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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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Club Med Lindeman Island

4 of 5 stars
ContentBrisbane
Brisbane
Dec 27, 2009

Our 3rd trip to Lindeman Island brought back to us how good Club Med really is. We have been to a number of the Asian Club Med resorts and always had an amazing time. However, we had not been to Club...more

“Beautiful location but worst place to stay ever!”

Hook Island Wilderness Resort

1 of 5 stars
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qld
Dec 26, 2009

The location of hook island and the snorkelling is amazing. This is where it ends however. The staff had to be chased down in order to get any service, it seemed we were interrupting their holiday....more

“Favourite for locals and tourists, great location”

Capers at the Beach Bar & Grill

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Whitsundays_Local
Whitsundays Queensland
Dec 26, 2009

It is good food generally, but probably one of the more expensive restaurants in airlie, making the value for money just middle. Nice place to hang out for lunch or brunch, or just a couple of beers...more

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