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Whitsundays

The Whitsundays bring together white beaches, wooded islands and the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend a day sailing between bays, walk up to Hill Inlet's lookouts or take a flight over Heart Reef. Hamilton Island offers an easy mix of hotels and restaurants; smaller island resorts suit quieter escapes. On the mainland, Airlie Beach is a lively base for boat trips, with waterfront dining and a swimming lagoon for afternoons ashore.