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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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Reef View Hotel

5 of 5 stars
TAFE
NSW
Jul 20, 2009

The Reef View has spectacular views of the Whitsundays. We stayed in a higher level room and could have sat on the balcony all day. The room was large and very comfortable. It was well cleaned with...more

“Was pleased but not my favorite Aussie hotel.”

Coral Sea Resort

4 of 5 stars
tmill1
Kodiak, Alaska
Jul 19, 2009

Fantastic view from our room. We enjoyed our stay here but it was the least favorite of the Aussie hotels we stayed in. It was comfortable and the front desk staff was really lovely. Pool was great...more

“Your very own tropical beach house”

Voyages Bedarra Island Resort

4 of 5 stars
AnnaAndTom
Melbourne
Jul 19, 2009
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Staying at Bedarra is like having your very own tropical beach house. The ambience is one of understated luxury. Because the resort is so small (32 guests max), it really does feel like it's your...more

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