There are two airports in the region, offering flights from most capital cities.

• Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) has direct flights from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Once you’ve landed, there is a direct boat transfer to Daydream Island or The Port of Airlie.
• Proserpine Airport (PPP) is a 40km drive from the Port of Airlie where you can get a 30-minute boat transfer direct to Daydream Island.

• Island Packages – A ferry transfer is included from both Hamilton Island and Proserpine Airports to Daydream Island.
• Yacht Packages – you will need to make your own way to/from the airport to the the Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach. There is the option for ferry transfers from Hamilton Island or shuttle/taxi from Prosperine Airport.

We have 2 package options available, Island Packages will have you staying at  Daydream Island Resort and Yacht Packages will have you staying onboard one of two sailing yachts.

Both package options will have a range of activities for you to enjoy free of charge, such as swimming, snorkeling and stand up paddle boarding. There will be a range of additional activities on offer which can be pre-booked and pre-paid at a later stage. These include scenic flights, reef tours, jet ski rentals and more.

Daydream Island is small, only 1km from north to south so you can stroll the whole island in 15 minutes.

Daydream Island boasts three signature restaurants, Infinity is an innovative Asian fusion restaurant, Graze is a classic buffet with a diverse range of cuisine and Inkstone Kitchen and Bar focuses on modern Australian cuisine. With three new bars on the Island there are plenty of options to keep you well fed and hydrated.

Guests are not permitted to bring their own food or beverages onto Daydream Island, including alcohol.  If you purchased a Yacht Package you can bring your own drinks onboard the yacht but you must not take them to shore.

There are two types of ‘stingers’ in the area: the Irukandji Jellyfish and the Box Jellyfish. These are present year-round, but there is a higher risk between October and May. It is therefore recommended to wear a protective stinger suit.

• Yacht packages include 4 nights accommodation onboard Atlantic Clipper or New Horizon, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, pick up and drop off at Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach as well as access to 3 days of music across 3 stunning locations.
• Island packages include 4 nights accommodation at Daydream Island Resort, daily buffet breakfast, return ferry transfers from the Port of Airlie or Hamilton Island Marina and 3 days festival access at our 3 stunning locations.

• Yacht packages include all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. You will be required to bring your own drinks which can be chilled onboard and ice will be provided.
• Island packages include daily buffet breakfast only. Lunch and dinner can be purchased from one of three restaurants on the island.

Packages will be available online from Tuesday 6th April until sold out.

Please visit the Dream Machine packages page for package descriptions and price guide.

The packages have been set as 4nights/3 days and can not be amended. If you would like add additional nights at Daydream Island Resort we can assist with booking once you receive your confirmation.

The initial deposit is $400pp (plus ticketing fee) with the balance due on 6th August, 2021 through our travel partner Liquid Snow Tours. Please note final balance is not an automatic charge, you will need to pay manually.

All major credit/debit cards will be accepted for initial deposit. Final balance can be paid by credit/debit card or bank transfer.

The packages are not refundable for change of mind, injury, illness, breakups, or change in circumstance preventing you from travelling. Except in the case the event is cancelled due to government restrictions on events or travel due to COVID-19, you will be entitled to a full refund. Refunds will only be available to people within Australia.

Yes, we encourage you to book as a group to ensure we can accommodate you close to each other.

Not unless you want to pay twice the price. We have allocated a few single packages on Daydream Island and there are single bunks available on New Horizon sailing yacht.

To guarantee your booking in the same cabin on New Horizon, you will need to book your packages in the one transaction.

Yes, if you can no longer attend you are welcome to transfer your package to someone else. Any deposits made will be transferred to the new person so you will have to sort finances yourselves. You will need to advise the Dream Machine team in writing and change the name on the ticket. If you have purchased a twin/triple/quad package you will need to transfer the whole package. There is no official resale facility.

Your confirmation will be sent as soon as you make the booking. The itinerary and additional activities will be sent in the following weeks.

Travel Insurance is recommended to cover you for cancellation costs incase of illness, injury or other reasons preventing you from travelling.

You will only be able to purchase a package, there will be no festival only tickets.

Yes, you will be provided with a wristband for identification when you arrive at your accommodation.

The festival will be held across 3 days at 3 different venues in the Whitsundays, including Daydream Island, Paradise Cove and a yet to be revealed location.

Yes, there will be food and drinks available to purchase at all Dream Machine events.

No, you are not permitted to bring alcohol to any Dream Machine events, bag checks will be carried out upon entry.

Yes, cards will be accepted and encouraged at all events.

Yes, there will be first aid on hand at all events.

You must be 18+ to attend Dream Machine, including staying on the yachts or on Daydream Island. Please make sure you bring valid ID.

The timetable will be released in the week leading up to the event.

You can request a new electronic ticket by clicking on the link in your confirmation email. If you loose your wrist band whilst at the event we will request proof of purchase before providing a new one.