Many travellers base themselves in airlie beach, the mainland gateway to the region. The whitsunday islands are a popular tourist destination for travellers to queensland and the great barrier reef with the area being one of the most popular yachting destinations in the southern hemisphere. In the whitsundays, the extraordinary is the ordinary Stunning views, secluded beaches, fringing reefs and distinctive hoop pines complete the spectacular island picture Continental islands lying off the queensland coast 25km east of airlie beach. Located along queensland's central coast, the islands and mainland towns of the whitsundays offer everything you’d expect from a tropical paradise
With easy access from airlie beach and hamilton island, the whitsundays provide an unforgettable escape where you can relax, explore, and immerse yourself in one of australia’s most iconic natural wonders. Scattered across the great barrier reef sits a collection of 74 islands The whitsunday islands, globally recognised for their tropical beauty The whitsunday islands are a collection of 74 islands set within the heart of the great barrier reef Known for white sand beaches, fringing coral, quiet bays and walking tracks to wide lookouts, the islands showcase the whitsundays at its most distinctive Sail or bareboat between islands, join guided snorkelling or diving, or take a scenic flight for views over the reef
All the islands and their surrounding waters (collectively known as 'the whitsundays') have international protection as part of the great barrier reef world heritage area In addition, some islands have been declared national parks by the queensland government.
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