GREAT BARRIER REEF ISLANDS

For the well-travelled singles, couples and families who enjoy nature and exclusive settings.

A genuine natural wonder, the Great Barrier Reef is like no other place. Over 3,000 kilometres long and 65 kilometres wide, the reef is a result of millions of years of natural manufacture. It is home to a profusion of unbelievable sea creatures – over 1,400 species of brilliant fish, giant clams and a myriad of colourful anemones – making it the world’s largest marine park. Sprinkled throughout this natural aquarium are hundreds of tropical islands, some of which have been developed into superb resorts, catering for all tastes and budgets. These island resorts can be grouped into two: Whitsunday Islands, accessed from the airport on Hamilton Island; Upper Reef Islands, accessed from Cairns airport.

Recommended length of stay for Arabian Gulf families: 5 nights
Recommended length of stay for Arabian Gulf couples or singles: 5 nights

Whitsunday Islands:

Hamilton Island is the most developed, with a variety of hotel and apartment options as well as plenty of facilities and activities for people of all ages and needs.

Hayman Island, one of the world’s most luxurious resorts, is a private tropical island with deserted beaches and bushwalks. A regular winner of prestigious international awards, it offers fine food and an elegant atmosphere.

Brampton Island has wonderful beaches, a national park and a large variety of water sports.

Lindeman Island features Australia’s only Club Med resort.

Daydream Island is family oriented, with a kids club and wide-ranging water and sports activities.

South Molle Island is for active people, offering bushwalks, parasailing, seaplane flights and helicopter joy flights.

Peppers Palm Bay offers an intimate and secluded tropical resort where you can experience the wonders of the Whitsunday Islands.

Upper Reef Islands:

Magnetic Island features a national park with a large koala population and more than 20 bays and golden beaches.

Orpheus Island is a small volcanic island surrounded by coral reefs and has a small exclusive resort.

Dunk Island is a stunningly beautiful tropical rainforest island with a resort that blends in well.

Bedarra Island is a secluded tropical oasis, offering all-inclusive packages and catering for a maximum of 16 adult couples.

Lizard Island is one of the most exclusive of all islands and provides excellent game fishing, fine cuisine and excellent reef diving.

General Activities:

Some of the many activities available in most of the above mentioned destinations include:

Cruises

• Scuba Diving
• Snorkeling
  
• Whale watching (during season)
• Game and Reef Fishing
• Catamaran and Yacht sailing
• Bushwalking
• Water-skiing
• Sail boarding
• Jet skiing
• Scenic joy flights
• Parasailing
• Motorized dinghies

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