Whitsundays

Whitsundays is located in Queensland, Australia. A group of attractive coral reef islands. The main on shore base for the Whitsundays is Airlie Beach. The Whitsundays eGuide is the definitive guide to Whitsundays.

The Whitsundays comprises 74 beautiful islands that lie cradled in the Great Barrier Reef . With lush tropical foliage, crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, they rightfully take their place as one of Australia 's top tourist destinations.

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The Whitsundays are in the centre of the Great Barrier Reef and stretch from the coast off Townsville along to Mackay. Formed by volcanic movement, they were originally inhabited by the Ngaro Aborigines who were skilled fishermen, capitalising on the abundance of food resources that the islands and sea had to offer.

The pioneers arrived in the early 1800s to take advantage of the rich grazing land on the islands and over the ensuing years some of the islands were inhabited and people began to visit them for day trips. However, it wasn't really until roads and accessibility was improved in the 1960s that they became a popular tourist destination.

There are two airports in the Whisundays ( Great Barrier Reef Airport and Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine), offering domestic flights to major Australian airports. There is a twice-weekly rail service from Cairns and Brisbane to Proserpine and a Greyhound service that operates from Brisbane and Cairns to Airlie Beach .

Many of the larger resorts will offer island transfers from the mainland and there is also a ferry service that operates to most resorts.

There are some truly spectacular resorts dotted amongst the Whitsundays and it has long been a destination for honeymooners. However, it also makes a great family getaway and there is accommodation to suit everyone. If you are taking a boat tour then you will have the opportunity to sleep on board, or perhaps out under the stars on deck.

The Whitsundays are an attraction in their own right and a trip there is all about experiencing this pristine collection of islands. A Whitsundays boat tour is the best way to really appreciate the clear blue skies and turquoise waters and there are many to choose from. You can go out on a day tour, or spend a week cruising around the islands.

Snorkelling and swimming are two activities that should be indulged in on your trip to the Whitsundays. You will see spectacular colours as you swim down to the reef and see tropical fish in their natural habitat. If you fancy getting a real overview of the islands, helicopter or light aircraft tours can be arranged. Individual resorts will also offer an array of activities so check out the details before you book if there is something specific you'd like to do. Watersports, golf, walking, fine dining – it's all there to be enjoyed.

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