For some true outback pleasure, go to Chillagoe Caves or head to Tully River for some white water rafting. Visit magnificent Whitehaven Beach with its white silica sands, explore secluded bays with crystal clear waters and enjoy swimming and snorkeling during the day. Southern Cross is a fast, spacious sailing boat with a maximum of 22 passengers, for a sociable and relaxing day. I had no idea what to expect booking a day tour of Whitsundays. The longest running Whitehaven Beach Tour & one of two whom offer a Beach BBQ. The people who run the croc tour are very friendly. High rise is on the island - the Reef View Hotel, Whitsunday Apartments and Yacht Harbour Towers are iconic. Enjoy an action-packed half-day zooming through the Whitsunday Hinterland, climbing from the valley floor to the tips of the mountains and conquering tracks through marshlands, creek beds and mud pits in one of the most beautiful regions of Australia.
Rejoin the highway at Childers where you can camp at Apple Tree Creek. So even on a tight schedule you can have a great time. Before we knew it was time to leave Byron Bay for the last time, we had booked a hostel in Brisbane called Brisbane Backpackers (cheapest hostel we could find) and had booked the seats on the coach. For those not wanting or unable to venture into the water, Illusions is equipped with Bathyscopes that allow you to see the coral and fish life from above water as you float over the bay in our dinghy. Eungella National Park and the Finchhatten area are a whole new world as they are well above sea level and a climate unlike the coast. These magnificent yet dangerous creatures do inhabit the waters of our tropical paradise but sightings in the sea or on the islands are few and far between. I may be wearing a few more layers than normal. It is not the best, but there is also coral at neighbouring "Pebble beach" (which isn't pebbles but boulders) that is more extensive. Read on for more information. With over 50 registered dive and snorkel sites off Cairns, the boats disperse across the Coral Sea, taking their guests to different Great Barrier Reef locations. Nowhere else on earth do two such sites exist side by side, making this destination truly a nature’s playground. And these two spots were two that were on the top of my Australia bucket list. For many people travelling through Australia, a trip to the Whitsundays and the stunning Whitehaven beach (recently voted the top beach in Australia) is a best whitsundays day tours highlight. Stretching for 7km along the eastern side of Whitsunday Island, Whitehaven Beach is 97% silica sand and is accessible from the northern and southern ends. Surprisingly, planning four days in the Whitsunday Islands was my most challenging travel project yet. Whitsunday On The Beach are well positioned as well as Airlie Court being main street behind KC's. Thankfully I slept very well but had an early rise for that day’s excursion. The atmosphere is festive, the competition fierce and well known Australian Iron Woman Lisa Curry-Kenny is a regular competitor. At the other end of the spectrum we have Atlantic Clipper which offers a great value cruise for the younger brigade that don't mind bigger numbers and a very social atmosphere. If you have a nice pillow it goes a long ways. I don't remember, I'll have to look it up. Hostels. There are hostels aplenty in Australia and that's because they house all the backpackers that come here from all over the world. With over 1,500 species of fish, the Great Barrier Reef is a snorkeler and diver’s paradise! Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the full length of the beach, across Hill Inlet to a landing point. The cruise took us to various spots on the islands, in order to enjoy the views, the beach, diving, snorkelling, and kayaking. Long Island And Whitehaven Beach - Scenic Cruise and Island Experience.
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