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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Cairns
- Whitsunday Islands
Whitsunday Islands
This 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.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.