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Whitsunday Islands

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is a mix of seaways and short walks, crossing South Molle, Hook and Whitsunday islands. The tracks across the islands are linked by seaways suited to kayaking, sailing or powerboating. Camping is available at eight camping areas on the three islands. Several islands have large resorts, offering a
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sailed his ship H.M.B. Endeavour, through a broad expanse of islands which provided an unimpeded passage to the north. Cook named the passage "Whitsundays' Passage". Cook's recorded times and dates are often questioned. Time quoted is simply local time (calculated at noon), the date recorded is a
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There is some contention as to exactly which islands are within the informally named Whitsunday Islands, in particular those at the southern extremity and the inclusions to the west. What is certain is that they lie within the chain named Cumberland Isles by
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The Ngaro Whitsundays Underwater Art Trail is a series on sculptures of Turtle, Manta ray, Maori wrasse, Coral polyp and a traditional piece named Bywa. They are located in shallow water depths assessable for snorkelling.
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with the area being one of the most popular yachting destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. The islands received about 700,000 visitors between March 2008 and March 2009.
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Listed below are islands of The Whitsundays, divided by group locality. Named rocks and islets can be found listed within the entry for the nearest island to that feature.
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Crab Bay, South Head, Driftwood Bay, Coral Cove, Escape Beach, Broken Point, Sunrise Bay, Hideaway Bay, Catseye Bay, Pebble Beach, Airport Beach
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Dolphin Point, Tower Point, Rescue Beach, Groper Point, Arkhurst Point, Blue Pearl Bay, Royal Hayman Hotel
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Base Point, Fire Point, Happy Bay, Paradise Bay, Pelican Beach, Peppers Palm Bay, Sandy Bay, Spit Point
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The Whitsunday islands are a popular tourist destination for travellers to Queensland and the
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Buddibuddi Island, Yuindalla Island, Petrel Island, Arkhurst Island, Plum Pudding Island
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There are a total of 74 islands and islets among all the groups in the Whitsundays.
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Some of the islands in the Northern group are Armit, Gloucester and Saddleback.
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wide variety of accommodation and activities. Chartering a yacht or
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The most notable islands in the main Whitsunday group are named
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Whitsunday National Park islands: Nature, culture and history
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The best known island in the Lindeman group is its namesake
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is a popular way to explore the seaways, beaches and coves.
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Gunn Island, Repair Island, Shute Island, Tancerd Island
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Coral Beach, Lovers Beach, Mermaids Beach, Sunset Beach
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celebrations, the Whitsunday Islands became one of the
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of Queensland for their role as a natural attraction.
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has the only legally recognised native title in the
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Whitsundays, Queensland
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20°18′S 148°56′E / 20.300°S 148.933°E / -20.300; 148.933
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island
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