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…
Is The Whitsundays An Island?
The islands themselves are part of The Cumberland Island Group which was named by Captain James Cook in honour of his royal highness, The Duke of Cumberland. The greater Cumberland Island group was divided into five sections; The Whitsunday GroupThe Lindeman GroupThe Anchor IslandsThe Sir James Smith GroupSouthern Cumberland Islands National Park The Whitsunday Group…
Are There Crocodiles In Airlie Beach
However, it has happened. Most commonly, crocodiles that are spotted around the Airlie Beach area are in marinas such as Coral Sea Marina. While it is extremely rare, it can always be a possibility. Crocodiles don’t live in the Airlie Beach area but in passing through they may stop in to the marina and hang…
Hook Island – Whitsundays Complete Guide
This guide aims to give you complete knowledge of everything that Hook Island offers. Mantaray Bay Mantaray Bay is perhaps the most popular snorkel site on Hook Island due to the abundance of fish life which is named ‘The Aquarium’ by local tour guides. Here you will find Maori Wrasse (George), Giant Trevally,…
When Is The Best Time To Visit Airlie Beach And The Whitsundays
When is the best time of year to visit Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays? Spring is the best time to visit, more specifically, the months of September to November because the weather is perfect and town is pumping. Why? Weather Weatherwise this is our best time of year because it’s hot, but…
White Haven Beach, Whit Sunday, Arlie Beach And Other Common Misspellings
White Haven Beach Correctly spelt it’s Whitehaven Beach. Whitehaven Beach is the very famous, beautiful stip of pure white sand in The Whitsundays. You can find out more information by clicking the button below. Whit Sunday Islands Correctly spelt it’s Whitsunday Islands. The Whitsunday Islands are a group of Islands just offshore from the…