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The weather for Dunk Island in degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F) above |
The weather for Dunk Island in degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F) above |
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== Dunk Island tourism == |
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[[Image:Dunk.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Mt Kootaloo behind Brammo Bay, Dunk Island]] The island is home to [[Dunk Island Resort]], and is a popular getaway for [[scuba diving]]. The resort is run by [[Voyages|Voyages Hotels and Resorts]] (formerly [[P&O]] resorts), has 160 rooms, and accommodates up to 400 guests. The resort is rather exclusive, and day-trippers to the island are discouraged from entering unless they have bought a day-ticket (which includes lunch) at the restaurant. |
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The resort does also offer services for day visitors, with a cafe and bar at the southern end of Brammo Bay (the main beach), and hire of equipment for water sports. Banana lounge chairs are conveniently located around the bar. |
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For the more energetic, the circuit trail around the island is extremely picturesque. It starts near E.J. Banfield's grave at the resort and climbs to the top of Mt Kootaloo, where you will find a stunning view over the Family Islands and Tam O'Shanter Point. The trail then drops down through rainforest to Coconut Beach on the southern side of the island. From there the trail leads you back to the resort. Allow between three and four hours, and remember to take some water with you. |
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Snorkelling on Dunk Island is limited due to poor fringing reefs and occasional poor visibility. Commercial dive/snorkel operators run from Mission Beach via Dunk Island to Beaver Reef, and this is the best option for those staying at the resort. |
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There is also a camping ground available for visitors as part of the National Park, and a network of walking trails are available for all to use. |
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===Getting there=== |
===Getting there=== |
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Most visitors to Dunk Island will arrive via the regular ferry and water taxi services that operate from [[Mission Beach]]. Mission Beach is serviced by major coach operators, and is an easy drive from either [[Cairns]] or [[Townsville]]. |
Most visitors to Dunk Island will arrive via the regular ferry and water taxi services that operate from [[Mission Beach]]. Mission Beach is serviced by major coach operators, and is an easy drive from either [[Cairns]] or [[Townsville]]. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.dunk-island.com/ Main Dunk Island resort website] - has lots of info about both the island and the resort. |
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==Aerial photos & maps== |
==Aerial photos & maps== |
Revision as of 12:23, 7 March 2007
Dunk Island lies 4 km off the Australian east coast in the Pacific Ocean, opposite the town of Mission Beach, Queensland. It is merely a range of hills running almost parallel with the main coastal range. The Family Islands National Park covers 7.3 km² while an airstrip, resort and farm cover the remaining 2.4 km² in the north-west.
The Indigenous Australian name for Dunk Island is Coonanglebah, “The Island of Peace and Plenty.” It received its European name from Captain Cook in 1770 after George Montague-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax.
It was once home to Edmund James Banfield and his wife. It is now a popular tourist destination. It is accessed by ferry and taxi services from Mission Beach, and flights from Cairns and Townsville.
Weather
JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
°C | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
°F | 90 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 80 | 82 | 86 | 88 | 90 |
The weather for Dunk Island in degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F) above
Getting there
Most visitors to Dunk Island will arrive via the regular ferry and water taxi services that operate from Mission Beach. Mission Beach is serviced by major coach operators, and is an easy drive from either Cairns or Townsville.
Dunk Island also has a small airstrip located near the resort, with flights connecting the island to both Cairns and Townville.
See also
Aerial photos & maps
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