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The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach... more » The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape. « less

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Kingfisher Bay Resort

3 of 5 stars
bingo303
Frankfurt a.M.
Dec 3, 2008

hmmmm... well, what can I say... it's eco certified, so don't expect a classic 4* resort. nope, they don't have a nice beach. nope, they don't have very nicely furnished rooms nope, staff is not very...more

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Voyages Dunk Island

4 of 5 stars
ComoCat
Sydney, Australia
Dec 3, 2008

My husband, 11 yr old daughter and I really enjoyed our five nights on the island in late November. We arrived around 3.30pm and were greeted at the little airport by a member of staff who gave...more

“The Best B&B ever”

Whitsunday Moorings Bed and Breakfast

5 of 5 stars
IrishHenrietta
Sydney
Dec 3, 2008

I've been meaning to write this review for ages. We stayed here after staying at another guesthouse up the road from it the night before. We didn't want to really move for convenience sake but we are...more

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