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Whitsunday Islands Hotels - things to do and attractions

Whitsunday Islands Hotels - things to do and attractions

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Top things to do and Attractions in Whitsunday Islands:

Imagine a never ending choice of stunning, awe inspiring things to see and do around Whitsundays and the Whitsunday Islands. Whether you’re in the mood for something relaxing, action-packed or guided, there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes – kids and adults included! Old and young. So come see for yourself, we’re sure you’ll agree too! We’ve compiled a list of but a few things you can think of doing:

47 things you must see & do in the Whitsundays:

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS:
Sail around the Whitsundays 74 Islands
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
Let your feet sink into the white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
Relax and go for a swim with the family at the Airlie Beach Lagoon
Spend a memorable night on the reef and under the stars on a Reefsleep
Learn to scuba dive at some of the best reefs in the world, including the Stepping Stones and the Cathedrals
Snorkel among some 1500 species of fish and 400 types of coral
Fly over Heart Reef for a bird’s-eye view of this amazing icon (the perfect place to propose!)
Hike to the lookout at Hill Inlet for stunning views of Whitsunday Island and Whitehaven Beach
Catch a seaplane or helicopter to a private beach for a picnic to remember
Go whale watching or crocodile spotting
Enjoy great food and wine on the Airlie Beach Esplanade
Hike through a National Forest on the Whitsundays Great Walk
Watch the sun set over the 74 Islands
Charter a yacht and skipper yourself, or take a cruise and let someone else do the sailing for you

AIRLIE BEACH
Discover nature on the Whitsundays Great Walk, from a leisurely 2km walk to a full 30km trek
Soak up the sun, cool off and make new friends at Airlie Beach Lagoon
Go shopping at the weekend markets or peruse the Whitsundays’ many boutiques
Enjoy a bite to eat or a tropical ice cream along the Esplanade
Get fit and take in the views on the coastal boardwalk from Airlie Beach to Cannonvale Beach
Get pampered and relax at a day spa
Check out the multi-million dollar yachts in the marina, hire a boat yourself, or have a rum with the locals at the bar

PROSERPINE
Catch a monster Barramundi or try your luck catching red claws with a crab pot or two at Peter Faust Dam (permit required)
Enjoy some country hospitality at a local pub
Watch the night sky light up during the pre-harvest cane fires
Spot an estuarine crocodile on the Proserpine River
Take a step back in time at the Proserpine Historical Museum
Find a seasonal job picking fruit (backpackers may qualify for a visa extension)
Shop for eclectic and eccentric goodies in some of the little laneways off the main street
Visit the Sunday markets once a month

HYDEAWAY BAY
Enjoy the tranquil scenery of Dingo Beach while sun baking or beach combing
Overlook the beautiful Whitsunday Islands whilst enjoying a picnic lunch
Deep sea fishing around Mt. Gregory and Gloucester Island
Play a round of tennis at Hydeaway Bay
Water sports and dinghy hire from Dingo Beach
Anchor the boat off Cape Gloucester, or drive in and stay for lunch, a drink or a swim

BOWEN
Follow in Hollywood’s footsteps: visit the foreshore and see where the Baz Luhrmann movie “Australia” was filmed with Hugh Jackman & Nicole Kidman
Enjoy a spectacular sunset on one of the beautiful beaches of Bowen
Taste the tropical delights of a Bowen mango
Explore the pristine fringing reefs off Horseshoe Bay
Play a round of golf in the sea breeze
Try your hand at ocean fishing
Head inland to the old mining area of Collinsville and the Coal Face Experience museum
Take in the full panorama of Bowen, the i slands and countryside from a hill-top vantage point
Be amazed by the live fish display at Bowen Harbour with fish ready for export
Go for a walk around town to find all the historical murals
Visit Muller’s Lagoon, 23.57 hectares of picturesque parkland in the centre of town, with superb botanical gardens and wetlands habitat

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