The Whitsunday Coast and Islands are a very extraordinary part of Australia. There are 74 different islands which make up the Whitsunday Islands. Located centrally on the Queensland Coast 150km north of Mackay and 300km south of Townsville yet right in the heart of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. The Whitsunday Islands are unique, exotic and outstandingly beautiful, one of those rare, unforgettable places, just nature at her best.
Whitsunday Islands have a diverse range of tropical island resorts and hotels as well as the coastal resort village of Airlie Beach. Relax, swim, and enjoy the breathtaking ocean views or take advantage of the myriad of activities and tours the Whitsundays has to offer on land, sea and in the air. The sheltered warm waters of the Whitsunday Islands make boating of all kinds irresistible, sail yourself around the calm waters of the Whitsundays or choose a charter and be pampered. There are day trips and longer trips, as well as sunset cruises to the Whitsunday Islands allowing you to experience the beauty of the sun setting over the Whistundays.
You can camp on Denman Island, Henning Island, Hook Island, Lindeman Island, Long Island, North Molle Island, Planton Island, Shaw Island, South Molle Island, South Repulse Island, Tancred Island, Thomas Island and Whitsunday Island. Book your camping and buy camping permits from the EPA.
For attractions and sightseeing, visit Attractions Australia.
Tuesday:
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Mostly Sunny. Warm.
26 - 32
Wednesday:
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Thunderstorms Early. Morning Clouds. Warm. Humid.
26 - 31
Thursday:
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Mostly Sunny. Warm. Humid.
25 - 30
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