Whitsundays Attractions
The Whitsundays.... with all its wonder, all its beauty.... you will be awestruck by the shear gloriousness (Not sure if thats a word or not, but it sounds good) of this wonderful part of Australia. Whitsunday attractions and activities makes up just a small reason why this area is one of the most visited places in Australia each year by people all over the world. Imagine yourself relaxing on brilliant white sandy beaches, swimming in warm turquoise water, snorkelling amongst tropical fish, enjoying breathtaking ocean views, and taking advantage of the myriad of activities and tours the Whitsundays has to offer on land, sea and in the air.
An island paradise set in crystal clear waters and fringed by magnificent reef formations the untouched beauty of the Whitsundays is the true attraction. Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsunday islands and offers visitors the perfect cosmopolitan atmosphere to begin one of the most amazing holiday experiences available to tourists. With an intriguing array of tropical island destinations nestled in amongst the turquoise waters that are sure to take your breath away the Whitsunday's attractions are not to be missed. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's largest living natural configuration and is visible from outer space. World Heritage listed, the Great Barrier Reef has become renowned as the eighth wonder of the world. You can enjoy snorkelling, skiing, jetskiing, parasailing, diving and even have a go at catching the elusive ‘big one’ on the outer reef.
This tropical sub-rainforest region in Queensland, Australia is around 1125 kilometres north of Brisbane, or 725 kilometres south of Cairns. The Whitsundays offers the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef along with many tropical islands and golden beaches including the famous Whitehaven Beach, regarded as one of the best beaches in the world.
The islands, the waterways and the coast - there are so many holiday temptations in the Whitsundays and the coastal town of Airlie Beach. With a selection of quality Whitsunday island and Airlie Beach accommodation, from island resorts to luxury apartments and a range of tours to enjoy the spectacular Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday region, we offer friendly service and personal assistance to book your accommodation and tours in the Whitsundays.
The Cumberland and Northumberland Island groups, commonly called the Whitsunday Islands, form the largest offshore island chain on Australia's east coast. You can skipper your own yacht, go sailing for the day, snorkel and scuba dive at the second largest dive destination in Australia, explore rainforests, or be pampered in a luxury resort.
Each of the Whitsunday Islands has a distinctive character of its own. Choose from being pampered in five star luxury to a range of moderate accommodation that caters for singles, couples and families alike. Many island resorts provide babysitting and Kids Clubs.
Can't decide which of these magnificent islands to stay at? Why not mix and match to design a holiday that is best suited to you. To island hop you can either base yourself on the coast and visit islands of your choice during the day, visit a different island each night, sail in the calm waters, or cruise the islands at your own pace on a chartered yacht or motor cruiser. On the Whitsunday coast at Airlie Beach, Whitsunday accommodation choices range from five star indulgence to apartments and hotel style - many with ocean views.
There are numerous ways to explore the wonders of the Whitsunday Islands and a sailing holiday is perhaps one of the most relaxing. You can choose from a wide variety of Whitsunday Bareboats including sailing yachts, motor cruisers or catamarans.
The calm waters and secluded island coves of the Whitsunday Islands creates the perfect environment for a boating holiday on the Great Barrier Reef. Drop anchor in a secluded island cove, explore beautiful beaches or visit a Whitsunday island resort.
There are plenty of amazing things to see and do around Whitsundays. Whether you're in the mood for something relaxing, action-packed or guided, there's something to suit everyone's tastes. The Whitsunday attractions are endless, so come see for yourself, we're sure you'll agree too!