Experience the majestic beauty of Whitsunday Islands along the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a real paradise found right in the country of Australia. No one ever forgets a time spent in Whitsundays whether it is for relaxation or a romantic vacation.
There a plenty of things to do there most especially with Whitsunday yacht charters and be your own skipper. Whitsunday will surely take your breath away. Here are some of the places you will surely enjoy.
1. The Great Barrier Reef – It is over 2,000 kilometers in length and protects the islands of Whitsundays against huge ocean swells, making it one of the best and safest sailing and cruising spot in the world. It houses a vast and diverse marine life from the smallest plankton to the biggest of whales. It also supports around 1625 fish species, 3,000 mollusk species, 215 bird species, 1,400 type of coral reef, 14 kinds of breeding snakes and a whole lot more.
2. Whitehaven Beach – This beautiful island is surrounded by crystal clear blue waters and silica sand that runs at a seven kilometer stretch. It is the biggest island in Whitsundays. This is also where you can find the famous Hill Inlet cove found at the northern part of Whitehaven where you will get the pleasure of witnessing the tides shift the water and sand which results to wonderful burst of hues.
As soon as you set foot on this land, you will know why it is called “The most beautiful beach in Queensland” by a lot of people. And it is also not named by cnn.com as “The most eco-friendly beach in the world of 2010” for nothing.
3. Hook Island – There are two major inlets found in Hook Island, the Macona and the Nara Inlets. It is where you will find jaw-dropping and eye-popping under water coral growths which are widely known among thousands of snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. If you are in the mood for an under water exploration but do not like the idea of getting wet, you may do so by riding on a semi-submersible which can seat around 50 people.
You can also go on a picnic and kayak around the island or walk through the forest with your family or friends. You will definitely enjoy every minute spent in Whitsundays as it is truly a fantastic place that everyone should see.