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Whitsundays

The Whitsundays is the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and one of Australia's most desirable holiday destinations with a plethora of activities over under and on the water.

These pages are designed to assist you to guide your clients through the highlights of the destination and to assist you in selling this great destination.

Some of the things we have collected to help you explain the destination:

Experiences: A summary of the experiences that your clients can enjoy in the region.
When the Sun Goes Down: Suggestions for evening activities.
Selling Tips: Important things to keep in mind when presenting this region to your clients.
Our favorite things: On this page you’ll find featured product. You’ll also find video from suppliers and other agents on why they like the Whitsundays.

Experiences

The Whitsundays, 74 islands at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, is the perfect place for a Queensland island experience. The region has fantastic sailing adventures - for all levels of experience - and great access to the Outer Reef as well.

Adventure
Spot a Croc, take a diving lesson or try the views from above with a helicopter tour.

Luxury
Indulge with Spas, world class cuisine and exclusive accommodation. Why not try the Chefs table experience at one of the islands.

Family
Kid-friendly access to Aussie Animals, cultural and educational experiences.

Nature
Australian animals, the Great Barrier Reef and the recently opened Great Walks of Queensland.

Romance
Stay on one of the Islands and wake to a sun rise over the coral and sunsets to make you fall in love all over again, treat you and your loved one to a champagne or dinner cruise, the Whitsundays are the perfect setting for any wedding or honeymoon on the island of your choice.

Selling Tips

• Suggest a flight above the reef. Each of the large reef trips have helicopter flights or try Reef Watch.
• Encourage clients to take Marine Biologist guided Great Barrier Reef trip.
• Spot a Croc
• Island Resorts can offer clients a great place to relax or a "full-on" reef experience.

When the Sun Goes Down

• Try the Twilight Sail with Cruise Indigo from Hamilton. Sip champagne and watch a spectacular Whitsundays sunset.
• Dine in the romantic Gazebo, Clipper Bar & Restaurant or Jetty Restaurant at Coral Sea Resort. With breath taking views of the Coral Sea and surrounding Whitsunday Islands, the choice of dining is the only decision you will need to make.
• Indulge with a Chefs Table experience at Hayman Island This weekly event, hosted by one of Hayman's premier chefs, takes guests behind the scenes into the Main Kitchen for a 6-course banquet with matching wines and includes a visit to the famous La Fontaine wine cellar and Chocolate Room.
• Tempt you taste buds at Beach House Restaurant right on the beach at Hamilton Island.
• For a truly unique experience stay over night literally on the Great Barrier Reef with Fantasea's Reef Sleep. Witness the spectacular formation as the marine life come alive after dark.

Links

• Whitsundays Area at a Glance
• Tourism Whitsundays
• Great Walks
• Islands of the Great Barrier Reef