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Whitsunday Islands

Sailing - Photo and text courtesy of Tourism QLD

The 70-odd islands of the Whitsunday group, many of the which are National Parks, are renowned around the world for its superb sailing waterways.
The Whitsundays will dazzle the visitor with its rich blue sea and 74 tropical islands. It's a visual delight with aquamarine blue waterways merging with clear blue skies on a fine day.

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Photos

: Catamaran sailing - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD

: Sunlover beach - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD

: Stingrays in shallows - Photo courtesy of Tourism QLD

Underwater Recommendations

Plenty of (sailing) boats cruising through the Whitsundays, both day boats and live-aboard, leaving from Shute Harbour.

Getting There

Bruce Hwy (Highway 1), boats for the Whitsundays leave from Shute Harbour.
Nearest Airport: Proserpine

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