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- Whitsunday Islands
Whitsunday Islands
Discovered by Captain James Cook in 1770, the Whitsunday Islands
is an archipelago of approximately 160 breathtaking tropical
islands and atolls off the east coast of Queensland's Airlie Beach.
The islands were named by Cook when he passed through the islands
around Whit Sunday, the seventh day after Easter Sunday, and was
immediately struck by their beauty. Set in crystal clear azure
waters of the Coral Sea waters in the heart of Australia's Great
Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are a sailor's paradise and one of
Australia's most popular tourist attractions drawing over 600,000
visitors annually. Most tourists tend to stick to the resort areas
to enjoy the endless water activities such as diving, snorkelling,
fishing, sailing, and relaxing on the sun-drenched beaches as
seventy percent of the region has been declared a national or
marine park. The resort islands of Hamilton Daydream, Hayman, South
Molle and Lindeman are the most popular destinations with foreign
visitors and accommodation is easy to find on these charming
islands. Perfect for a family getaway, a relaxing break for the
hustle and bustle of the city or a romantic honeymoon destination,
the Whitsundays have something for everyone. At the end of a busy
day exploring the islands and marine life off their shores, what
could be better than a romantic sunset cruise to round off the
perfect day in this small slice of paradise.
Information & Facts
Climate
The Whitsunday Islands have a warm, tropical climate all year
round. Between the months of December and February the occasional
tropical rain shower is common and average daytime highs reach
around 27.4°C (80°F).
Getting Around
Domestic flights from Jetstar and Virgin Blue link Whitsunday
Coast Airport at Proserpine to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and
Cairns. Queensland rail operates regular services to Proserpine
from most major Australian cities, as do most coach companies and
once in Proserpine, visitors have easy access to Airlie Beach and
the Whitsundays via bus and taxi services.
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.