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Whitsunday Islands Tours, Vacation Packages & Travel Experiences

  • Whitehaven Island - famous for its white sand beach is an ideal inclusion for all Australia vacations.
  • Aerial views of the Whitsunday Islands
  • Humpback whale breaching
  • Swim-up bar in the tropical Whitsundays
  • Located 900km north of Brisbane between Bowen and Mackay
  • Sea plane anchored on Whitehaven Beach

The Whitsundays TourismThe Whitsundays Islands are a popular tourist destination on Australia vacations off the central coast of Queensland and a collection of 74 islands spread across the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea. Most of the islands are deserted but there are eight that offer accommodation and tourist facilities.
They also all offer great beaches and an intimate atmosphere and can be visited either by taking a cruise or a stay put Australia vacation.

The Whitsundays are centred on Whitsunday Island but the commercial and most important island is Hamilton Island. Also the largest of the Whitsunday Islands, of which 70% is national park, Hamilton Island offers natural beauty and good scenic walks. There is also a quality golf course here.

Hayman Island is the most northern island and is the epitome of a tropical paradise. Activities include everything from bushwalks to excellent diving and snorkeling.

Lindeman Island is reached by light plane from Hamilton. It has excellent secluded beaches and breathtaking hilltop views.

South Molle Island is a hilly picturesque island surrounded by coral reefs offering some of the best of watersports and also golf.

Lizard Island is known for its beautiful white sand beaches as well as excellent diving and snorkeling due to its abundance of marine life. It is also a place with great walks.

C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

 

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Australia Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy to navigate travel information section dedicated to Australia vacations. 

Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australia vacations today!

 

Extend Your Stay

Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from  our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.

 

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    Encompassing Melbourne, Hobart, and Adelaide and including flights from North America, this two-week trip is the perfect introduction to a different side of Australia, or the ideal second trip for someone who's already seen the famous landmarks.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,749
    Trip Type:
    Air & Land Inclusive Getaways
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  • Australia’s Kimberley Expedition Cruise (from Darwin)

    A 10 night exploration voyage to the Kimberley has many highlights. Begin in Darwin, gateway to the magnificent Kimberley wilderness and enjoy a cruise to the remote Australian Outback.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 7,883
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing, Small Group Tours
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  • Classic Aussie Sailing

    A 2 day, 1 night cruise to the Great Barrier Reef to snorkel or simply enjoy the outstanding natural beauty of the Reef while anchored in a picturesque bay offering unspoilt beaches.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 319
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Grand Aussie: Epic Trip from Sydney to Darwin for 18 to 39 year olds

    Travel from Sydney to Darwin via Australia’s Red Centre – that’s a lot of territory to cover with heaps of awesome sights thrown in. You’ll come away with memories that last a lifetime.
    Duration:
    27 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,661
    Trip Type:
    18 to 30 Somethings, Active & Adventurous, Motorcoach Tours
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  • Great Barrier Reef, Wildlife and Culture Escape

    You'll enjoy some amazing Aussie experiences on this fantastic vacation. Start with 4 days in the gorgeous Whitsundays, with access to the Great Barrier Reef before heading down to cosmopolitan Melbourne. Fly to Adelaide, gateway to the Barossa Valley Wine Region, and Kangaroo Island, known as a zoo with fences for some amazing wildlife viewing.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,799
    Trip Type:
    Air & Land Inclusive Getaways
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  • Lux Boutique Australia Retreat

    Wih an emphasis on unique luxury experiences that emphasise Australia's natural assets, this Australia trip visits the beautiful Whitsundays, and Ayers Rock, with a few days of sightseeing in Sydney.
    Duration:
    15 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 8,699
    Trip Type:
    Air & Land Inclusive Getaways
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  • Pacific Coast Explorer Self Drive: 14 Days (ex Sydney)

    Explore Australia’s Pacific Coast by embarking on a self-drive holiday. Begin in Sydney then discover sights like Hunter Valley, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast before arriving in Cairns.
    Duration:
    14 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,383
    Trip Type:
    Self Drive Road Trip Ideas
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  • Pacific Coast Explorer Self Drive: 9 Days

    Drive the Pacific Coast and get to know its many highlights travelling from Brisbane to Cairns with stops at Fraser Island and Rockhampton, the Whitsundays, Townsville and Mission Beach.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 922
    Trip Type:
    Independent Travel Modules, Self Drive Road Trip Ideas
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  • Qualia: Stay of Distinction

    Hamilton Island has become the byword for luxury on the Great Barrier Reef. Qualia, on the island’s northern tip takes the concept one step further.
    Duration:
    4 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,484
    Trip Type:
    Island Resorts, Lodges & Beach Stays, Stays of Distinction, VIP Luxury Touring
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  • Reefsleep Overnight Experience

    This is a totally unique experience just right for nature lovers and those that appreciate the outdoors. If a scuba diver or snorkeler, this will be your paradise along with a truly wonderful collection of tropical fish swimming among the coral reefs.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 394
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Cruises & Sailing
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  • Urban Aussie Beach Escape

    Goway's Urban Aussie Beach Escape travel idea visits Melbourne, Proserpine and Sydney to sample some of the best city based beaches in Australia. Please inquire
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,559
    Trip Type:
    Air & Land Inclusive Getaways
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  • Value East Coast Discovery: Gold Coast to Cairns

    Travel Australia’s beautiful east coast and explore its tropical wildlife and landscape. Start at the surfers’ hub of the Gold Coast, then head north through the laidback Sunshine Coast and Rockhampton before reaching Cairns and the incredible natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef.
    Duration:
    11 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,148
    Trip Type:
    Independent Travel Modules, Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours, Single Friendly
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  • Value Grand Australia (17 days from Sydney to Alice Springs): Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    From sparkling Sydney to the red centre, discover Australia in detail on this amazing journey.
    Duration:
    17 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 4,645
    Trip Type:
    Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours
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  • Value Grand Australian (20 days from Sydney to Darwin): Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    Few trips to Australia highlight its magnificent contrasts like this one, which takes you from sparkling Sydney to the northern tropics, then on the great red centre and Uluru, before ending in Darwin.
    Duration:
    20 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 5,545
    Trip Type:
    Locally Escorted Tours, Motorcoach Tours
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  • Value Grand Australian 13 days from Cairns to Sydney: Value Plus Escorted Vacation

    Join an extended tour of the Queensland Coast and the Great Barrier Reef and experience tropical resorts, some on the Reef itself. You will discover rainforests and tablelands as well as visit Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo and have time to enjoy swimming, water sports and more.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,926
    Trip Type:
    Motorcoach Tours
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