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Hamilton Island Wildlife Park Hamilton Island Centrally located on the resort side of the island, the Hamilton Island Wildlife Park provides the perfect place for you to get up close and personal with some unique Australian wildlife. There are a range of furry marsupials that call the wildlife park home, and for those who like creepy crawlies,...

The Living Reef on Daydream Island Daydream Island Daydream Island’s amazing Living Reef is a must see on the island. Located at the entrance to the resort, it is one of the world’s largest man-made living coral reef lagoons and features more than 80 species of marine fish and 50 species of coral.

The Hangover Dive Site Whitsundays The Hangover, located off Airlie Beach on the Great Barrier Reef, is a wall dive with exciting terrain to be negotiated by the diver. Larger marine life such as Giant Trevally, Barramundi, Cod and Mackeral to be found in this pelagic area.

Conway State Forest Airlie Beach In Conway State Forest along the rugged Conway Range, explore lowland tropical rainforest, picturesque creeks and lofty peaks overlooking Airlie Beach. This forest is home to 20 rainforest plants found only in this region and offers a refuge for wildlife.

Molle Islands National Park South Molle Island Molle Islands National Park covers a picturesque cluster of islands in the heart of the Whitsundays with white sandy beaches and pockets of rainforest, encircled by the aqua waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The islands provide a wildlife refuge and are popular with nature lovers.

Hydeaway Bay Beach Hideaway Bay Hydeaway Bay Beach is on the coast of the Whitsundays, around 45 minutes drive north of the tourist town of Airlie Beach. The beach at Hydeaway Bay is a lovely sandy beach over 1.5 kilometres long.

Blue Pearl Bay Hayman Island Blue Pearl Bay is located on the north-western side of Hayman Island in the Whitsundays Group. Popular with tourists and locals for snorkelling, diving and sightseeing, Blue Pearl Bay is known for its coral and fish life including a resident Maori Wrasse.

Maureens Cove, Hook Island Hook Island Situated on the northern side of Hook Island, Maureen's Cove is a popular anchorage with sailors and divers alike. There are two dive sites at Maureen's Cove.

Cedar Creek Falls Proserpine Located approximately 20 kilometres from Proserpine on Saltwater Creek Road, off Conway Beach Road is the picturesque Cedar Creek Falls. These waterfalls are spectacular in the wet season and offer a year-round natural swimming pool at the base of the falls. They are set in a natural rock amphitheatre.

Conway National Park Airlie Beach Conway National Park is a peaceful coastal park overlooking the Whitsunday Passage, protecting rainforest-clad mountains, forested hills and deep valleys. The Gia and Ngaro Elders, Traditional Owners of the Conway Ranges, say 'Wadda-moolie' (welcome) to their traditional country.

The Pinnacles Hook Island Arguably the best dive site in the Whitsundays, with hard corals comparing favourably to those seen on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The best dive is off the western beach, adjacent to the Woodpile and swim east at a depth of seven to 15 metres.

Villa Botanica Weddings Whitsundays Located in the glorious Whitsundays Queensland, Villa Botanica attracts couples from all over the world.

Mount Oldfield Walk Lindeman Island Lindeman Island National Park is set like a green emerald in an indigo ocean. High up on the plateau of the island this walk is the stage for exhilarating views to other islands and the distant mainland.

Caves and Canyons Dive Site Whitsundays Caves and Canyons, located on Hook Reef in the Great Barrier Reef, is a 60 metre wall with a 20 metre shelf. This shelf is dotted with scores of bommies which are yet to be discovered and mapped.

Langford Island Whitsundays Langford Island, near Hayman Island in the northern Whitsundays is a popular spot with sailors, divers and snorkellers. Many of the bareboats and crewed sailing boats will anchor near Langford Island. Langford Island is relatively small, but features a long sand spit that all but disappears at high tide.

Coconut Beach - Boat Port Circuit Lindeman Island You can walk this track as a circuit or as separate sections to either Coconut Beach or Boat Port. Walk through eucalypt forest to the resort dam, a great place for bird spotting. Feel the change in temperature and moisture as you enter a large patch of rainforest.

Solway Circuit Whitsundays Departing from Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, Solway Circuit climbs through impressive grasstrees, cycads and rock fern, with sensational views over Solway Passage, Pentecost and Haslewood islands. The track then descends through coastal forest back to Whitehaven Beach.

Wuggle Fish Wall Dive Site Whitsundays Wuggle Fish Wall, on the Great Barrier Reef off Airlie Beach, is an outer wall drop off with current making it a great drift dive. The shallow coral garden is untouched and the marine life is spectacular.

Boathaven Beach Airlie Beach It's not every day that a town gets a new beach, but Airlie Beach is proud to announce the opening of the brand new Boathaven Beach! Part of the new Port of Airlie development, Boathaven Beach is situated on the new peninsula known as The Beacons, and boasts 60,000 cubic...

Hill Inlet Lookout Whitsundays This track leads to one of the world's most photographed landscapes and is highly recommended for those seeking spectacular views. The winding track travels uphill through woodland and dry rainforest to two lookouts.

Whitsunday Cairn Whitsundays Steep and challenging, the track to Whitsunday Cairn leads off Cairn Beach, the most northern beach on Whitsunday Island. A demanding ascent takes you through hoop pines and dry rainforest.

Wallys Wall Dive Site Whitsundays Wally's Wall, on the Great Barrier Reef off Airlie Beach, is a 45-50 minute gently sloping wall dive. So named due to the population of large male Humpheaded Maori Wrasse located here.

The Airlie Creek Track Airlie Beach The 850 metre Airlie Creek Track slowly winds up the hill behind Airlie Beach along a gravel path, featuring rare flora and fauna such as the Whitsunday Bottle Tree and the endangered Proserpine Rock Wallaby which are only found in this region.

Manta Ray Bay Dive Site Hook Island Manta Ray Bay, at Hook Island in the Whitsundays, has an array of underwater valleys, caves, and swim-throughs leading all the way to the seafloor 25 metres below.

Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail Whitsundays Follow the Ngaro people’s footsteps in a journey blending seaways and walking tracks. Sail over turquoise waters; walk across pure white sands; see ancient rock art, rugged headlands, rolling grasslands; and experience breathtaking views.

Hill Inlet Airlie Beach Hill Inlet in the Whitsundays is a stunning inlet located at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. As the tide shifts, the white sand and blue hues of the inlet blend seamlessly to create a breathtaking mosaic.

Whitehaven Beach Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach is a pristine, award winning beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. Whitehaven Beach stretches over seven kilometres and boasts brilliant white silica sand that is among the purest in the world.

Luncheon Bay Hook Island Luncheon Bay is situated on the northern side of Hook Island and features pristine coral and superb marine life. Luncheon Bay is popular with beginner divers thanks to its easy beach entry option.

Great Barrier Reef - Whitsundays Whitsundays Said to be the world’s largest living structure and the only one visible from outer space, the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.

Heart Reef Airlie Beach Heart Reef, in the Great Barrier Reef of the Whitsundays, is a stunning composition of coral that has naturally formed into the shape of a heart.

Mount Oldfield Track Lindeman Island This steady climb features some of the best diversity of vegetation on Lindeman Island. You will see open eucalypt forest, thick vine forest and finally grassland dotted with grasstrees. On reaching the peak you will be rewarded with magnificent 360-degree views of the surrounding islands.

Stepping Stones Dive Site Whitsundays Stepping Stones, off Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef, is a series of 18 or more flat-topped coral pinnacles forming "stepping stones" with many interesting channels and caves to explore.

Bait Reef and Garys Lagoon Dive Site Whitsundays Bait Reef, located off Hamilton Island, is one of the best known and most spectacular locations on the Great Barrier Reef. Gary's Lagoon is well protected, making it a great site for snorkellers and beginner divers.

Gap Beach Lindeman Island The Gap Beach walking track located on Lindeman Island within the southern Great Barrier Reef islands in the Whitsundays. The Gap Beach track winds though eucalypt forest and dry rainforest valley, emerging at a small pebbly beach surrounded by rocky foreshore and mangrove communities.

Manta Ray Drop Off Dive Site Whitsundays Manta Ray Drop Off, in the Whitsundays on the Great Barrier Reef, boasts spectacular underwater cliffs and a plunging wall that drops off to 30 metres. The wall is covered with gorgonians, soft coral trees, sponges and sea whips.

The Aquarium Dive Site Whitsundays The Aquarium, off Airlie Beach on the Great Barrier Reef, is a beautiful lagoon for all divers to circumnavigate. This lagoon is constantly covered in water allowing access for all forms of marine life.

Whitsunday Peak Whitsundays The Whitsunday Peak track is one of the Whitsundays' most challenging. Reaching an elevation of 437 metres, this steep track offers spectacular views over the Whitsunday islands and surrounding mainland. Access this track from the Sawmill Beach day-use area.

Hardy Reef Whitsundays Hardy Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef off Airlie Beach, is home to the Reefworld Pontoon.

Drop Zone Dive Site Whitsundays Drop Zone, off Airlie Beach located on the Great Barrier Reef is a drift dive with attitude! Drop into this dive and let the current do its thing. Featuring soft corals, whip corals, staghorn forests and resident turtles. As with all strong currents, keep your eyes peeled for pelagic activity.

Butterfly Bay - Hook Island Hook Island A popular bareboat anchorage, Butterfly Bay is situated on the northern side of Hook Island. There are limited public moorings and snorkelling can be enjoyed along the bay edge or just off the beach.

Fairey Reef Whitsundays Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, Fairey Reef has a number of excellent dive sites that are popular with local dive tour operators. Sites such as Henry's Bommie, Little Fairey Inlet, The Shoals and Tina's Arm are all located at Fairey Reef.

Lindeman Islands National Park Lindeman Island Lindeman Islands National Park is part of the world famous Whitsunday islands and Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Aboriginal people referred to the main island, Lindeman, as Yara-kimba, the place of snapper-bream fish.

Paddle Bay Track and Campsite Shute Harbour The Paddle Bay track on South Molle Island is a great walk if you are after an easy afternoon stroll. The lush rainforest at the start of the track has a eucalypt overstorey indicating that this was once an area of open forest.

Peter Faust Dam Proserpine Tucked away just 30 minutes inland from Proserpine is Peter Faust Dam. It's an ideal spot for water sports and an even better location for freshwater fishing with the prospect of landing a prized Barramundi - the prince of freshwater catches.

Ngaro Cultural Site Whitsundays The Ngaro people have walked this land for over 9,000 years. Protected from the elements in a once-hidden cave, Ngaro artwork adorns the fragile rock surface. The track begins deep inside Nara Inlet on Hook Island — an excellent overnight anchorage.

Plantation Beach Lindeman Island With sensational views of neighbouring Shaw Island, this walk is mainly over grasslands, broken by the scattered pointed outlines of pandanus palms. The track winds down into rainforest and emerges at a rocky foreshore.

Seaflight Bommie Dive Site Whitsundays Seaflight Bommie Dive Site is a majestic coral decorated bommie that sits in the Knuckle Reef Lagoon on Airlie Beach. This site offers you an incredible diversity of corals and marine life to explore including numerous species of clams, hard and soft corals.

Whitsunday Islands National Park Whitsundays The hilly islands of Whitsunday Islands National Park dot the aquamarine waters of the scenic Whitsunday Passage. Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is world-renowned for its pure white silica sand and crystal-clear water.