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welcome to the whitsundays

Australia has been called the Lucky Country for many reasons, great cities, the amazing outback, the Tasmanian wilderness and the Great Barrier Reef to name a few. The Whitsundays however are unique, exotic and spectacularly beautiful, one of those rare, unforgettable places, just nature at her best. A great place for your honeymoon or family holiday.

The Whitsundays boasts a diverse range of tropical island resorts and hotels as well as the coastal resort village of Airlie Beach. Relax, swim and enjoy the breathtaking ocean views or take advantage of the myriad of activities and tours the Whitsundays has to offer on land, sea and in the air. The sheltered warm waters of the Whitsundays make boating of all kinds irresistible, sail yourself around the calm waters of the Whitsundays or choose a crewed charter and be pampered.

The Whitsunday Coast and Islands are a very special part of Australia. Centrally located on the Queensland Coast 150km north of Mackay and 300km south of Townsville yet right in the heart of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Flights depart most cities daily with direct access to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays or Whitsunday Coast Airport 45 minutes from Airlie Beach.

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.

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