100 Magic Miles of the Great Barrier Reef

The Whitsunday Islands – 15th Edition by David Colfelt
Illustrations by Carolyn Colfelt

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15th Edition of the 100 Magic Miles of the Great Barrier Reef

The foremost authority on how to get around and enjoy the Whitsunday Islands by boat

A bestselling book, 100 Magic Miles by David Colfelt is known as ‘the Bible’ of the Whitsundays. It provides comprehensive, authoritative details about the islands. Among its 256 pages, over 100 are full-colour maps with detailed sailing directions. The Whitsundays are a popular holiday destination, and this book contains everything a visitor needs for a perfect holiday including information about the resorts, walks, snorkelling, diving and more.

Newly published in 2026 is Walking The Whitsundays – A Guide to 45 Island & Mainland Walks by Emma and Anthony Colfelt. A detailed guide book to the walks on the Whitsunday islands and the nearby mainland, from easy strolls to challenging bushwalks. Rich with full colour photographs, maps, and fascinating information on the history, wildlife and plants you encounter as you walk.

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First published in 1985 and now in it's 15th edition, 100 Magic Miles is updated approximately every 2 years.

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'The Bible'

Known locally as 'The Bible' these full colour guide books are chock-full of information about every nook and cranny of the Whitsunday Islands.

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Walking The Whitsundays
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A fantastic guide to the walks on the Whitsunday islands and the nearby mainland, from easy strolls to challenging bushwalks. Full colour photographs, maps, easy directions, elevation profiles and information on the fascinating wildlife, flora and history you encounter.

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