Great Barrier
Reef Whitsundays - Australia
Stretching more than
2000km along the Queensland coastline and covering 35 million hectares,
the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef. It is home
to an abundance of marine wildlife - including more than 1500 brilliantly
coloured species of tropical fish, 4000 species of molluscs, 400 species
of sponge and 300 species of hard corals. Rated as an area of outstanding
universal value means this site receives World Heritage status.
Extensive seagrass
beds provide a home for the dugong, a mammal species internationally
listed as endangered. The reef also contains nesting grounds of world
significance for the endangered green and loggerhead turtles. It is
also a breeding area for humpback whales that migrate from the Antarctic
to the reef to give birth to their young in the warm waters.
The great Barrier Reef’s
islands and cays support bird species by the hundred, including reef
herons, ospreys, frigate birds and sea eagles. The reef is also of
cultural importance, containing many archaeological sites of Aboriginal
or Torres Strait Islander origin. Some notable examples include Lizard
and Hinchinbrook Islands with their spectacular galleries of rock
paintings.
The Great Barrier Reef
region deserves more than a day trip and a number of island resorts
are located between the reef itself and the mainland.
Classic Resorts: Heron
Island, Dunk Island Brampton Island
Offer a diversity of
experiences including family friendly adventures, great diving and
relaxing beach holidays combined with comfortable resort surroundings.
Heron Island
is located on a true coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef. Being an
ecological resort, you will be fascinated by your natural surroundings
and marvel at life on the reef. Underwater, you can explore a living
garden of coral and may come across turtles, manta rays, colourful
fish and other magnificent marine life.
Heron
Island lies on the Tropic of Capricorn, 72 kilometres NE off the coast
from Gladstone.
Dunk Island
is Australia's most beautiful tropical rainforest island. Located
on the Great Barrier Reef, Dunk offers an amazing variety of activities,
facilities and experiences. It was known to the first inhabitants
as "Coonanglebah" - the Island of Peace and Plenty.
Dunk
Island is located approximately 4 kilometres off the Tropical North
Queensland coast, midway between Townsville and Cairns.
A fun, tropical Whitsunday
Island. Brampton Island is almost entirely national park with
twelve golden sandy beaches and its own coral reef. Sitting at the
southern entrance of the Whitsunday Passage, Brampton is a blue water,
white sand tropical island. Enjoy exciting activities and fantastic
snorkelling, or familiarise yourself with the walking tracks througout
the island. Brampton Island is all about fun, relaxation and pure
escapism.
Brampton
Island is approximately 40km north east of Mackay
Premium Resorts: Bedarra,
Lizard and Wilson Islands,
all have something to offer "above and beyond" the classic resorts.
They deliver personalised service, exquisite food and a host of activities
in distinctly unique and intimate settings on the Great Barrier Reef.
Bedarra
Island
is an exclusive hideaway, catering for just 32 guests in 16 villas.
Retreat into your secluded villa, explore hidden beaches in your own
personal dinghy, relax over a private picnic, or enjoy a day trip
to the Great Barrier Reef. Then sample local delicacies on the open-air
terrace restaurant, with a freshly prepared menu every day.
Bedarra
Island is located approximately 4 kilometres off the Tropical North
Queensland coast, midway between Townsville and Cairns.
Wilson Island
is a tiny coral cay and part of the Great Barrier Reef. Its pristine
waters host an unimaginable variety of marine life including colourful
coral and fish. With designer-inspired tents for just 12 guests, Wilson
Island gives you the opportunity to connect with nature. Take up residence
in a hammock for the afternoon or snorkel among the wonders of the
coral gardens; you might even experience nesting turtles and their
hatchlings.
Wilson
Island is located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, approximately
72 kilometres north east off the coast of Gladstone and 15 kilometres
from nearby Heron Island.
Lizard Island
Located right on the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, fringed with
coral reefs and 24 powdery white beaches. Lizard Island is an idyllic
retreat offering sensational diving, snorkelling right off the beach,
inner and outer reef fishing, gourmet beach picnics and indulgent
spa treatments. Featuring 40 elegant villas, Lizard Island is reserved
for a fortunate few.
Lizard
Island is located 240km north of Cairns and 27km off the coast of
North Queensland.
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