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Cruise Whitsundays

Queensland · Australia

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Morning and afternoon tea, and a sumptuous lunch are provided by award winning restaurants from Airlie Beach, taking care to base the menu on seasonality and the best produce available.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Cruise Whitsundays

    Welcome to the Whitsundays, an extraordinary archipelago consisting of 74 islands nestled off the central coast of Queensland. This region is globally renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, characterized by swirling…

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  2. 2Airlie Beach — The Gateway

    Our journey begins in Airlie Beach, a lively coastal town that pulses with the energy of thousands of travelers setting out on their own Whitsunday adventures. Airlie Beach is more than just a transit point; it is a destination…

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  3. 3Whitehaven Beach — Silica and Splendor

    As the vessel approaches Whitehaven Beach, the sight is nothing short of spectacular. This world-famous stretch of coastline is defined by its sand, which is 98% pure silica. …

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  4. 4Hill Inlet Lookout — The Swirling Sands

    A short journey from the main beach takes us to the Hill Inlet, perhaps the most iconic viewpoint in all of Australia. To reach the lookout, visitors embark on a 10 to 15-minute walk up a well-maintained path through the national…

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  5. 5Snorkeling the Fringing Reefs

    The Whitsundays are located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, and no visit is complete without an underwater exploration. The islands are particularly known for their fringing reefs, which offer sheltered and calm…

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  6. 6Hamilton Island — Buggies and Sunsets

    Hamilton Island is the most populated and developed of the 74 islands, serving as a popular home base for many Whitsunday travelers. One of its most unique features is its transport system; it is essentially a 'car-less' island,…

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  7. 7Scuba Diving at Baits Reef

    For those seeking a deeper connection with the Great Barrier Reef, scuba diving offers an immersive experience that snorkeling cannot match. Cruise Whitsundays and other operators offer excursions to outer reef sites like Baits…

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  8. 8Closing

    As our tour with Cruise Whitsundays comes to an end, we reflect on a day filled with the 'spectacular' and the 'unbelievable.' From the pure silica sands of Whitehaven Beach to the swirling turquoise patterns of Hill Inlet and…

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What is Cruise Whitsundays?

Cruise Whitsundays is a place in Queensland · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationQueensland · Australia
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-20.2727, 148.7250
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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