All About the Whitsundays
Crystal blue waters with the coolest shades of green. Pearly-white sand beaches. Exciting water sports. World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. All these endless possibilities to experience in the magical islands of the Whitsundays. The pictures say it all!
Where is it?
Situated off Queensland, the Whitsundays lie at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef, halfway between Brisbane and Cairns on Australia’s East Coast.
How to Get There
Airlie Beach is the gateway to the islands. Cruising the Whitsundays’ pure aqua waters is the way to go. There are companies that provide the yacht cruise, as well all as a number of private charters to help you get started in the islands.
Top Places to See, Best Things to Do
• Whithaven Beach – the magnificent pure-white sands of this place capture the heart of every backpacker and sailor alike. It is world-renowned for it is truly a heaven to behold with its turquoise blue waters. The beach is a wide arc with an inlet on one end.
• Water Sports – Sailing and guided cruise tours are popular for a great holiday in the island. Equally sought-after alternatives include swimming, snorkelling, and sun-soaking along its coast.
• National Parks – several national parks are fertile for some adventure bushwalking, camping, and platypus spotting.
• Airlie Beach – features fancy restaurants, bars, and clubs for some kick-ass partying!
Discovering its Natural Beauty
The island of Whitsundays is part of a marine park as it falls within the World Heritage Barrier Reef. The place is a drowned landscape whose islands are actually the tips of mountains surrounded by corals. The Great Barrier Reef is at least 60km from the mainland. The Whitsundays is composed of about 90 unspoilt islands just like bits of paradise.