Tourism Whitsundays, Queensland Australia, Whitsundays Holidays

Welcome to the Whitsundays

74 Island Wonders, located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, on the tropical coast of Queensland, Australia. A visit to the Whitsundays is a feast of the senses, surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore. The hardest part is choosing how to fit it all in.

Explore this incredible diversity from the bow of a sailboat… cruise through the islands and drop anchor for a quick snorkel and wake up to a sunrise over world famous Whitehaven Beach. Or enjoy the spoils of a mainland resort with Coral Sea views at Airlie Beach, yet another 74 island wonder.

Best cruise / yachting experience in Australia

Australian Traveller readers have voted 'Bareboating in the Whitsundays' as the best cruise/yachting experience in Australia! With bareboating, you skipper yourself on your own private yacht charter and explore the magic ot the Whitsundays at your leisure. Find out more...

Great Barrier Reef

The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Home to tens of thousands of species of brilliantly coloured fish, coral and other marine life the Great Barrier Reef is a spectacular underwater playground, and the Whitsundays lies in the very heart of the reef.

Whitehaven Beach

Consistently rated amongst the top beaches in the world, Whitehaven Beach is the jewel in the crown of the Whitsundays. See Whitehaven from Airlie Beach or any of the resort islands, or stay overnight on a sailing boat and wake up to a sunrise over the magnificent white sands.

The Whitsunday Coast

The Whitsunday Coast is as diverse as the tropical islands dotting the horizon just offshore. Secluded beaches and wooded peninsulas surround friendly townships with a variety of accommodation, restaurants and attractions to enjoy. Airlie Beach is the relaxed, cosmopolitan, central hub of the coast.

Experience the Whitsundays

Whether you are want excitement or relaxation, the Whitsundays has a wide variety of experiences to make your holiday memorable. Take your partner for a romantic escape; show the kids the Great Barrier Reef and build lasting family memories; or get some friends together for a week of fun and laughter.

A Whitsunday Wedding

The Whitsundays has something for everyone to enjoy whether you want excitement and adventure, or you'd prefer a little relaxation and rejuvenation. It doesn't matter whether you are travelling with your family, a partner or a whole group of friends, you'll want to experience the Whitsundays.

Is it raining? So what?

If it’s raining – so what! There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Whitsundays in the wet, from swimming at waterfalls, enjoying the best fresh Whitsunday seafood, to diving the Great Barrier Reef - you're going to get wet anyway, so get out there and enjoy the Whitsundays' green season during February/March.