Long Island Resort Activities
Enjoy the magic of nature with 20 km of scenic walking tracks, explore the 2500 acres of national park and palm fringed beaches ? ideal for all ages and fitness levels. For those who enjoy the great outdoors or simply wish to enjoy the complete Long Island experience, you may wish to completely circumnavigate the Island by foot. You will endure 9 hours of walking, hiking, climbing but the memories will last forever. As the sun sets behind the mountains of the Conway National Park, its last light shimmers across the water. A truly magical sight through the palm trees and the Resort surrounds. This also heralds the nightly flight of the fruit bats as they momentarily darken the sky at dusk silently flying across the expansive courtyard and off into the night. The outside world is forgotten as you are submersed in nature?s wonders.
The exotic howling bird, the flightless curlew, another of nights many magical creatures will soon run and prop as it sneaks through the gardens and onto the beach to search for crabs and worms. Occasionally, it lets out a howl that leaves no doubt in your mind that you are certainly holidaying on a magical Island. Then right on cue, the small wallabies come out of the hills and hop along the beach scratching for underground fresh water. This sight is one of great wonderment as usually our wallaby friends are associated with the outback not a magical island setting with palm trees and sandy beaches. No Whitsunday getaway is complete without enjoying the Great Barrier Reef. Long Island boasts coral reef only 150 metres off shore. Snorkels, Fins and other equipment is available, a sight not to be missed! From the young to the young at heart, Long Island Resort caters for everyone.
We pride ourselves on the suitability of our facilities for all age groups, with an extensive range of daily activities in which to participate. Alternatively, indulge yourself by lazing on the beach in front of your room and soak in your surroundings ? a cocktail from our pool bar really does enhance this experience! Long Island Resort boasts a comprehensive range of water sports, parasailing, jet skiing, catamaran sailing, glass bottom water bikes, water-skiing, fishing trips and Island cruises are all available. Indulge in an island picnic utilizing the 20kms of bush tracks, our water sport team will even arrange for a picnic hamper to be waiting for you on your arrival at the secluded Sandy Bay.
Long Island Resort offers a host of activities and entertainment suitable for the all ages. As one of the world's most picturesque holiday destinations, at Long Island Resort we invite you to relax in this peaceful tropical setting, surrounded by nature?s beauty. There is also a swim Up Beach Bar, 25 Metre Lap Pool , Table Tennis, 20 Kms Of Walking Tracks Through National Park Lands, Beach Volleyball, Bird Feeding, Fish Feeding, Coconut Throwing On The Beach, Two Floodlit Tennis Courts, Games Room, Spa and Sauna, Beachside Hammocks, Paddle Skis and Paddle Boats. Or perhaps you would like to try a spot of fishing, have a ride on a jet ski, go parasailing or water skiing. The list is truly endless when you are staying at Long Island Resort.
Long Island also boasts a dive shop, allowing guests the opportunity to scuba dive on the surrounding reef. The qualified dive instructor offers a complimentary scuba diving lesson in the resort pool each day from 10.30am, perfect for beginners or those who would like a refresher. Scuba diving courses and trips out to the reef are available for an additional cost, Long Island even gives you the opportunity to complete advanced and open water courses on the Great Barrier Reef.
The Whitsunday's are serviced by two domestic airports, Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island and Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland at Proserpine. Flying time is approximately 1.5 hours north of Brisbane, 2 hours north of Sydney, 3 hours from Melbourne and 1.5 hours from Cairns to Hamilton. Direct services operate from Cairns, Brisbane Sydney and Melbourne, with domestic and international connections via Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns airports. For airline schedules, contact your Travel Agent or Qantas. From Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island) Fantasea Cruises meet flights for a comfortable transfer to Long Island. From Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) regular Whitsunday Transit Coaches meet all flights for a 30 minute transfer to Shute Harbour where Fantasea Cruises Blue Ferries provide a regular 15 minute service to Long Island Resort. Alternatively you can decide to drive, or travel by train or coach to Airlie Beach from where you will jump on board a shuttle vessel that will take you across to the Island.
Long Island Resort can be holiday jam packed for of fun and activities or simply just sitting back, relaxing and watching the world go by. It is all completely up to you, of how you want to spend your time. Long Island Resort activities have a wide variety for the young and the young at heart. So call us today so we can begin to arrange your holiday to Long Island Resort.
