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WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS AND SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF ACCOMMODATION / Queensland
One&Only Hayman Island Lapping the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef, One&Only Hayman Island is Australia’s celebrated, private island destination. Hayman's warm welcome ensures that guests enjoy a unique and memorable experience offering luxury, relaxation, adventure and a lifestyle that is genuine and sincere. The resort features superbly appointed rooms, suites, penthouses, beach villas, a beach house, world-class restaurants offering a range of cuisines, award-winning Hayman Spa health and beauty facility, kids' club and crèche. Marine activities on offer include PADI diving, fishing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, reef cruises and seaplane and helicopter adventures. Guests relax and enjoy One&Only Hayman Island's superb salt and fresh water pools, head to the island’s beaches for sunbathing and snorkeling, or take one of the fascinating island walks or garden tours. Map Page 72 Reference 17 price guide:
Heron Island
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Long Island Resort
Heron Island is a true coral cay situated right on the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. A nature lover’s haven, Heron is renowned for its abundance of bird life, the delightful green and loggerhead turtles and endless gardens of coral right off the beach. Activities include guided island and reef walks, semi-submersible cruises, the Aqua Soul Spa, and the Junior Rangers' program for kids 7-12 years. Famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling, Heron is ribboned by sugar white sands and crystal clear waters with resplendently colored marine life.
Hammocks swinging under palm trees, golden sandy beaches, gentle waves lapping the shore with 2,500 acres of tropical rainforest as décor; this is Long Island Resort in the Whitsundays. The resort offers a wide range of activities from water sports, to exploring 12 miles of bushwalking paths to a snorkeling tour of the fringing reef. Facilities include two pools, tennis courts, mini golf, kids’ club, bars, spa, restaurant, café and a gift shop. Guests can choose between garden view and beachfront rooms.
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Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort Lady Elliot Island is located at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef in the highly protected Green Zone and is accessible by scenic flight from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Hervey Bay (Fraser Coast) and Bundaberg. Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort is a superb resort for exploring the rich marine wildlife that can be found in this unique region. The island is teeming with live corals and is known as the ‘Home of the Manta Ray’. It is famous for a resident population of over 175 manta rays and has been voted by Padi as a top diving destination for scuba diving with manta rays. Depending on the time of year, you may be able to experience turtle nesting with hatchlings emerging from the sand and view birds nesting or humpback whales. There are a number of great dive sites surrounding the island, and other activities include snorkeling, glass bottom boat tours and free island activities. Come for the day or stay a while. Stay 5 Pay 4
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Whitehaven Beach, Queensland
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