Dunk Island, a lush green tropical island is located 4 km off the coast, 160 km north of Townsville and 120 km south of Cairns. It is a tropical island with rainforest, beaches and wildlife with green-clad slopes rising gently from the sea to Mt Koo-tal-oo. Dunk Island is the northern-most and largest of the Family Islands group, rising to 271 metres at its peak.
It was once, along with other islands in the group, hills on the eastern side of Australia prior to ocean levels rising at the end of the last ice age, around 10,000 years ago.
History of Dunk Island
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.
Adventure Travel & Tours on Dunk Island
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used on Dunk Island
On Dunk Island the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks on Dunk Island all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines on Dunk Island all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels on Dunk Island
On Dunk Island there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security on Dunk Island
Dunk Island in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Dunk Island every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather on Dunk Island
The weather on Dunk Island is seasonal with 2 distinctive seasons : May - Oct (Dry Season), Nov - April (Green Season) To get more information on the weather on Dunk Island, Australia, then click here.
Travel to Dunk Island
It is accessed by ferry and taxi services from Mission Beach, and flights from Cairns and Townsville.
The Island
The island is home to Dunk Island Resort, a relatively exclusive resort popular with couples.
There is an area on the island for day-trippers. It has adequate facilities and a place called the Jetty Bar, which serves food and drinks.
The Dunk Island Resort offers a range of facilities and activities such as swimming pools, skydiving, horse riding and Barrier Reef snorkelling and diving.
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