Whitsunday Islands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island group in Queensland, Australia
About Whitsunday Islands
The name comes from Captain James Cook, the first European to navigate the east coast of Australia, when he sailed here on 4 June in 1770. He was struck by the area's beauty and named the island after the day he thought it was - "Whit Sunday", the seventh Sunday after Easter, in the Christian calendar. It later turned out his calendar was wrong, it was not Whit Sunday, but the name has stuck. From looking around you can see many expensive yachts sailing about, the playground for Sydney's rich and Queensland's property developers. For those who are still saving for their own yacht, several ferry companies operate from Airlie to bring people on daytrips around the sights. A typical daytrip might include a visit to Whitehaven beach, a trip to a part of reef for some snorkeling and a prepared
Top Attractions in Whitsunday Islands
Explore the best things to see and do in Whitsunday Islands:
- ★Hamilton Island Golf Club
Where to Stay in Whitsunday Islands
- 🏨Daydream Island Resort
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