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Whitsunday Area Attractions
Whitsunday Area Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks by City
Whitsunday Area Attractions Directory : Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
Butterfly Bay - Hook Island
A popular bareboat anchorage, Butterfly Bay is situated on the northern side of Hook Island. There are limited public moorings and snorkelling can be enjoyed along the bay edge or just off the beach. Offering coral outcrops with shallow walls, the bay is populated by many small, colourful reef fish species. The best of the bommies is found in the centre of the bay, although it may be difficult to locate at high tide. Be wary of tidal currents when moving towards the centre of the bay, away from ...Butterfly Bay - Hook Island
Hook Island
Fairey Reef
Situated on the Great Barrier Reef, Fairey Reef has a number of excellent dive sites popular with local dive operators. Sites such as Henry's Bommie, Little Fairey Inlet, The Shoals and Tina's Arm are all at Fairey Reef. Henry's Bommie: On the north-western flank of the reef, Henry's Bommie is considered a premier attraction reaching from a depth of 12 metres to near the surface. A narrow gap opens into a cave which is worth exploring but beware the small opening. Inside you may find a huge cl...Fairey Reef
Whitsundays
Great Barrier Reef - Whitsundays
Said to be the world’s largest living structure and the only one visible from outer space, the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,000 kilometres and is home to tens of thousands of species of brilliantly coloured fish, coral and other marine life including whales, dolphins and turtles. If diving is your passion, then this is your paradise. The Great Barrier Reef is a divers Mecca, and the Whit...Great Barrier Reef - Whitsundays
Whitsundays
The Living Reef on Daydream Island
Daydream Island’s amazing Living Reef is a must see on the island. Located at the entrance to the resort, it is one of the world’s largest man-made living coral reef lagoons and features more than 80 species of marine fish and 50 species of coral. This microcosm of the Great Barrier Reef continues to capture the imagination of tourists young and old; with guests having the opportunity to hand feed resident stingrays, sharks and barramundi. Guests are able to get up close and personal with lago...The Living Reef on Daydream Island
Daydream Island
The Pinnacles
Arguably the best dive site in the Whitsundays, with hard corals comparing favourably to those seen on the outer Great Barrier Reef. The best dive is off the western beach, adjacent to the Woodpile and swim east at a depth of seven to 15 metres. Large coral bommies dominate the terrain, reaching nearly to the surface. Acropora corals are everywhere and huge porite corals in the shape of boulders and massive towers can also be seen. Manta rays are very common in the cooler months, May to Septembe...The Pinnacles
Hook Island
Wild Life Hamilton Island
A hands‐on Australian animal experiences located within the stunning Whitsundays Islands in Queensland. Wild Life offers a unique interactive experience of Australian native animals: chat with an animal keeper; meet an incredible array of Aussie animals; enjoy daily tours and feeding sessions. And being located in Queensland, Wild Life Hamilton Island is one of the few places in Australia where you can actually hold a koala. The residents of Wild Life Hamilton Island are true Aussie characters...Wild Life Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island