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The Whitsunday Islands -- Barrier Reef Diving

The 74 Whitsunday Islands lie off the coast of Queensland and form the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The islands are perfect sailing and cruising grounds with coral and marine life abounding.

From world class Island Resorts to the cosmopolitan resort village of Airlie Beach on the coast, the Whitsundays has something for everyone.

Fantasea Cruises:
Fantasea cruises was formed in 1987 to meet the ever increasing demand for quality day cruises and a mainland/island ferry service in the Whitsunday region.

Guide To The Whitsundays:
The Whitsundays incorporates the mainland towns of Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Shute Harbour and Proserpine.

Maxi Ragamuffin:
Sail aboard this widely recognised and highly accomplished racing yacht and discover the beauty of the Whitsunday Island's coral reefs and magnificent Whitehaven Beach.

Reef Dive Adventures:
Reef Dive's comfortable air-conditioned vessels cruise to remote, pristine reef locations such as Elizabeth, Black, Fairy, Net, Knuckle, Oublier Reefs and beyond.

Whitsunday Dive Sites:
Dive sites in the Whitsundays are affected to a large degree by tidal movement. The tide flows fastest halfway between high and low water, slowing almost to a stop at the top and bottom of the tide. Visibility at high tide can be 100ft but at low tide on the same day can drop to 20ft.

Whitsunday Luxury Holiday:
Relax in your own private luxury motor cruiser, snorkel and scuba dive at the second largest dive destination in Australia, or be pampered in a Whitsundays luxury resort.

Whitsunday Tourism:
This stunning aquatic playground, 150km north of Mackay and 300km south of Townsville, enjoys a tropical climate year round and offers easy access to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

Whitsunday Tourism Directory:
Internet Whitsundays' directory of accommodation, activities and travel agents servicing The Whitsunday Islands.

Whitsundays Holiday Guide:
Whether sailing, diving, exploring coral, or sharing in one or a number of the many relaxing or adventurous forms of recreation, this guide aims to help you find the ideal Great Barrier Reef holiday.

Sailing The Whitsundays:
Let Whitsunday Private Yacht Charters cater to your every whim whether it be a bareboating or sail guide assisted charter, arranging hire of watersports equipment or pre charter accommodation to complete your holiday package.
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Coral Sea Resort:
Coral Sea Resort offers a unique 280° absolute ocean front 4½ star boutique style resort. Set on Paradise Point, just a 3 minute seaside walk to the cosmopolitan village of Airlie Beach.

Cumberland Charter Yachts:
Cumberland is located at the Abel Point Marina, the only mainland marina in The Whitsundays, and offer a large enough fleet to satisfy most requirements.

Toscana Village Resort:
Luxurious holiday resort in Airlie Beach, ideally situated in the heart of the tourist strip. Each luxury villa apartment has unsurpassed 180 degree view north over turquoise waters of the Whitsunday passage to Hayman Island and beyond.

Whitsunday Moorings:
Bed and breakfast accommodation in Airlie Beach. Two stylishly decorated studio apartments open onto a terrace abutting the garden and swimming pool, with magical views of Able Point Marina, Pioneer Bay and islands.

Whitsunday Terraces Resort:
Nestled on a hillside overlooking Airlie Beach, the resort offers panoramic views of the Whitsunday waters and to the picturesque islands beyond.

Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre:
Airlie Beach is the mainland base for exploring the Whitsunday Islands. Accommodation ranges from backpacker to five star and all in between.

Hamilton Island:
As the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is the only island with an airport catering for direct commercial and charter flights.

Hamilton Island Resort:
Hamilton Island Resort offers five distinct styles of accommodation to suit every traveller's budget and sense of style: The Beach Club; The Reef View Hotel; Whitsunday Apartments; bungalows and terraces; or island apartments and villas.

Hamilton Island Weddings:
A romantic place to hold your wedding ceremony or re-affirmation of your wedding vows.

Hayman Island Resort:
In 2001 a new Hayman was unveiled - the culmination of a two-year $AUD18 million development program which included the introduction of new levels of accommodation, designed to reflect a more relaxed resort style.

South Molle Island Resort:
South Molle Island Resort is serviced by both Hamilton Island Airport and Proserpine Airport. From Hamilton Island Airport it is only a 30 minute launch trip across the Whitsunday Passage. From Proserpine Airport, you will board a coach to Shute Harbour from where your launch will depart for the 25 minute crossing to South Molle.

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This book takes you from the tropical waters of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef to the temperate southern seas of Tasmania and right around to diving's latest " hot spots" in Western Australia.
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