.

AUD$128.00 per adult and AUD$64.00 per child return from 1 April 07 - 31 March 08
AUD$140.00 per adult and AUD$70.00 per child return from 1 April 08 - 31 March 09

*Note this service is a water taxi

Self Drive and Launch
Another option is to hire a car and drive to Mission Beach (2 hours). Sugarland Car Rentals - www.sugarland.com.au offer a one way rental with only a AUD$25.00 one way drop off fee (plus car rental from AUD$70.00 per day). Please visit their website to book your car. Then you just need to book a launch from Mission Beach to Dunk Island at AUD$42.00 per adult and AUD$21.00 per child (3-14) return.

 
What to Bring
Casual resort style clothing for daytime, smart casual for after 6.00pm. Also include suitable footwear for beach and island walks.
 
 
 

For prompt, friendly and professional service, plan your Dunk Island Resort Holiday with a Queensland Island specialist who has been there and knows this resort well. We will:
- Compare prices to find you the best possible price
- Check availability with the resort
- Prepare your quote and contact you within 24 hours (usually a lot sooner)

If you want faster answers, simply click on the chat icon below and chat to a consultant live! Or call us on 617 3349 5665 from outside Australia or 07 3349 5665 from within Australia.  

 

So what are you waiting for? We would love to hear from you and look forward to assisting you to plan a wonderful holiday to Dunk Island.

 

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