Dunk Island
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Dunk Island resort on Australia’s east coast is one of the countries oldest island holiday resorts. During cyclone Larry in March 2007, many of the islands facilities were damaged beyond repair and the island was closed and almost totally rebuilt so now provides many new facilities. In March 2011 Cyclone yasi, category five, again lashed the island scoring a direct hit and completly destroyed the newly repaired resort. As of December 2011 the island has been sold and is to be totally rebuilt once again. Dunk Island lies off the far North Queensland coast, just south of Cairns and close to the mainland town of Mission Beach. Dunk Island is one of the most popular island resorts on the Queensland coast and is famous for its national park, its rainforest and the beautiful bushwalks that can be enjoyed. Dunk Island has great beaches and also features an 18 hole golf course which is quite challenging. The island is accessed by air from Cairns.
The Dunk Island resort has many different configurations and standards of Accommodation. There is something for the family holiday or a tropical wedding or even a perfect homeymoon. There are four types of accommodation on the island. These range from the Banfield rooms set amid the rain forest to the beautiful beachside Bayview suites. These room types may be changed as the new resort takes shape. Activities available include a superb Health Spa with a magnificent tropical garden setting, dive and snorkel trips,,jet skiing, swimming as well as tennis courts, squash courts, conference facilities, and a magnificent swimming pool. Other facilities and activities include walking tracks, windsurfing and catamaran sailing and an excellent golf course.
If you choose to stay at Dunk Island in Queensland, Australia you will experience one of the leading resorts that lie in these beautiful waters that are so close to the rainforests of Mission Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.
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