subject: The Whitsunday Islands: A Holiday To Remember [print this page] If you live in Australia and you haven't been to the Whitsunday Islands, then you're missing half your life. Sitting in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, the Whitsundays are a cluster of 74 islands known for it's beauty both above and below the water.
Some of the best diving in the world can be experienced here. So if you're into scuba diving, the Whitsundays are a great place for you to spend your vacation this year. For rookie divers, don't worry. The Whitsundays has something for everyone, from complicated advanced dives to introductory courses for beginners. And for those who don't feel like strapping a hundred pounds or so of diving gear, you can always snorkel in the shallows.
The Whitsunday Islands also has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. You can lay in the sun on pristine beaches. You can rent a sailboat for the day and sail around to see more of the magnificent islands. You can also go fishing or just enjoy the local flora and fauna by taking some of the hiking trails. It's a truly beautiful place to experience nature at it's finest.
Travellers have several options when it comes to getting to the Whitsunday Islands. It all depends on where you are coming from. You can travel by plane, train, bus, or car. When you get there, you can choose to stay in one of the many resorts scattered around the different islands.
There are seasonal attractions around the area. Every year around June to November, humpback whales travel through the Whitsunday Islands as part of their migration patterns. The Minke Whales season is from June to August and Coral spawning season is through October and November. And there are some months where the water is supposedly better for scuba diving and snorkeling.
If you are looking for a different kind of holiday, a great way to see the Whitsunday Islands is by yacht. Whitsunday yacht charters are available through several companies. You can go bareboating, which is the kind of charter where you have to crew and captain the ship on your own. But this requires some experience with boats and sailing. Also take into consideration the kind of vessel you will need. Yacht charters Whitsundays are an easy and interesting way to spend your holiday, and you get to see more of the islands as well.
