The Friendly Island
Newcastle Herald
Saturday April 15, 2000
GUESTS can set their own pace at South Molle Island Resort, described as the Whitsunday's most romantic and friendly island.
General manager Ray Waters said people returned to the island time after time to savour the hospitality and entertainment.
`We pride ourselves on excellent, friendly service and giving our guests a unique taste of the beautiful Whitsundays,' he said.
People can choose the style of holiday that suits them best, from peace and quiet to full-on sporting and social activities.
Picnic at a secluded beach and while away the day swimming, and at night count the stars from your beachside bungalow.
The island's national park has 16km of walking tracks, which pass through cool forests to lookouts with spectacular views of the Whitsunday islands.
For the energetic, South Molle has golf, tennis and basketball plus windsurfing and paddle skiing. All non-motorised activities are free. For the more adventurous there is water skiiing and paraflying.
The island offers superb scuba diving and tuition is available at the resort.
Trips to the Great Barrier Reef, island and sunset cruises, and game fishing and sailing excursions are also available. A helicopter flight over the reef is another option.
The major resort facilities are located around a big swimming pool which also has a children's wading pool.
The pool surrounds also incorporates the entertainment area, which overlooks the bay and has two bars, a dance floor, stage and lounge area.
Live entertainment is held every night. Each Friday night resort guests and day visitors become part of the South Molle Island tradition, the Flames of Polynesia Show.
Men and women dressed in bright, flamboyant costumes show their strength, skill and talent performing traditional dances and flame twirling. A seafood smorgasbord is also served.
Children are not forgotten. South Molle Island Kids (SMIRK) is a free club for kids five and under and it runs all year.
© 2000 Newcastle Herald
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