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Whitsunday Islands

4.1
Beaches · Scuba & Snorkeling · Marinas
Set at the heart of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands remain one of the most popular yachting destinations in the Southern Hemisphere, attracting over half a million travelers each year. Made up of 74 mainly uninhabited islands--only five boast resorts and several more allow camping--this exotic tropical getaway mesmerizes visitors with warm turquoise waters hugged by some of the finest beaches in the world. A trip to Whitsunday Islands is a feast for the senses. Sailing, kayaking, and power boating rank among the top things to do in Whitsunday Islands, next to diving and snorkeling, providing a chance to explore the seaways, pristine beaches, and secluded coves. In the build up to your vacation in Whitsunday Islands, plan trip itinerary minutiae using the visitor reviews, staff write-ups, and custom search fields on our Australia trip planner.
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    Top Whitsunday Islands tours

    FROM $218 BOOK WITH VIATOR Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld
    4.4
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $17 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shared Arrival Transfer: Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach or Shute Harbour Hotels
    4.6
    Duration: 40 minutes
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    FROM $465 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Day Great Barrier Reef "Reefsleep" Experience
    4.8
    Duration: 2 days
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    Places to visit in Whitsunday Islands

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    Popular things to do in Whitsunday Islands

    Whitehaven Beach ©
    Beach
    Whitehaven Beach
    Whitsunday Island
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Hamilton Island Marina ©
    Marina
    Hamilton Island Marina
    Hamilton Island
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hill Inlet ©
    Water Body
    Hill Inlet
    Whitsunday Island
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    Hamilton Island
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours

    Featured attractions

    Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday ©
    Multi-day Tour
    Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holiday
    Hamilton Island
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Catseye Beach ©
    Beach
    Catseye Beach
    Hamilton Island
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Passage Peak ©
    Landmark
    Passage Peak
    Hamilton Island
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Wild life Hamilton Island ©
    Zoo
    Wild life Hamilton Island
    Hamilton Island
    3.1
    Duration: 2 hours

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