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ISLANDS
& THE GREAT BARRIER REEF / Australia
Islands & The Great Barrier Reef
Sun-drenched Queensland is the place to go for a tropical holiday on a shimmering white beach , relaxing or swimming away the cares of the modern world . The islands offer you the chance to explore the legendary Great Barrier Reef , cruise the wonderful Whitsundays or chill out with sunset cocktails at one of the many resorts .
Hayman Island
Coral Sea |
Daydream Island
Airlie Beach
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Hook Island
South Whitsunday Molle Island Island
Cape York Peninsula |
Lizard Island
Cooktown
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Hamilton
Island Long Island
Lindeman Island
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Kuranda
Burketown
Normanton
Croydon
Forsayth
Cairns
Great Barrier Reef
Magnetic Island Townsville
Mount Isa Cloncurry
Queensland
Winton Longreach
Proserpine
Emerald Rockhampton
Whitsunday Islands Airlie Beach
Pacific Ocean Mackay
Yeppoon Great Keppel Island Heron Island
Gladstone
Windorah |
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Bundaberg |
Lady Elliot Island Fraser Island |
Charleville |
Roma |
Maryborough |
Hervey Bay |
Quilpie |
Cunnamulla |
Gympie |
Sunshine Coast |
Northern Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef stretches along the entire North Queensland coastline , which is dotted with islands from Lizard Island to Green Island . These northern islands are some of the best places to visit for those seeking eco-adventures , natural beauty or pure indulgence . There is a place for everyone and every budget in this aquatic paradise .
Magnetic Island
Easily accessible by short ferry ride from Townsville , Magnetic Island is known for its national parks and secluded bays . Visitors can swim in this aquatic playground or don shoes to check out the koalas in the lofty eucalypts . Walking trails provide an opportunity to observe the other island species in their natural environment .
Whitsunday Islands
With 74 islands scattered throughout the Whitsundays , choice is paramount . From top resorts to near-deserted islands ideal for honeymooners , to magnificent national parks and gleaming beaches , there is never a dull day . From charming Airlie Beach as a departure point to islands such as Hamilton and Daydream , the choice is yours .
Southern Great Barrier Reef
Get among it and see turtles and birds in their natural environment at Heron Island or walk the largest sand island in the world , World Heritagelisted Fraser Island . Coral cays , crystalline waters and close encounters with local wildlife all make for a paradisaical but accessible holiday .
ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.