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One of Australia’s best-kept secrets
Te Whitsundays, situated on the coast of Australia’s holiday state, Queensland, is known as the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s home to some of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders, including Heart Reef and one of the world’s best beaches, Whitehaven Beach. With 74 pristine islands and a stretch of tropical mainland towns, the Whit- sundays tops the list for both young backpackers
and luxury-seekers.
Whether you’re chasing thrills on a jet ski, unwinding on white-sand beaches or exploring reef kingdoms beneath turquoise seas, you’ll discov- er the meaning of natural beauty in the Whitsundays.
FOR FAMILIES: SPACE TO ROAM, TIME TO CONNECT DREAM On Hamilton Island, new resort Te Sundays offers family suites and a kids’ club so grown-ups can un- wind. Daydream Island Resort makes planning easy with a family package that includes an outdoor cinema, free room upgrades and meals for under-12s. BIG4 Adventure Whit- sunday Resort is a family favourite with 13 waterslides, mini-golf and an animal park.
DISCOVER Whitehaven Beach’s silica sand and luminous shallows are unforgetta- ble at any age. Families can arrive by high-speed boats with Ocean Raft- ing or Red Cat Adventures, or cruise in comfort with Cruise Whitsun- days. Want a real-life screensaver? A scenic flight over the iconic Heart Reef is sure to impress even screen-loving teens.
DINE In Airlie Beach, Eastwoods offers modern Asian flavours and a kids’ menu with flair — think bao buns and honey chicken. Te Airlie Beach Hotel is a crowd-pleaser, with pub classics, sea views and live music for a casual night out.
FOR COUPLES: SLOW MORNINGS, UNFORGETTABLE SUNSETS DREAM Te InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef offers tropical seclusion and five-star service, while Hamilton Island’s Qualia is a serene, adults-on- ly escape with private pools and sweeping views. For something truly off-grid, Elysian Retreat offers
barefoot luxury powered by the sun — accessible only by boat or helicopter.
DISCOVER Tis is a place that reveals itself slow- ly. Scenic flights glide over Hill Inlet’s swirling sands and the coral heart of the reef, with optional beach landings for a picnic in paradise. Or charter a private yacht and explore at your own pace, stopping for reef swims, snorkel- ling and champagne toasts at sunset.
DINE From fresh seafood at Coral Sea Pa- vilion to Hamilton Island’s breezy new Catseye Pool Club, dining here is made for long, sun-drenched after- noons. Expect local catch, crisp wines and menus that celebrate Australia’s coastal flavours.
FOR ADVENTURE-SEEKERS: NATURE AT FULL VOLUME DREAM Reefsleep offers a night under the stars on a floating pontoon, while Reefsuites, Australia’s first underwa- ter hotel, lets you wake on the Great Barrier Reef
to marine life outside
your window. Bareboat charters from Whitsunday Escape or Portland Roads offer freedom to explore on your own schedule.
DISCOVER Ride a jet boat from Airlie Beach with Pioneer Adventures or glide across glassy waters with Salty Dog Sea Kay- aking. On land, explore rainforest trails and coastal lookouts on e-bike and hiking tours with Bike & Hike.
DINE Refuel at Dingo Beach Hotel — a clas- sic Aussie gem with ocean views. Or head to Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill for cocktails, fresh seafood and a shut- tle ride back to town when the night winds down.
More than a destination, the
Whitsundays is an experience — immersive, unforgettable and iconically Australian.
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