An island paradise

The tropical Whitsunday islands are made up of endless deserted beaches, secluded coves, unspoilt National Parks and some of the worlds most beautiful holiday resorts - designed for the eco tourist, family, honeymooners or backpackers. Each is only a short cruise from the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.

If you don't like island hopping, the Whitsunday Coast is a great holiday destination in its own right. The coastal township of Airlie Beach offers stylish resorts, economical apartments and an abundance of things to see and do. A short drive to the Whitsunday Hinterland reveals a different landscape - volcanic mountain peaks, ancient rainforests, abundant wetlands, cooling waterfalls. And if you like you history, don't forget to visit the charming old sugarcane town at Proserpine.