The Whitsunday Islands are an enticing getaway for every traveler from backpacker to luxury jetsetter. This gorgeous archipelago of islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia boasts tropical weather, soft white sandy beaches, and pristine blue water. From the legendary sailing here to diving, snorkeling, or hiking through the local rainforest, there’s no shortage of adventure at this beautiful Aussie getaway.
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Daydream Island Resort and Spa
The Daydream Island Resort and Spa is a resort in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, in the Whitsundays Islands, approximately 1.5 hours flying distance from Brisbane, two hours from Sydney, and three hours from Melbourne. Transfers can be taken...
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Top Rated Whitsunday Islands Trips
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Top Ten Adventures | May 22 07'
When I started this trip I was hesitant to post goals - I knew I had only one - Adventure. To have adventures wherever I went and whatever I did.&n... Continue reading »
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Sailing around the Whitsundays | Jul 23 07'
We hadn't really had time to think too much about the sailing trip, but as we packed our bags for the 8.40am pickup we started to get excited. ... Continue reading »
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Passion Fruit = GOOD!!! | Jul 16 06'
"Screw the quotes...this place is AMAZING!!!"
What a transition! We went from Interesting in Surfers to Inconceivable on Long Island. We can honestly say this is the most unbelievable, mos... Continue reading »
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Airlie Beach and on to the whitsunday Islands on a tri-maran | Jan 09 07'
Headed up from Hervey Bay (Fraser Island) to Airlie Beach for the Whitsunday Island part of the trip. Booked into Magnums Hostel which... Continue reading »
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The Whitsunday Islands | Mar 07 07'
"Posted by Adam"
At last! We're blogging the Whitsundays! It was such an amazing trip we've put off writing it to really spend some time on it but of course, w... Continue reading »
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Whitsunday Islands Travel Experiences
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My New Job.
I wrote at the very beginning of this blog that I didn't want to hope for anything because I did not want to be disappointed. I als... Continue reading »
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The Whitsunday Islands
At last! We're blogging the Whitsundays! It was such an amazing trip we've put off writing it to really spend some time on it but of... Continue reading »
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Sailing around the Whitsundays
Our next stop was 3 days 2 nights sailing around the Whitsundays. These are a cluster of 74 Islands off the East Coast in the Barri... Continue reading »
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Airlie Beach round two - sailing the Whitsunday I...
After the ten hour bus ride we arrived in Airlie Beach. We quickly dumped our stuff at the hostel then went to the office for our s... Continue reading »
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Airlie Beach
Arriving into Airlie around 20.30 I checked into the hostel before grabbing a bite to eat before the bar stopped serving food at 9pm... Continue reading »
