100 Magic Miles ~ The Whitsunday Islands

100 Magic Miles of the Great Barrier Reef – the Whitsunday Islands

By David Colfelt
Illustrations by Carolyn Colfelt
(8th Ed 2007)

ISBN 0-9586989-4-0
256 pages, soft cover w/PVC jacket

Size: 280 mm x 210 mm
Weight: 952g

Recommended Retail Price $A75.00 (including GST)

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Description

100 Magic Miles is referred to as 'the Bible' in the Whitsunday area because it contains exhaustive, authoritative details of every nook and cranny in the islands. Among its 256 pages are over 100 pages of full-colour maps of all anchorages including detailed sailing directions for yachts. The Whitsundays are a popular holiday destination, and 100 Magic Miles contains everything any visitor needs to know to get the most out of a holiday.

• The 100 Magic Miles (a brief overview of the area and pictorial introduction The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef (an introduction to the wonders of Great Barrier Reef and its underwater life, including an explanation of corals, and setting the Whitsundays into the context of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park)
• Island Resorts of the Whitsundays (in introduction to all of the islands that have resorts, including requirements/radio contact details for visitors)
• Tips for Tropical Holidays (advice on climate, what to wear, and tips for enjoying a coral reef)
• Diving and Snorkelling in the Whitsundays (tips on exploring the underwater environment and what to look out for, including a list of best dive and snorkel sites)
• Boating in the Whitsundays (a primer on getting around the area in a boat, including information on winds and tides, tips for anchoring in coral, yachting etiquette, moorings information, and the in's and out's of bareboat chartering (sail/drive-it-yourself yachting).
• Visiting the outer reefs (how to get to and what to look for when visiting the outlying reefs of the Great Barrier system)
• Fishing in the Whitsundays (tips about fishing locally, what gear to use, regulations, bag and size limits, colour illustrations of commonly caught fishes).
• Camping in the Whitsundays (tips for island camping, how to get you and your gear to the island sites, permits).
• Managing the Marine Park (overview of conservation and management of the marine park, including zones, settings and other regulations)
• Avoiding Tropical Hazards (how to take care of yourself in a subtropical aquatic environment, including creatures to avoid, first-aid tips).
• Anchorages of the Whitsundays (detailed maps (in full colour) and sailing directions for all anchorages in the islands).
• Index of Anchorages and Placenames (an index, including latitude and longitude, of all anchorages and principal geographic (named) features (bays, points, etc.).
• General Index.

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