Whitsunday Attractions

An island paradise set in crystal clear waters and fringed by magnificent reef formations the untouched beauty of the Whitsundays is the true attraction. Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsunday islands and offers visitors the perfect cosmopolitan atmosphere to begin one of the most amazing holiday experiences available to tourists. With an intriguing array of tropical island destinations nestled in amongst the turquoise waters that are sure to take your breath away the Whitsunday's attractions are not to be missed.

Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's largest living natural configuration and is visible from outer space. World Heritage listed, the Great Barrier Reef has become renowned as the eighth wonder of the world.

Whitehaven Beach - Proserpine
A Whitsunday jewel this magnificent tropical stretch of beach spans over 9 kilometres, an expanse of pristine ivory sand by brilliant turquoise water and lush tropical vegetation, Whitehaven is a Whitsunday attraction not to be missed escape from the hustle and bustle of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour.

Hamilton Island
The Whitsunday island's Hamilton Island is flanked by high-rise hotels, an international airport and is the most heavily developed island in the Whitsundays. A tropical paradise of island adventure Hamilton Island has a vast array of adventure activities including parasailing, scuba diving, cruising and helicopter joy flights. There are also squash courts, shopping areas, take-away shops and a supermarket. The island also feature nine restaurants that offer guests an array of culinary delights. Day-trippers can use all the resort facilities.

Daydream Island
An island paradise that is perfect for families Daydream Island is the closest island to Shute Harbour . Day-trippers are welcome with an array of features such as a swimming pool, tennis courts and water sports it is the perfect fun-filled island attraction in the Whitsundays.

Lindeman Island
The most southerly of the Whitsunday Islands , Lindeman Island is made up mostly of national park but its main attribute is that Australia 's only Club Med resort is on the island. The resort offers guests a golf course, tennis courts and many water activities. There are also an abundance of deserted beaches to enjoy around the island.

Whitsunday Island
The largest of the Whitsunday group of islands. Whitehaven Beach , 9 kilometres long, is located on the southeast coast and is the longest expanse of unbroken beach in the area. There are National Parks to explore around Whitehaven Beach and some good snorkelling sites at its southern end.

Long Island
Long Island is part of the Whitsunday Island group and for those who want to explore the natural paradise there is over 2000 acres of National Park and tropical beaches, with approximately 20km of walking tracks offering some the most breathtaking views over the Whitsundays.

Halliday Bay
Set amidst the natural beauty of Queensland 's Whitsunday coastline, Halliday Bay is a breathtaking natural paradise. Filled with National Park right to the waters edge this unspoilt wonderland is the perfect retreat to rejuvenate your senses.

Orpheus Island
Surrounded by lush tropical foliage and pristine sandy bays, Orpheus is nestled amongst the intricate coral reefs. This untouched paradise is the perfect hideaway surrounded by seven beaches and a National Park.

Great Keppel Island
Just a brief boat ride away from the Great Barrier Reef , Great Keppel is surrounded by spectacular marine life and 28 kilometres of perfect white sand. An island perfect for young and old Great Keppel is one of the Whitsundays most beautiful destinations.

Dunk Island
Filled with lush rainforests and a mystical atmosphere Dunk is an amazing tropical island. Deceivingly it looks like uninhabited paradise but this island has a real working dairy farm and an artist's colony. A location of contrast, where getting back to nature is incredibly simple.