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The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach... more » The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape. « less

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“Could be good with a bit of attention to detail.”

Base Backpackers

2 of 5 stars
Leono
Rio
Sep 4, 2008

Staying here should have been excellent but was a let down due to two simple yet essential problems. Firstly the kitchen facilities were poor, with none of the hobs reaching anything other than a...more

“Mediocre but there are much better places to stay”

Koala Beach Resort

3 of 5 stars
Y0ungIrishC0uple
Ireland
Sep 2, 2008

As a couple we booked a private room, firstly the place is huge and our room was way up at the very back of the 'resort' which doesnt appeal if you wanna quickly pop to the shop or if your on your way...more

“Expectations not met”

Beach Club Resort

3 of 5 stars
Nancy1918
West Midlands
Sep 1, 2008

We recently stayed at the Beach club-the final part of our holiday to Australia.We arrived on Hamilton Island where we were warmly welcomed and whisked away on a buggy to the hotel. It was lovely not...more

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Need help with 2 week itinerary September 05, 2008, 4 replies
3-4 night Great Barrier reef / Whitsunday's Cruise August 29, 2008, 1 reply
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Daytrips to other islands from Airlie Beach? August 25, 2008, 1 reply
cairns or hamilton island with a 17 month old baby August 18, 2008, 1 reply
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