[caption id="attachment_705" align="alignnone" width="500"] Getting ashore on an Island requires a dinghy...[/caption] To camp in the Whitsundays is to indulge in what many believe to be the ultimate camping experience – sleeping under the stars on a 'desert isle'. There are many islands to choose from, and the final choice of site may depend on whether you wish to get away from it all, or
Read moreThe Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail, an extensive mostly self-guided trail comprising walks and seaways, was opened in 2010. With some of the most spectacular views of the islands to be enjoyed, and a rich cultural history, it's a unique must-do activity on your visit to the Whitsundays. The Trail features walks ranging from as little as 170m one way (30 mins return) to nearly 6km (4 hours return)
Read moreLindeman Island is just to the south of the main group of modernly frequented islands. But it has been at the centre of European activity and indeed tourism around the Whitsundays since the 1920s. If you are interested in the history of this area we would recommend reading – Ray Blackwood’s The Whitsunday Islands – An Historical Dictionary. It’s no 'Game of Thrones', but it is
Read moreBiting insects are abundant on the mainland and some of the islands including Whitsunday Island, home of the famous Whitehaven Beach. Populations may depend on the time of year and recent weather conditions. Below are the Bug Big Four that may give you grief on your travels: best to be prepared. Mosquitoes - we all know these bloodsuckers and that high-pitched whine near your ear that
Read moreWhitehaven Beach is the renowned for being the most beautiful beach in Queensland, and certainly the most photographed. With crystal clear waters and pristine sand, Whitehaven Beach stretches over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island - the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. Given it's reputation the beach can be 'busy' with visiting yachts, backpacker day trips and the like but
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