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Whitsunday Great Walk

Airlie Beach, Australia
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Ranked #7 of 17 attractions in Airlie Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Trails
Activities: Walking
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012

Everyone thinks of the water when they think of Airlie Beach but the rain forest is just as beautiful. Its thousands of years old, there is fantastic flora and fauna and you might see a wallaby or two. More

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australia
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012

This is an overnight walk so all provisions need to be carried. Best in the cooler months More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

Great track, well maintained and great scenery. pays to be reasonably fit but take your time. More

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Canberra
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011
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Most beautiful place, everyone should see this theres no excuse not to. More

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Christchurch New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2010
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I was worried about going out to the reef and getting into the water as I am not the best swimmer, but no problems at all. All the equipment, life jacket etc is given out along with instructions by the lovely staff on Reef Magic Cruises. Once I was comfortable with the snorkeling, in I went and magic it was.... More

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Melbourne
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2010
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I recently walked the 30km 'Great Walk' track through the Conway Ranges. I was a bit hesitant to try walking it under a day as everywhere I read stated, "allow 3 days to complete the walk." Long story short - it took me only 6 hours and I loved every minute of it! I'm 43 years young, not overly fit,... More

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Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2009
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We finished our 10 days at the Whitsundays with a 3 hour snorkel and seaplane adventure with Whitsunday Air. This is the experience of a lifetime. The seaplane takes off effortlessly from the small Whitsunday Airport 5 minutes north of Airlie Beach. With passengers limited (less than 10) a friendly, professional pilot and blue skies forever (June/July best time of... More

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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2008
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We only did a very short loop of the Great Walk -- the Kingfisher circuit from the Brandy Creek side. It was a very pleasant walk in the rain forest, and there was a self-guide brochure at the trailhead which made it especailly fun for my kids. More

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Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2011
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