Sunday May 3
- Final 16 Applicants arrive on Hamilton Island
- Official welcome and group lunch
- Swimming task - applicants demonstrate their ability to swim
- Preview the Island Caretaker's luxury residence, Blue Pearl
- Welcome dinner - a Beachside Queensland Barbeque
Monday May 4
- All aboard Fantasea Adventure Cruising transfer to Fantasea's Reefworld located at Hardy Reef, the Great Barrier Reef
- Snorkelling experience at Reefworld - applicants will explore Hardy Reef's underwater playground of marine life and stunning corals
- Scenic seaplane transfer to Hayman - a chance to get an aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef and maybe even see famous Heart Reef
- An exclusive 'Taste of Queensland' lunch, prepared and presented by Hayman's world class chefs. Applicants will get a taste of Queensland indulging in fresh local produce.
- Luxury boat transfer to Hamilton Island for afternoon media interviews
- Individual blog task, see what the applicants thought of their day under their individular profiles
- Dinner at Romano's Restaurant overlooking the stunning Hamilton Island Marina
Tuesday May 5
- All aboard 'Voyager', a 23 metre catamaran, to Daydream Island
- Feed the fish & sailing experience on Daydream Island - applicants will meet and feed marine life including Stingrays and Barramundi, then participate in a sailing and kayaking experience
- Transfer aboard Voyager to Whitehaven Beach, with its crystal clear waters, pristine silica sand stretching over 7km along uninhabited Whitsunday Island
- Applicants will meet the National Park Rangers who look after the world heritage Great Barrier Reef and Islands and learn about the amazing and fragile eco-system and marine life
- Voyager transfer to Hamilton Island for afternoon media interviews
- Individual blog task, see what the applicants thought of their day under their individual profiles
- Dinner at Manta Ray Restaurant
Wednesday May 6
- Formal interviews scheduled through-out the morning
- When not in an interview, applicants will participate in various scheduled activities across Hamilton Island including making brunch with famous Australian chef Matt Moran, creating mocktails with one of the skilled Hamilton Island bartenders and painting with local artist Donna Gibb
- Island Caretaker official announcement from 3:00pm EST (5:00am UTC)
- Applicant media interviews
- Celebratory Street Party on Hamilton Island