 Attractions
Hamilton Island: Characterised by high-rise hotels, Hamilton Island has an international airport and is the most heavily developed island in the Whitsundays. It has a range of entertainment including parasailing, scuba diving, cruising and helicopter joy flights. There are squash courts, shops, nine restaurants, take-away's and a supermarket.
All the resort facilities can be used by day trippers.
Daydream Island: The closest island resort to Shute Harbour, it has a very good swimming pool and mainly caters for families. Day trippers are allowed and can use all the non-powered water activities and tennis courts.
Lindeman Island: One of the most southerly of the Whitsunday Islands, Lindeman is mainly national park however, it does have Australia's only Club Med resort which has a golf course, tennis courts and many water activities. There are plenty of little deserted beaches around the island.
Hayman Island: There are no daytrippers on Hayman Island as it is a very exclusive and upmarket resort. It is the most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands and has many facilities and activities available.
Whitsunday Island: There is no resort on this island, however it is the largest of the Whitsunday group. Whitehaven Beach, 6 kilometres long, is on the south-east coast and is the longest and finest beach imaginable. There are National Parks camping areas at Whitehaven Beach and some good snorkelling sites at its southern end.
Long Island: Part of the Whitsunday Island group, there is over 2000 acres of National Park and palm fringed beaches, with 20km of walking tracks offering some superb views.
Halliday Bay: Set amidst the natural beauty of Queensland's Whitsunday coast line, Halliday Bay is Paradise Found. A place of softly lapping waves where the sun sparkles on the blue waters of the Coral Sea, where the dense green forest spirals down from the National Park to the waters edge. An unspoilt wonderland, the perfect retreat to lay back and relax.
Orpheus Island: Covered with lush green palms and sandy bays, Orpheus seems likes it is floating lazzily away, resting quietly amongst the intricate coral reefs. This unspoilt wilderness is softened by the graceful curve of seven beaches of soft white sand and a dark green centre of National Park. Orpheus is the perfect hideaway.
Great Keppel Island: This island is only a short boat ride away from the Great Barrier Reef, with spectacular marine life and 28 kilometres of pure white sand, with a guarantee that you'll find a spot just for you. This island is perfect for all ages and is one of the Whitsunsays most beautiful destinations.
Dunk Island: A tropical island with lush rainforests and a magical atmosphere, but how many tropical islands have a real working dairy farm and an artists colony. Its a place of contrast, where getting back to nature is so simple.
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