The Whitsundays are spectacular – imagine the bluest of waters, sundrenched beaches and deserted bays and inlets.
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All up 74 islands, including the four resort islands – Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, Daydream Island and Long Island, star here.
Airlie Beach, Bowen and Proserpine are the main towns.
Attractions
It is a boating paradise in the Whitsundays with everything from bareboating – sail yourself, to hiring a boat with a skipper and chef.
Day cruises operate to outer islands and the reef.
The spectacular Whitehaven Beach known for its silky-smooth white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water tops many bucket lists and doesn’t disappoint.
Skydiving and scuba diving provide unique views of this holiday haven and you can swim, snorkel and dive the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Take a helicopter flight and get a bird’s eye view of the most romantic Heart Reef.
Stay
You’ll find apartments, luxury resorts and camping grounds in the Whitsundays that caters for all accommodation budgets.
Qualia resort with its 60 luxe suites has magnificent views across the Coral Sea and the Whitsundays. Family friendly Palm Bungalows is surrounded by lush tropical gardens.
The Intercontinental Hayman Island features luxury suites, varied dining and a drop dead gorgeous main pool.
The exclusive Elysian Retreat is nestled on the southern point of Long Island. Heart Hotel & Gallery Whitsundays offers luxury accommodation in Airlie Beach.
Dine
Qualia, Hayman Island Resort, Elysian Retreat and the Heart Hotel and Spa have great dining featuring tropical local produce that star in innovative dishes.
Airlie Beach has great coffee at Fat Frog Beach Cafe and Oar Bar and Restaurant, 15 minutes from the town is part of the Cape Gloucestor Resort at Hydeaway Bay. Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill serve seafood and have great water views and for Italian try La Marina Bar and Pizzeria.
