Queensland: Whitsundays

Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Sea, the Whitsundays lie midway along the Queensland coast. The region spans from the beaches of Bowen in the north to the golf greens of Laguna Whitsundays in the south. The 74 Islands, of which only 8 are inhabited, form the largest offshore island chain along Australia’s coastline.

Whether you choose to bush walk, scuba dive, or sail, there are a myriad of ways to experience the Whitsundays. Island and coastal accommodation options range from camp sites in National Parks to luxury resorts.