Located on the Australia’s eastern coastline of Queensland, the Whitsundays is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations.
And once you have visited it is very clear why hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the region every year.
The Whitsundays is the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, and the 74 islands that make up the Whitsunday Islands group.
The majority of the Whitsunday islands remain uninhabited, and many national park listed, however there are a few that have great accommodation options for those looking of for a tropical island escape to paradise, and it is only a few hours flight from most major capital cities of Australia.
The Whitsundays stunning azure blue waterways offers great visibility for divers, and with so much marine life including tropical fish and the coral reef, it is an underwater paradise that needs to be seen to be believed.
For boat lovers, the Whitsunday islands offers a sheltered and very scenic location for both sailing and moor powered boats, and regularly attracts sailors from all over the world, as well as plenty of celebrities looking for a unique vacation spot.
Whitehaven Beach is one spot you must visit on your Whitsundays holiday. The white silica sands of the seven-kilometre Whitehaven Beach combined with the crystal clear water makes the perfect scenic spot that will leave you amazed at its natural untouched beauty.
What also makes the Whitsundays location special is the year round perfect climate. Even in winter, you’ll find the waters warm enough to swim in, and still work on that perfect suntan!
For those looking to stay in the Whitsundays, there are so many choices to suit every taste and budget. From budget priced backpacker lodges, to family holiday accommodation, or that perfect 5 star romantic getaway with ocean or beach views.
View our online guide for Whitsunday holiday apartments available across all areas of the Whitsundays, including the popular locations such as Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach.
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