DAYDREAM ISLAND NAKED MERMAIDS THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
Daydream Island
One of many islands within the Whitsunday Islands group in Queensland, Australia. A part of the Great Barrier Reef. Daydream Island is small in size. One km in length and 400m at its widest. The highest point, fifty-one metres above sea level.
Daydream Island is in the Whitsundays Island group 5km off the Queensland mainland. An easy 30 minute ferry transfer from Hamilton Island where daily interstate flights arrive. Much smaller and laid back than the highrise of Hamilton Island. All walking tracks and sights can be done within an easy one hour stroll.
Naked Mermaids of the Great Barrier Reef
Three life-size mermaid statues named Serenity, Aphrodesia, and Infinity, symbolizing mind, body, and spirit respectively, once graced the main foreshore of the island resort. These stunning sculptures were a beloved feature, captivating visitors with their beauty and significance. Serenity exuded a sense of calm and tranquility, while Aphrodesia represented love and passion, and Infinity embodied the eternal connection between the physical and spiritual realms.
However, the devastating Cyclone Debbie in 2017 wrought havoc on the island, washing away these iconic statues along with the memories they held. Despite the passage of time, the absence of Serenity, Aphrodesia, and Infinity is keenly felt by both locals and tourists alike. Their disappearance left a void in the landscape, a reminder of the destructive power of nature.
In the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie, the island resort underwent a complete renovation to restore its former glory. While the physical damage caused by the cyclone has been repaired, the emotional and symbolic loss of the mermaid statues lingers on. The decision not to replace them speaks to the island's resilience and ability to adapt to change, yet their absence serves as a poignant reminder of the impermanence of beauty and the cycle of creation and destruction that defines the natural world.
The island resort has been fully renovated after cyclone Debbie. Updated accommodation and attractions. A new replacement Outdoor Cinema. A new underwater observatory A new expanded Living Reef experience lagoon with more than 100 species of marine fish rays etc. spreads 200m through the resort.
Kayak's are available for hire. Kayak around the island.
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Daydream Island Mermaids
