Whitsunday guidebook
Sightseeing
During the wet season, this amazing place is in full run. During the dryer months it is a nice place to relax and unwind in the pool. There is a walkway up to the top for those wanting to explore. Don't forget to take the mozzie spray though.
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Cedar Creek
During the wet season, this amazing place is in full run. During the dryer months it is a nice place to relax and unwind in the pool. There is a walkway up to the top for those wanting to explore. Don't forget to take the mozzie spray though.
The Great Barrier Reef is World Heritage Listed (1981) Australian World Heritage Site (2007) and one of the Seven Wonders of the World (1997). It is viewable from outer space This impressive mosaic of coral, marine life and atolls stretching along the Queensland coast for more than 2,300 km. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure and coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. It has been known to and used by the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is an important part of the local group’s cultures and spirituality. A large part is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Hardy Reef & Heart Reef are two of the many thousand small reefs that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Home to an ecosystem of magnificent corals and marine life with both hard and soft coral thriving in the sheltered lagoons. The perfect place for experienced or first-time diving among the hundreds of fish species including, giant groper, tusk fish, morays, barracudas, unicorn fish, surgeonfish, angel fish, parrot fish, anemone and sometimes even turtles or reef sharks.
Tick this off your bucket list experience from exploring on a day tour with the options of a glass bottom boat, semi-submersible, snorkeling, scuba diving, sea plane, fixed wing, helicopter tours or the opportunity to sleep at Hardy Reef.
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Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is World Heritage Listed (1981) Australian World Heritage Site (2007) and one of the Seven Wonders of the World (1997). It is viewable from outer space This impressive mosaic of coral, marine life and atolls stretching along the Queensland coast for more than 2,300 km. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living structure and coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. It has been known to and used by the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is an important part of the local group’s cultures and spirituality. A large part is protected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Hardy Reef & Heart Reef are two of the many thousand small reefs that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Home to an ecosystem of magnificent corals and marine life with both hard and soft coral thriving in the sheltered lagoons. The perfect place for experienced or first-time diving among the hundreds of fish species including, giant groper, tusk fish, morays, barracudas, unicorn fish, surgeonfish, angel fish, parrot fish, anemone and sometimes even turtles or reef sharks.
Tick this off your bucket list experience from exploring on a day tour with the options of a glass bottom boat, semi-submersible, snorkeling, scuba diving, sea plane, fixed wing, helicopter tours or the opportunity to sleep at Hardy Reef.
The fine, white, silica sands of Whitehaven Beach differs from most beaches in the Whitsundays, which tend to have coarser sand with shell and coral fragments. According to geologists the quartz-rich sand has not come from a local source as the area does not contain large quantities of quartz. The general explanation is that the sand drifted along the Queensland coast by prevailing sea currents millions of years ago. The sea levels rose and fell around the dunes as ice ages came and went. Over time the impurities were leached from the sand by fresh water, leaving it the fine white silica it is today. The most recent rise in sea levels about 10,000 years ago bought the sea to the foot of the dunes creating Whitehaven Beach. Located on Whitsunday Island (the largest island in the Whitsundays), there is up to 7km of shore or take a hike to the ocean lookout with the view point over Hill Inlet at the northern end. There are tours for the full day or half day so you can view this pristine and pure beach.
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Whitehaven Beach
The fine, white, silica sands of Whitehaven Beach differs from most beaches in the Whitsundays, which tend to have coarser sand with shell and coral fragments. According to geologists the quartz-rich sand has not come from a local source as the area does not contain large quantities of quartz. The general explanation is that the sand drifted along the Queensland coast by prevailing sea currents millions of years ago. The sea levels rose and fell around the dunes as ice ages came and went. Over time the impurities were leached from the sand by fresh water, leaving it the fine white silica it is today. The most recent rise in sea levels about 10,000 years ago bought the sea to the foot of the dunes creating Whitehaven Beach. Located on Whitsunday Island (the largest island in the Whitsundays), there is up to 7km of shore or take a hike to the ocean lookout with the view point over Hill Inlet at the northern end. There are tours for the full day or half day so you can view this pristine and pure beach.
A great place to visit, but you will need transport out there
Check out the pub and see if they have any live music on a weekend
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Dingo Beach
A great place to visit, but you will need transport out there
Check out the pub and see if they have any live music on a weekend
The Whitsundays is home to the saltwater crocodile, and they are found throughout the river systems along the coastline in most parts of northern Australia. It is unusual for a crocodile to attack a human, especially in this area. Most attacks happen in the wild in rivers that are known to have crocodiles when people swim at night. Proserpine River has the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the Whitsundays and the Crocodile Safari tour is a great way to see them in their natural environment. Bredl’s Wild Farm is located in Bloomsbury and gives you a hands-on experience. The family share their experience and knowledge and guests are given the opportunity to handle some wildlife such as snakes, lizards, cuddle a Koala, and baby crocodiles. You can see the tour guides hand feed the crocodiles and share the history of this amazing creature. This is a great tour for young and old.
Proserpine River
The Whitsundays is home to the saltwater crocodile, and they are found throughout the river systems along the coastline in most parts of northern Australia. It is unusual for a crocodile to attack a human, especially in this area. Most attacks happen in the wild in rivers that are known to have crocodiles when people swim at night. Proserpine River has the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the Whitsundays and the Crocodile Safari tour is a great way to see them in their natural environment. Bredl’s Wild Farm is located in Bloomsbury and gives you a hands-on experience. The family share their experience and knowledge and guests are given the opportunity to handle some wildlife such as snakes, lizards, cuddle a Koala, and baby crocodiles. You can see the tour guides hand feed the crocodiles and share the history of this amazing creature. This is a great tour for young and old.
The Whitsundays offers many events week /ends as well, we have listed just a few for you:
Music Festival
Reef Festival
Airlie Beach Race Week
Hamilton Island Race Week
Park run.
Hamilton Island Endurance Series
Whitsundays Arts Festival
Cruisin Whitsundays Car Show
Airlie Beach Marathon
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Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsundays offers many events week /ends as well, we have listed just a few for you:
Music Festival
Reef Festival
Airlie Beach Race Week
Hamilton Island Race Week
Park run.
Hamilton Island Endurance Series
Whitsundays Arts Festival
Cruisin Whitsundays Car Show
Airlie Beach Marathon
The Whitsundays covers a very large area and you have the option to walk around town as most properties are within walking distance of the main street. Many of the tour operators have courtesy pick up services for day tours. You may consider the option to hire a car or scooter from local operators (conditions apply), if you are wanting to explore on your own some of our amazing local destinations on the “mainland”. Such as Cedar Creek Falls, Dingo Beach, Bowen, Hideaway Bay, Conway Beach just to name a few.
We can recommend Avis rental in Airlie Beach or We do Cars & Scooters.
• Whitehaven Beach
• Great Barrier Reef
• Sea Plane adventures / helicopter tours
• Scenic flights
• Island/s
• Jet ski
• Kayak Tours
• Sky dive
• Crocodile Safari
• Bredls wildlife farm
• Tuk Tuk Tours
• Segway Tours
• Sunset Cruises
• Fishing tours
• Historical Pub Tour
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Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays covers a very large area and you have the option to walk around town as most properties are within walking distance of the main street. Many of the tour operators have courtesy pick up services for day tours. You may consider the option to hire a car or scooter from local operators (conditions apply), if you are wanting to explore on your own some of our amazing local destinations on the “mainland”. Such as Cedar Creek Falls, Dingo Beach, Bowen, Hideaway Bay, Conway Beach just to name a few.
We can recommend Avis rental in Airlie Beach or We do Cars & Scooters.
• Whitehaven Beach
• Great Barrier Reef
• Sea Plane adventures / helicopter tours
• Scenic flights
• Island/s
• Jet ski
• Kayak Tours
• Sky dive
• Crocodile Safari
• Bredls wildlife farm
• Tuk Tuk Tours
• Segway Tours
• Sunset Cruises
• Fishing tours
• Historical Pub Tour
This amazing tour is great fun for a day tour, no matter the weather.
Get real information on Crocodiles and the local area, with the tour travelling the local river system with your guided tour.
Highly recommend this for singles, couples or families
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Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Glen Isla RoadThis amazing tour is great fun for a day tour, no matter the weather.
Get real information on Crocodiles and the local area, with the tour travelling the local river system with your guided tour.
Highly recommend this for singles, couples or families
Love this tour for a sunset cruise.
A gentle sail around the bay while you relax and sip on some champagne
Perfect way to end the day
Providence Sailing
Shingley DriveLove this tour for a sunset cruise.
A gentle sail around the bay while you relax and sip on some champagne
Perfect way to end the day
Great day tour around the islands with plenty of time at Whitehaven Beach and Hill inlet
Lookout with amazing views
Fabulous fresh BBQ lunch
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Whitehaven Xpress | Whitehaven Beach Tour
Great day tour around the islands with plenty of time at Whitehaven Beach and Hill inlet
Lookout with amazing views
Fabulous fresh BBQ lunch
A sensational all day trip out to the reef
You can snorkel or dive
Highly recommend and worth the money
Reef World - Cruise Whitsundays
A sensational all day trip out to the reef
You can snorkel or dive
Highly recommend and worth the money
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Enjoy the Whitsundays - Check your calendar.
Spring – A great time to visit during September & October. Ave temp 26 with little rain & low humidity. The evenings can be a little cooler.
Winter – Perfect away from the colder climates with average temperatures 17-25.
Autumn – As we come into winter & the temperatures start to cool down with lower humidity. Turn the air conditioner off and enjoy the breezes.
Summer – Temps between 24 – 32 degrees, time of our highest rainfalls, but it is warm rain and if you prepare for the season there is no reason to not enjoy your holiday. This is our Wet Season
Costumbres y cultura
Traditional Owners
The traditional owners of the area are the Ngaro people & the Gia people whose Juru people have the only legally recognised native title in the region.
Tropical Rentals Whitsunday respects & honours First Nations Elders past, present & future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions & living cultures of First Nations Peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.
The Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail is a mix of seaways & short walks, crossing South Molle, Hook and Whitsunday islands. The tracks are linked by the seaways suited to sailing, powerboating, or kayaking.