General Information About Whitsunday Islands
Protected on one side by the Australian mainland and on the other end by the Great Barrier Reef, these islands are in a unique poistion.
Surrounding them are calm, warm waters ideal for sailing, swimming, diving and fishing. Skirting them are wide clear sandy beaches. Covering them are unspoiled tropical rainforests brimming with wildlife and colourful birds.
Whitsunday region consists of over 70 islands, many of them uninhabited. Around them are thousands of reefs and coral cays. The individual islands allow you to choose the kind of holiday you would prefer - peace and tranquility or plenty of things to do on an island packed with exciting adventures.
Whitsunday Islands Attractions
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world. Over 2000 kilometers long and clearly visible from space it is considered to be the largest living 'thing' in the world. Populated by myriads of coral, fish and other species it is one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. Cairns is the major point of departure for reef trips however as the reef is over 2000 kilometers long there are many other places from which reef cruises depart however Cairns has the best air connections.
Whitsunday Islands - Tandem SkyDive
At 10,000 feet the door opens and the video operator steps out. Attached to the instructor, you are guided on to the same wing. you can see your destination - Hamilton Island. Jump, still attached to the instructor you freefall through 5,000 feet before the chute is opened. Watersports and Skydiving Center instructors on Hamilton Island are Australian and international champions with over 5,000 jumps to their record.
Helijet
If you like to view the green islands, sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Tropical North from a plane, Helijet have just the thing. The Reef Comber lands you on Hardy Lagoon where you can snorkel and see coral through a semi-submersible submarine.
Whitsunday Islands Paraflying
Take to the skies with a multi-coloured parachute billowing behind you. And when it's time to come down you will have a gentle landing. You can go paraflying on Hamilton Island, South Molle Island, Hayman Island, Daydream Island and Long Island Resort.
Whitsunday Islands Accomodation Hotels and Motels
As usual, there are more expensive and less expensive accomodation sites depending on the quality of stay. Generally, the resorts here offer at least 2 and a half stars rated according to the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) ratings. The ratings are intended to indicate the standard of accomodation offered. This rating is based on the amenities and facilities provided by the establishment at the time of inspections undertaken by AAA.
Since there are over 70 islands there, the accomodation sites would be enormous, therefore, it would not be feasible to list them here. If you would like to have more information, please call the nearest local tourist agency.
