Brampton Island, QUEENSLAND
Airing Date: May 12th, 2003
If you're looking for the perfect romantic getaway for two, look no further than Brampton Island. Located just 32 kilometres north-east of Mackay, Brampton Island welcomes honeymooners and couples to its white sandy shores.
The P&0 Resort offers 106 rooms, all nestled around a beautiful beach with tall palm trees. If you really want to spoil yourself, stay at one of the Premium Ocean View Rooms. These rooms offer the best view of the water, have a king sized bed, large and comfortable lounge chairs and contemporary furnishings. A CD player, waffle weave bathrobes and aromatherapy oil burners are just some of the exclusive features that are included. In addition, each room features an outdoor area with a private sun lounge where you can put your feet up and relax.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy your time on the island. Aside from the usual activities like bushwalking, swimming and playing golf, there are a range of new activities to check out. There's the giant aqua trampoline, a snorkel safari, jet-ski tours, windsurfing, archery, educational walks, sunset wine and cheese cruises and jazz on the jetty. No matter whether you're a water baby or the sporty type, your tastes are catered for on Brampton Island.
The Bluewater Restaurant is the resort's main dining area, offering a full buffet breakfast, a smorgasbord lunch and a 3-course table d'hote or themed buffet for dinner. For seafood lovers, an extravagant seafood dinner is held once a week, with all the seafood you can eat.
Night time entertainment is held at the Aqua Bar or the Blue Room. The Aqua Bar serves drinks like cocktails and smoothies and features nightly entertainment including karaoke or games nights. The Blue Room Lounge area overlooks the beautiful water and includes an interpretive area and an internet kiosk.
The facts
Launch transfers from Mackay to Brampton Island cost $92 per person return. Helicopter transfers are $188 return.
Five night packages to Brampton start at $830 per person twin share including all meals.
Brampton Island
Tel: 1800 737 678
Mackay Tourism
Tel: 07 49522677
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
