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| Reef Odyssey - Whitsunday Cruise - Great Barrier Reef - Queensland - Australia | |
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Nestled in the heart of the Great Barrier
Reef, the Whitsundays share the same idyllic climate as the Bahamas, the
Caribbean and Tahiti. Nature has left a collection of islands - actually
what remains of submerged mountains - rising from a bright turquoise sea.
The fringing coral reefs, tropical rainforests, pristine beaches and
crystal clear waters, largely untouched by man, make this one of the most
beautiful destinations in the world.
The Great Barrier Reef, off Australia's east coast, is one of the wonders of the natural world. It is World Heritage listed and is one of Australia's, and the world's, premier holiday destinations. World Heritage listed, the Whitsundays form part of the world's largest National Park. Comprising some 74 islands the Whitsunday Group is primarily uninhabited. However if you pine for civilisation there is always one of the internationally renowned island resorts from which to choose.The warm aquamarine waters range between 20 and 25 deg. C allow year round snorkeling and diving opportunities and provide a glimpse into the magic of these Great Barrier Reef Islands. |
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| The Whitsundays with its safe anchorages and coves, sheltered by the Great Barrier Reef, is one of the world's finest cruising areas and will undoubtedly capture your heart and imagination. Lying in the tropics close to 20 deg south the Whitsundays has an enviable climate year round. The Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea protect the waters of the Whitsundays from the ocean seas with most islands being surrounded by a fringing reef system. |
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Summers are warm with frequent rain showers.
Winters, considered perfect by many, are warm by day and cool by night.
July is the coolest month and January the warmest. Cyclones if they do
occur at all are most likely between February and March.
Getting To the Whitsundays Domestic airlines have daily flights into Proserpine and Hamilton Island from all major cities, including Cairns. Proserpine airport is serviced by a shuttle bus that meets every flight and transfers to Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour. |
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