subject: The Many Places To See At Whitsundays [print this page] Take an island hopping adventure in Whitsundays which is situated at the Great Barrier Reef. This is a real paradise found only in Australia. You will never forget a single day spent in Whitsundays whether you go there for relaxation or romance.
There a plenty of things to do there most especially when you rent a yacht and be your own skipper. Whitsunday will surely take your breath away. The following are a just a few among the 74 islands of Whitsunday that you shouldn't miss.
1. The Great Barrier Reef
It stretches at a length of over 2,000 kilometers and protects the Whitsunday Islands from big ocean swells which makes them one of the safest sailing and cruising regions in the world. It houses a vast and diverse marine life from the smallest plankton to the biggest of whales. It also supports around 1625 fish species, 3,000 mollusk species, 215 bird species, 1,400 type of coral reef, 14 kinds of breeding snakes and a whole lot more.
2. Whitehaven Beach
This majestic island is surrounded by crystal clear waters and spotless silica sand which stretches around seven kilometers. It is the biggest island in Whitsundays. This is also where you can find the famous Hill Inlet cove found at the northern part of Whitehaven where you will get the pleasure of witnessing the tides shift the water and sand which results to wonderful burst of hues.
As soon as you set foot on this land, you will know why it is called "The most beautiful beach in Queensland" by a lot of people. And it is also not named by cnn.com as "The most eco-friendly beach in the world of 2010" for nothing.
3. Hook Island
This Island has two major inlets, the Macona and Nara inlets. It is where you will find jaw-dropping and eye-popping under water coral growths which are widely known among thousands of snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. If you are in the mood for an under water exploration but do not like the idea of getting wet, you may do so by riding on a semi-submersible which can seat around 50 people.
You can also kayak around the island, go on a picnic and walk through the forest with your friends or family. You will definitely enjoy every minute spent in Whitsundays as it is truly a fantastic place that everyone should see.
