THE WHITSUNDAYS
GREAT BARRIER REEF
CORAL SEA
The group of islands stretching from Mackay in the South to Bowen in the North are called the Cumberland Islands. They are also called the Whitsundays, the name much preferred by visitors from around the world, sort of easier to pronounce. The islands are mostly National Parks with dense bush, rainforest, wildlife, amazing rock formations and sandy beaches. Most of the area is also a Marine Park with amazing reefs and plentiful fish.
Quite a few islands are also resort islands. Daydream Island, Hamilton Island, South Mole Island, Lindeman and Hayman Island are just a few with popular resorts.
Airlie Beach is a mainland visitor paradise with bars, restaurants and discos.
The Whitsundays are popular cruising grounds and there is always a number of yachts and boats here. Sailing regattas bring yachts to the Whitsundays from all over the world.
