October 5, 2026

Did You Know? You Can Visit An Island Once Owned By A Hollywood Legend

Dunk Island has attracted famous admirers over the years, including author and adventurer Edmund James Banfield, whose writings helped make the island famous.

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Just four kilometres offshore from Mission Beach, the island combines rainforest-covered hills, secluded beaches and spectacular views back toward the mainland.

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It feels remote, yet it's sitting just offshore from one of Queensland's most accessible tropical coastlines. Think history: cassowarycoasttourism.com.au

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