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Whitsunday Islands»» Click here for more information about the Whitsundays «« The Whitsunday Islands are among the best of the Great Barrier Reef Islands for those who are looking to enjoy a beautiful holiday resort or a sailing holiday. The Whitsundays group consists of 74 continental islands that lie of the central Queensland coast. They form an archipelago that has extraordinary beauty and provide a sheltered waterway that is one of the prettiest places in the world to go cruising in a charter boat or to take a bareboat holiday. There are some famous holiday resorts situated among the Whitsunday Islands. At the northern end of the Whitsunday Passage is Hayman Island resort. Hayman has been one of the icons of Australia's tourist scene for many generations and has a well deserved reputation for providing quality, five star, service and accommodation. The whole Hayman Island experience is one that centers around having a relaxing and luxurious holiday.Daydream Island is one island resort that caters almost exclusivly to the family market and is also very popular as a wedding destination. The island is small but makes up for its size with lots of attractions, like the living reef display, and fantastic accommodation and wedding facilities. Hamilton Island is the largest of the Whitsunday islands and the most popular. Having its own airport is a great advantage as guests can fly in direct from around the country. Hamilton Island has more accommodation than any of the other islands in the Whitsundays and has added attractions like a championship golf course and a beautiful marina. Places to stay like Qualia resort, the Reef View Hotel, the Beach Club resort and the Whitsunday Holiday Apartments makes Hamilton Island suitable for large conventions, weddings or a secluded luxury holiday. Bareboat charter yachts are available from the marina, as are day tours to the Great Barrier Reef itself. Other island where you can experience a Whitsunday Island style holiday include Brampton Island and Long Island.This whole holiday destination is serviced from the mainland town of Ailie Beach which is the center of the Whitsunday sailing industry. No matter what style of Whitsunday holiday suits you, you will be enchanted with the special beauty of the Whitsunday Islands. |
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