What makes it 87% Kids-Friendly: Kids club, lifeguarded pools, mini golf and interactive Living Reef give full-day engagement; need supervision near open water and extra fees for some tours raise cost.
Why 1-2 days visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time for water sports, kids club and evening activities without rushing.
Cockatoo Kids Club:
Full-day program with treasure hunts, crafts and beach games for 4โ12 year olds.
Tip: Book a spot at least one day ahead to guarantee entry.
Living Reef Underwater Observatory:
View 100+ fish species and touch starfish in the central lagoon.
Tip: Visit early morning when rays are most active and crowds are low.
Outdoor Cinema:
Evening family-friendly movies under the stars by the pool.
Tip: Bring a light blanket and arrive 15 minutes early to choose seats.
Coral Beach Swimming & Snorkelling:
Shallow, calm water with free masks for kids to spot fish close to shore.
Tip: Use the free snorkel gear and stick to marked swimming areas.
Resort Pools with Lifeguard:
Three sea-view pools plus a childrenโs wading pool with trained lifeguards.
Tip: Check daily lifeguard schedules and rotate pools to avoid midday sun.
Mini Golf:
18-hole course set in tropical gardens suitable for all ages.
Tip: Pick up scorecards at reception and play before dinner to avoid heat.

Ricardo Martins
The island is beautiful, the staff is multicultural and very kind and helpful in every way (shout out to Gabriel, and Maxxi). Our kids loved feeding the kangaroos and the stingray ($50 paid separately) in a immerse experience. The island also offer kayak, stand-up, catamaran and snorkelling at no extra costs any day up to 3pm. Snorkelling at lover's cove is a must-do, specially if the sea is calm....
Eloise Emmett
Awesome spot for 4 nights with the family . Kids/teens loved the island and activities. All the staff we met were very friendly. Living reef was fantastic and it was fun to sit by the reef at meals. Food was all good quality, for a family style venue. Our room was great I think we were lucky with the position we stepped out to the 2 main pools.
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While the facilities are good, I believe there is room for improvement in service and cleanliness. I hope the front desk staff can develop stronger service awareness and show more attentiveness to guests. Enhancing the overall hygiene standards would also greatly improve the guest experience. With these improvements, the resort has the potential to become a truly family-friendly vacation destinati...
Rob m
Rob and Di here. Just thought we would send you a few words on our recent holiday. A few people stood out with thier bubbly personalities, not to take away from all staff we met on our stay. The whole facility was enjoyable. I personally had not been there diving on the reef and enjoying the area with my young family since about 1996. I'm knocking 70 now Di about the same. A shout out to these pe...
Stephen Julian
So sad. Booked 5 rooms for our annual family holiday. Confirmed months ago as superior ocean view rooms close together. Arrived and were allocated standard rooms. No explanation at check in and we did not know until we went to our rooms. Reception blamed the back office. Unable to move us as they were full! Three of the five rooms had issues with either air conditioning or tv. Multiple calls and v...
Stinger season runs November to May; wear a stinger suit or swim in protected pools during these months.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Cockatoo Kids Club (2 kids) | AUD 100 |
| Guided Fish Feeding (2 kids) | AUD 80 |
| Mini Golf (family) | AUD 40 |
| Meals (family lunch/dinner) | AUD 80 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 300 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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