Protected by the natural shelter of the Great Barrier Reef and close to the coastal centres of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour are the Whitsunday Group of islands. Some islands contain luxurious resorts yet most are uninhabited. Even on the resort islands you will find secluded beaches where you can swim in crystal clear water. The region has also earned a reputation as a world class yacht-charter captial so you can find your own deserted beach to moor at after the days sailing adventure.

To reach the Whitsundays you can fly directly onto Hamilton Island where you can then transfer to other islands or into Prosperine on the mainland. Further south from the Whitsunday Group you will find Heron island which can be accessed from the mainland airport of Gladstone respectively.

An idyllic, tropical haven at the Southern entrance to the Whitsundays. Almost entirely National Park, Brampton boasts breathtaking natural beauty.

Heaven for kids...Paradise for parents! This is a fantastic island for families with many activities. There is a kids club and plenty of secluded places for parents to relax while the kids are entertained.

Hamilton Island is the only island with a variety of hotels and apartments to suit all tastes and budgets as well as an endless array of activities. This link gives you a list of all the available accommodation options.

Hayman is the ultimate 5 star luxury island located at the tip of the Whitsunday islands.

This is the only island right on the Great Barrier Reef so you can snorkel right off the beach. This is nature lovers paradise with an abundant bird population year round as well as turtles nesting on the beach between October and April.

Right on the ocean front with magnificent views overlooking the Coral Sea out to the Whitsunday Islands.

Does the idea of sailing around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands sound appealing? Do you like a little adventure? Then join the crew aboard a classic 23 metre Norwegian square rigger. This is a great way to experience this tropical paradise and try your hand at sailing. I have given the link to the 7 day safari but there is also a 4 day option available.

72' schooner "Windjammer" is considered to be one of the most beautiful yachts ever to be built in Australia. Whilst built in the best traditions of her past offering sailing as it was in yesteryear that is where the resemblance to her predecessors end. Below decks she is luxuriously appointed, the interior adorned with New Guinea rosewood and fittings from a bygone era. This link is the the 7 day itinerary but there is a 4 day option.