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Waterson Way, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
Queensland NATATTRACT 9157571 Phone Number: 61 07 4945 0200

The 850 metre Airlie Creek Track slowly winds up the hill behind Airlie Beach along a gravel path, featuring rare flora and fauna such as the Whitsunday Bottle Tree and the endangered Proserpine Rock Wallaby which are only found in this region. The track winds you through tranquil forest which is home to magnificent fig trees, sub tropical plants, beautiful native birds and ends up at scenic natural rock pools. The walk back offers views of the beautiful blue Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands with leafy frames. Walking time: allow one hour. Access: from Waterson Way, Airlie Beach.

Airlie Beach-Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
Email: qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/conway/index.html
Queensland NATATTRACT 9098012 Phone Number: 61 13 0013 0372

Conway National Park is a peaceful coastal park overlooking the Whitsunday Passage, protecting rainforest-clad mountains, forested hills and deep valleys. The Gia and Ngaro Elders, Traditional Owners of the Conway Ranges, say 'Wadda-moolie' (welcome) to their traditional country. It is home to Proserpine rock-wallabies and two of Australia’s mound-building birds: the Australian brush-turkey and orange-footed scrubfowl. Bush camp beside a secluded pebbly beach overlooking Daydream Island (walk-in camping area only - sites are limited). Camping fees apply. From Mount Rooper lookout, take in superb views over the islands: Hamilton, Dent, Long and Henning. The view from the ridge above secluded Coral Beach is worth the effort of reaching there. From the picnic area on Shute Harbour Road, explore the forest.

Conway National Park, Proserpine, Queensland, 4800
Email: qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/conway/index.html
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Enjoy a different Whitsunday experience and escape to the tropical refuge of the Conway Ranges. Conway National Park contains lowland tropical rainforest remnants and picturesque rocky creeks. Part of the Whitsunday Great Walk, the Kingfisher Circuit weaves through giant strangler figs and tulip oaks decorated with basket ferns. As you relax by seasonal creeks, look for the brilliant blue flashes of Ulysses butterflies and listen for the squeak of grey fantail birds. Walk uphill past bright palm trees and return to the car park on an old logging road.

Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island, Queensland, 4801
Email: info@tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Website: www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Queensland NATATTRACT 9143107 Phone Number: 61 07 4945 3711

Blue Pearl Bay is located on the north-western side of Hayman Island in the Whitsundays Group. Popular with tourists and locals for snorkelling, diving and sightseeing, Blue Pearl Bay is known for its coral and fish life including a resident Maori Wrasse. Day tours and overnight boats visit Blue Pearl Bay for snorkelling and or scuba diving. Visitors typically swim directly off their vessel, or tender into the southern beach and enter the water from the coral beach. Diving depth is from three to 18 metres. Diving visibility is typically from three to 15 metres. Best coral cover to be seen in shallow water off the southern beach. Scattered bommies with silty sand bottom at five to 18 metres, dropping off to coral rubble and silty sand below 18 metres. Best dive off southern beach, near Castle Rock. Shallow coral ledge (two to three metres) dropping off as descent wall to 10 to 15 metres. Wall has narrow canyons and caves making for great exploration. Strong corals near Castle Rock have some striking gorgonian fans at eight to 15 metres as well as whip corals. The shallow waters are predominately staghorn coral. Good protection from all winds except north-westerlies.

Crystal Brook Road, Proserpine, Queensland, 4800
Email: admin@campkanga.com.au
Website: www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au/attractions/fishing/
Queensland NATATTRACT 9122041 Phone Number: 61 07 4947 2600

Just 30 minutes from Proserpine is Peter Faust Dam, also known as Lake Proserpine. An ideal spot for watersports and freshwater fishing. Peter Faust Dam is renowned as home to more 1m plus barramundi than any other impoundment in Australia! A combination of tropical climate with long summers and mild winters, the dam has no closed barra season so can be fished all year round and is annually restocked with over 20,000 barramundi fingerlings. The submerged branches and structure surrounding the lake make it the ideal spot for other species like sooty grunter, sleepy cod and saratoga. Local fishing tackle stores and guided trips are available all year round. Lake Proserpine plays host to fishing competitions, with campground accommodation at Camp Kanga closeby making it an ideal sports fishing destination. Bring your crab pots too because redclaw and freshwater crayfish also inhabit the lake. There is a concrete boat ramp to take craft up to 8m situated next to the BBQ areas. All this lies a short drive from Airlie Beach, the gateway to the famous Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, so once you've had your fill of barramundi there are 74 Whitsunday Islands to explore off the coast.

Whitsunday Islands, Whitsundays, Queensland, 4802
Email: qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/whitsunday-islands/index.html
Queensland NATPARKRES 9098017 Phone Number: 61 13 0013 0372

The hilly islands of Whitsunday Islands National Park dot the aquamarine waters of the scenic Whitsunday Passage. Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is world-renowned for its pure white silica sand and crystal-clear water. Part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the reefs contain an outstanding variety of corals. From May to September, the Whitsundays are an important calving ground for migrating humpback whales, keep an eye out and you may be rewarded. For great views, take a walk along various sections of the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail. At Nara Inlet, Hook Island; admire precious rock art by the Ngaro people. Snorkel, sail, or relax in an idyllic setting. Camping is permitted on Whitsunday, Hook, Cid and Henning islands but campers must be self-sufficient. Camping fees apply and bookings are essential. Book in advance for school holidays. Take water and a fuel stove. Check restrictions on activities such as anchoring, fishing, spearfishing and collecting.

Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Queensland, 4802
Email: info@tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Website: www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Queensland NATATTRACT 9005099 Phone Number: 61 07 4945 3711

Said to be the world’s largest living structure and the only one visible from outer space, the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,000 kilometres and is home to tens of thousands of species of brilliantly coloured fish, coral and other marine life including whales, dolphins and turtles. If diving is your passion, then this is your paradise. The Great Barrier Reef is a divers Mecca, and the Whitsundays has companies catering for every skill level from student to novice to dive master. If snorkelling is more your style, then the warm shallow waters of the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays provide some of the most colourful fish and coral formations anywhere in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There are ample opportunities for beginner divers, inexperienced and experienced divers to experience the wonders of the underwater world in the Whitsundays. The Whitsundays is recognised as having some of the best fishing in Queensland. Charter vessels operating out of Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach and the resort islands offer a variety of trips to the rich waters of the outer Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays, Queensland, 4802
Email: info@tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Website: www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Queensland NATATTRACT 9110508 Phone Number: 61 07 4945 3711

The Hangover, located off Airlie Beach on the Great Barrier Reef, is a wall dive with exciting terrain to be negotiated by the diver. Larger marine life such as Giant Trevally, Barramundi, Cod and Mackeral to be found in this pelagic area. No previous history of this site, so surface and tell them what you saw!

Airlie Beach-Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
Email: qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/conway-forest/index.html
Queensland NATPARKRES 9098013 Phone Number: 61 13 0013 0372

In Conway State Forest along the rugged Conway Range, explore lowland tropical rainforest, picturesque creeks and lofty peaks overlooking Airlie Beach. This forest is home to 20 rainforest plants found only in this region and offers a refuge for wildlife. The buff-breasted paradise-kingfisher migrates from Papua New Guinea to breed here. Discover the forest's secrets on a short or long walk. Three walks begin from the carpark, ranging from the two kilometre Kingfisher circuit to the 30 kilometre, three-day Whitsunday Great! Walk (which is closed during February and March). Camping fees apply and bookings are essential. Look for brilliant blue Ulysses butterflies. Get a sense of the history of the region from old snigging tracks used for carting timber in logging days. Tracks may be closed in wet weather; check conditions before setting out.

Whitsunday Islands National Park, Whitsundays, Queensland, 4802
Email: qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/whitsunday-islands/about.html
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This track leads to one of the world's most photographed landscapes and is highly recommended for those seeking spectacular views. The winding track travels uphill through woodland and dry rainforest to two lookouts. After admiring the majestic vistas over Hill Inlet-a highly significant area for the Ngaro Aboriginal people-you can follow the loop track back down the hill.