Whitsunday IslandsThis group of roughly 160 beautiful tropical islands lies off
the north-eastern coast of Queensland and is today one of the
greatest tourist attractions in Australia, drawing more than
600,000 visitors a year. This aquatic playground lies 95 miles
(150km) north of Mackay and 190 miles (300km) south of Townsville,
which offer easy access to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
Holidaymakers flock to the adjacent mainland and island resorts to
enjoy sailing, diving, exploring the reefs, or simply relaxing on
thousands of sandy beaches. Seventy percent of the region has been
declared a national or marine park. The main town in the area is
the cosmopolitan resort village of Airlie Beach on the mainland
that has a plethora of tour offices offering trips to the
Whitsundays.
Transportation: There are domestic air links to Proserpine Airport from
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns. Queensland rail operates
regular services to Proserpine from most major Australian cities,
as do most coach companies. Once in Proserpine visitors have easy
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