Hamilton Island Wildlife Park
Hamilton Island,
Hamilton Island, Queensland, 4803
Email:
wlhinfo@merlinentertainments.com.au
Website:
www.wildlifehamiltonisland.com.au/
Queensland
DINEATOUT
9143961
Phone Number:
61 07 4946 9078
Fax Number:
61 07 4946 9079
A hands‐on Australian animal experiences located within the stunning Whitsundays Islands in Queensland. Wild Life offers a unique interactive experience of Australian native animals: chat with an animal keeper; meet an incredible array of Aussie animals; enjoy daily tours and feeding sessions. And being located in Queensland, Wild Life Hamilton Island is one of the few places in Australia where you can actually hold a koala. The residents of Wild Life Hamilton Island are true Aussie characters and there's no better way to meet them than catching a daily tour or two! Say hello to Freddie the talking and performing Sulphur Crested Cockatoo; Hippo the wombat hand‐raised by the Wild Life staff; the resident koala's including Baby O; the gorgeous brother and sister dingoes; and the many other incredible Aussie animals including the cassowary, bettongs, pademelons, eclectus parrots, kangaroos, crocodiles and numerous other reptiles. When you are finished exploring the park, enjoy breakfast or lunch at the cafe, followed by a koala cuddle!
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South Molle Island National Park,
South Molle Island, Queensland, 4803
Email:
qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website:
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/molle-islands/index.html
Queensland
SCENDRVWLK
Rainforest, windswept hillsides, rocky headlands with majestic hoop pines, sandy beaches and secluded coves make Molle Islands National Park a scenic retreat for nature lovers. Located on the Northern side of South Molle, the Spion Kop track leads through eucalypt forest, rainforest and open grasslands. A seasonal colony of flying foxes can sometimes be seen and heard early on in the walk. The track passes through an area of shattered rock high on the hillside. This is an Aboriginal stone quarry of the Ngaro people. The stone here is a fine grain volcanic rock and was used for making weapons and tools. One of the most spectacular parts of this walk are the views not only from the saddle of the mountain but from the lookout on Spion Kop. From the lookout you can take in spectacular views of Hook, Whitsunday, Hamilton, Dent, Pine, Planton and Long Islands to the east.
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Shingley Drive,
Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
Email:
info@abelpointmarina.com.au
Website:
www.abelpointmarina.com.au
Queensland
LMARKBLD
9114566
Phone Number:
61 07 4946 2400
Fax Number:
61 07 4946 2444
Abel Point is Queensland's gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays’ 74 unique islands all boasting some of the most beautiful turquoise waters in the world. Abel Point houses North Queensland's largest marina catering for boats of all kinds, right up to the largest super yacht. Abel Point Marina offers access to all aquatic action for snorkelling, diving tours and charter boat adventures directly from Airlie Beach, a world famous tourist destination. It is located only 25 minutes from Proserpine Airport making accessibility to this picturesque destination convenient for both interstate and international travelers and boaties alike. From the smallest vessels to the majestic super yachts, the idyllic Abel Point Marina Village satisfies every mooring and boating need you can imagine. A safe, secure haven equipped with high-level facilities that boats of all sizes require, it caters for the skippers and crew too! The Marina Village is home to stylish restaurants and casual cafes and is located just a short stroll away from the luxury resort accommodation and boutique shopping of Airlie Beach.
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Stunning Hill Inlet - The Whitsundays
Whitsunday Island,
Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
Email:
support@tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Website:
www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Queensland
HISTHERITG
Hill Inlet in the Whitsundays is a stunning inlet located at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. As the tide shifts, the white sand and blue hues of the inlet blend seamlessly to create a breathtaking mosaic. Hill Inlet is best viewed from the lookout at Tongue Point on Whitsunday Island. Most people moor their boats in Tongue Bay, take a dingy ashore and make the short uphill walk to the lookout for breathtaking views. If possible, try to reach the lookout when the tide is low to fully experience the beautiful fusion of colours that emerge. Not all operators visit Hill Inlet and the Tongue Point lookout on a Whitehaven Beach visit, so be sure to check before you book if you'd like to go to the lookout. There are several ways to experience the beauty of Hill Inlet. Many companies offer day trips to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet by ferry, power boat or luxury yacht. Most overnight sailing trips also stop here. It’s also possible to view Hill Inlet from the air by helicopter or seaplane.
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One of Oprahs favourite natural icons, Heart Reef in the Whitsundays
Great Barrier Reef,
Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
Email:
info@tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Website:
www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Queensland
NATATTRACT
9063476
Phone Number:
61 07 4945 3711
Heart Reef, in the Great Barrier Reef of the Whitsundays, is a stunning composition of coral that has naturally formed into the shape of a heart. Located in Hardy Reef, Heart Reef is best experienced from the air by helicopter or seaplane, as visitors are unable to snorkel or dive there due it's protected status. Many tour companies will combine a scenic flight over Heart Reef with other breathtaking spots in the Whitsundays, including Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. A certain highlight of any visit to the Whitsundays. Heart Reef was discovered in 1975 by one of Air Whitsunday's pilots and is now an internationally-recognised attraction of the Whitsundays and features on many postcards and brochures promoting the Whitsunday region and the Great Barrier Reef. Many an amateur photographer has been amazed by the fact that their own photos look just like the brochures! Heart Reef has been the site of many proposals and declarations of love over the years. If planning on making the ultimate romantic gesture, let your pilot know your plans and they'll be able to help you with some extra flight time over the famous icon.
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See brightly coloured corals and abundant marine life at Fairey Reef
Fairey Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays section,
Whitsundays, Queensland, 4802
Email:
support@tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Queensland
NATATTRACT
9143964
Phone Number:
61 07 4948 5900
Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, Fairey Reef has a number of excellent dive sites that are popular with local dive tour operators. Sites such as Henry's Bommie, Little Fairey Inlet, The Shoals and Tina's Arm are all located at Fairey Reef. Henry's Bommie: On the north-western flank of the reef, Henry's Bommie is considered a premier attraction reaching from a depth of 12 metres to near the surface. A narrow gap opens into a cave which is worth exploring but beware the small opening. Inside you may find a huge clam and a resident turtle that is often spotted at night. Circumnavigation of the bommie is the best way to see it all and there is good coral cover and clouds of small tropical fish. Visibility: 10 - 20 metres Diving depth: 5 - 15 metres. Little Fairey Inlet: On the central western side of the reef, this is a classic dive starting at a wall along the entrance to the inlet at a depth of 16 metres. There are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore and fish life is abundant with brightly coloured angelfish, cod, trout and sweetlip often seen. Visibility: 10 - 20 metres Diving depth: 10 - 18 metres.
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Cedar Creek Falls, Airlie Beach, The Whitsundays
Conway Road,
Proserpine, Queensland, 4800
Email:
support@tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Website:
www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Queensland
NATATTRACT
9121926
Phone Number:
61 07 4945 3711
Located approximately 20 kilometres from Proserpine on Saltwater Creek Road, off Conway Beach Road is the picturesque Cedar Creek Falls. These waterfalls are spectacular in the wet season and offer a year-round natural swimming pool at the base of the falls. They are set in a natural rock amphitheatre. The flora and fauna will amaze you, particularly the strangler figs, red and white cedars and wild orchids. There are also bush walks up and around the falls. Majestic Alexandra Palms line the creek as it continues its journey to the ocean. Please note that jumping or diving off the waterfall is dangerous and strictly prohibited.
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Whitsunday Islands from Mt Hayward
Conway State Forest,
Airlie Beach, Queensland, 4802
Email:
qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website:
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/great-walks-whitsunday/index.html
Queensland
SCENDRVWLK
On the rugged Conway Range behind Airlie Beach lies Conway State Forest, home to the Whitsunday Great!Walk. This beautiful forest contains lowland tropical rainforest remnants and picturesque rocky creeks. Volcanic activity millions of years ago created this rugged landscape and the offshore islands. Walking through this wildlife haven is a unique experience as the seasons come and go with different sights, smells and sounds. You may see the blue flash of a Ulysses butterfly after rain, smell lemon myrtle flowers in summer, or hear the distinctive call of the wompoo fruit-dove when the trees around you are fruiting. You will pass majestic tulip oaks on the first day, walk through lush palm valleys and moss gardens on the second, and finish on the third with views of the Whitsunday Islands through open woodland. As of November 2012, the Whitsunday Great Walk is now open to mountain bikes with sections of the 36km dual-use trail graded 2, 3 and 4 for mountain bikes.
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South Molle Island Resort
Molle Island,
South Molle Island, Queensland, 4803
Email:
qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website:
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/molle-islands/index.html
Queensland
NATPARKRES
9098015
Phone Number:
61 13 0013 0372
Molle Islands National Park covers a picturesque cluster of islands in the heart of the Whitsundays with white sandy beaches and pockets of rainforest, encircled by the aqua waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The islands provide a wildlife refuge and are popular with nature lovers. South Molle is the largest, offering walking tracks with stunning views. Snorkel at Sandy Bay. Sail around the islands. Bush camp on some islands. Camping bookings are essential. It is recommended to book in advance for school holidays. Take water and a fuel stove. At low tide walk between South and Mid Molle islands. In late spring, witness an underwater snowstorm - the annual spawning of coral. Check restrictions on activities such as spearfishing, anchoring, fishing and collecting.
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Conway National Park,
Proserpine, Queensland, 4800
Email:
qpws@nprsr.qld.com.au
Website:
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/conway/index.html
Queensland
SCENDRVWLK
Enjoy a different Whitsunday experience and escape to the tropical refuge of the Conway Ranges in Conway National Park. This park contains lowland tropical rainforest remnants and picturesque rocky creeks. Stroll down an old logging road through tall, lush rainforest and notice seedlings fighting for light in small clearings. After veering left, you will reach a calm creek lined with Alexandra palms. You might catch a glimpse of a little kingfisher and hear the deep, resonating calls of wompoo fruit-doves. The Wompoo Walk is the start of the Whitsunday Great Walk.
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