Barefoot Lodge, Airlie Beach, Austrália

When you dream of an island holiday, this is what you're dreaming of - hammocks swinging under palm trees, white sandy beaches, gentle waves lapping at the shore and 2,500 acres of tropical rainforest to explore.

Barefoot Lodge, Long Island, located in the Whitsundays at the entrance to the Great Barrier Reef, offers budget accommodation on an unforgettable tropical island surrounded by stunning National Park and sparkling blue waters.

Enjoy the great outdoors walking through tropical vine forests - Long Island's bush walks are considered by many to be some of the best in the Whitsunday Islands group. The 20kms of scenic walking tracks and palm fringed beaches offers fantastic views and encounters with local wildlife.

On the other hand, you could just kick back and relax on the beach, or sip a cool drink at the pool bar. On Long Island, it’s up to you!

Barefoot Lodge offers dorm style (4 bunks per room) or double/twin room accommodation, both with shared bathroom facilities. It is situated immediately behind Long Island Resort with access to all the resort facilities.

There is a host of activities and entertainment, beautiful views and beaches, restaurants, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars and so much more.

Set in tropical grounds amidst frangipanis, coconut palms and vibrant flame trees and with one of the Whitsunday's best beaches, Long Island is truly a tropical island paradise.

Barefoot Lodge gives you the options to enjoy the island in comfort while sticking to your budget. All rooms are fan cooled and have access to shared bathrooms.

If travelling by air 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 into either airports will then require a ferry service to Long Island.

By Launch from the mainland [Shute Harbour or Abel Point Marina] or Hamilon Island a local ferry company operates regular services.

Please contact Long Island Reservations on 1800 075 125 or email longisland@oceanhotels.com.au for any advice or booking of your ferry transfers.