The Wonderful Whitsundays
While there, you should sail around the seventy four islands, to get a true experience of the diversity of the area. Visit the Airlie Beach Lagoon and paddle your feet in the temperate waters, or learn to scuba dive and see some of the prettiest fish that you will ever have the chance to swim with.While on the Whitsundays, go crocodile watching, or catch a seaplane to an unoccupied beach and picnic in private. You can also see where Baz Luhrmanns тЂ˜Australia" was filmed, and spend time with likeminded people.
The Whitsundays were named by captain cook in the eighteenth century, and are the largest group of offshore islands in Australia. The majority of the islands are designated national parks, meaning that their unspoilt beauty can remain. Only eight of the islands are inhabited, and offer island resorts for accommodation when you are making your trip. There are a number of places to stay, including hotels, hostels and areas to camp. You can also indulge in an overnight sailing trip, to really capture the essence of the islands. The islands are all family friendly so you can take young children along with you, and there are plenty of activities to keep all age groups occupied.
The islands are accessible from Brisbane and Cairns, and from Brisbane takes a mere hour and thirty five minutes.Т If you are going to visit the islands, make sure that you have Travel Insurance, as there are a lot of outdoor activities to get involved with.