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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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“Relaxing weekend Getaway at Water's Edge.”

Water's Edge Resort Whitsundays

4 of 5 stars
SkinnyMackayQld
Mackay Qld
Nov 22, 2009

We stay with friends at Water's Edge every year for a weekend getaway. We love the fact that our rooms lead out to the pool area for the kids, we are close to everything, the views are million dollar...more

“Beautiful spot, average accommodations”

Martinique Whitsunday

4 of 5 stars
K180108
Townsville, Australia
Nov 21, 2009

The hotel itself is beautiful, probably the best view and location in the Whitsundays. The hill isn't as bad as what I've read on other reviews; it's very doable. The staff are wonderful and very...more

“CLEAN,QUIET,SUPRISE,and GOLF AS WELL!!”

Laguna Whitsundays Resort Villas

5 of 5 stars
quest2sea
Airlie Beach, Australia
Nov 21, 2009

If you wish to get away from the boom boom bars,traffic, noise,and people.A place where you can stand outside and listen and see actual wild animals and birds etc set in amongst magnificent gardens...more

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