These Aborigines called Bedarra 'Biagurra'. The island then went through a number of ownership changes until 1957 when Ken and Cynthia Druitt bought the island and subsequently opened a small resort. The Island Itself Location Five kilometres off the Queensland coast, midway between Townsville and Cairns and approximately 6.5 km south of Dunk Island. Description of the island Lush tropical rainforests. Occasional hidden coves.
Access is via Dunk Island.
Guests are escorted to a launch which awaits their arrival at Dunk Islands Jetty. Overseas flights direct into Cairns. Dinghies moored near the resort Activities on the island Sailboarding, tennis, bushwalking, snorkelling, paddleskiing and catamaran sailing. Rods, reels, bait, tackle and a fishing dinghy are also available. Resort on the Island History Ken and Cynthia Druitt bought the Bedarra Hideaway area, cultivated the existing gardens and developed a small tourist resort in 1957.