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Are There Sharks In The Whitsundays?

Sharks are a bit scary to most people but this is mainly because they are not fully understood.  The Whitsundays is home to many sharks but you don’t need to worry about them. The fact of the matter is that The Whitsundays is open ocean and sharks will come and go but we rarely see…

Does Anyone Live On Whitsunday Island?

While Whitsunday Island itself is not inhabited, there are a few islands nearby that do have quite a few people living there.  National parks have openly stated loud and clear that there will never be any development of accommodation on Whitsundays Island. Whitsunday Island is home to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, which is a…

Complete List Of Islands In The Whitsundays

Here is the complete list of all 74 of the official islands in The Whitsundays. You can see quite a lot of these islands on our multi-award winning day tour Thundercat. Baynham IslandComston IslandGaibirra IslandKeyser IslandLindeman Island (Resort)Little Lindeman IslandMaher IslandMansell IslandPentecost IslandCamp Island (Resort)Seaforth IslandShaw Island Thomas IslandTriangle IslandVolskow IslandDaydream Island (Resort)Denman IslandGoat IslandLong…

Are The Whitsundays Expensive?

Accommodation Prices Airlie Beach is cheaper than staying on one of the Island resorts by a long shot.  Resort prices start from $300 per night and go as high as $40 000 per night for luxury penthouses.  Airlie Beach accommodation can be had from $100 per night. >>>> Which Whitsunday island is the best? Tour…

50 Reasons To Visit The Whitsundays (IN PICTURES)

The Whitsundays are spectacular no matter where you look. When you come and visit our backyard make sure you bring your camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKUr_JZLNko Whitehaven Beach Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands Hill Inlet Lookout Airlie Beach Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Sailing Whitsundays Palm Trees Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday…

Which Whitsunday Island Is The Best?

Accommodation If you are looking for the best island to stay on then there are only a few options. Hayman IslandHamilton IslandDaydream IslandLong Island All of these islands have beautiful resorts with stunning views though there are two islands that really stand out from the rest  Hamilton Island which is the most well known and…

Are The Whitsundays Dangerous?

Thankfully, The Whitsundays is a very safe place to visit. Being that The Whitsundays is part of Australia, it means that we follow all of the workplace health and safety laws, national legislation and more.  From a tourist perspective, that means you will be looked after by qualified crew. Unlike in Thailand and Bali, where…

Is Cairns In The Whitsundays

The simple answer is no, Cairns is not in The Whitsundays.  Cairns is located roughly 1000km north of the northernmost island in The Whitsunday Group.  Cairns is your access point to the outer Great Barrier Reef and Airlie Beach is your access point to The Whitsundays. While both locations have a lot to offer, we…

Is The Whitsundays The Great Barrier Reef?

The good news is that The Whitsundays are in fact part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.  Unlike visiting the reef from Cairns where the ocean is unprotected and often quite violent, The Whitsundays has been given shelter in the form of islands. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park includes the fringing reefs that…

Do you need a passport to go to The Whitsundays from Australia?

The Whitsunday Islands are legally speaking, part of the Australian mainland as they sit within the continental shelf. However, photographic identification, such as an Australian Driver’s Licence or Proof of Age card should be carried at all times.  A valid passport meets this identification requirement and is the preferred means of documentation to expedite passenger…