INTRODUCTION
The Whitsundays
The Whitsundays are part of the Cumberland Group that form the largest group of Coastal Islands on the Australian Coast. In total there are 74 islands located right in the centre of the Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The Whitsunday group consists of 22 islands, that were named by Captain Cook on his voyage on the Endeavour in 1770. The islands became islands around 10,000 years ago when the Ice Caps melted and the sea level rose around 100 metres. The islands are actually mountain tops.
Today the islands remain relatively unspoilt, with only seven of the islands having resort style development. The island resorts include Daydream, Hayman, Hamilton, South Molle, Long & Hook.
The Whitsundays provide terrific sailing conditions, with consistent South Easterly breezes and many calm water anchorages nestled among the islands, making overnight stopovers comfortable.
We work in a partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to ensure that our Tours minimise ecological risk while sustaining the future of the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands, so for years to come, visitors may appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
AIRLIE BEACH
Airlie Beach is a relatively small town with a permanent population of approximately 7000.
Airlie is one of Australia's prime holiday & party towns, which still relishes its village atmosphere.
The town offers many day activities: rainforest trips, waterfalls & swimming holes, bush walking, skydiving, parasailing, horse riding, fishing, sea kayaking, weekly sailing club race events, tropical island visits. There is also a great Wild Life Park.
Airlie Beach has a Lagoon. This lagoon provides a blue lagoon type feature to Airlie Beach with year round swimming & space to chill out on the beach. Visitors can enjoy this lagoon for free 24 hours per day.
Of an evening Airlie Beach comes alive with numerous bars, cafes, restaurants & night clubs.
WHALES VISIT - Humpback Whales
visit the Whitsundays from July to Sept each year. During their stay calves are born . Other marine life guests may see throughout the year include turtles, dugong, dolphins, mantaray, plus the hundreds of different Reef Fish.
