Whitsunday national park islands
View from Tongue Point over Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island. Photo: J Heitman.
Welcome
Welcome to the Whitsundays, home to the Ngaro people for at least the past 9000 years. Many sites throughout the Whitsundays hold special meaning for Ngaro descendents and are a continuing connection to Country. The Ngaro people welcome you to their homeland and hope you enjoy your visit.
Location
Continental islands lying off the Queensland coast 10–40 km south-east of Airlie Beach
What's special
Jewel-green islands sparkle in an aquamarine ocean. Secluded beaches, coral reefs and towering hoop pines complete the picture—all are part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The Whitsundays is also home to the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail, a unique blend of seaways and picturesque walks.
Useful links
- Whitsundays visitor facilities and activities summary (PDF, 386K)*
- Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail
- Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail map (PDF, 214K)*
- Whitsundays Plan of Management
- Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
- Whitsunday Great Walk
- Mackay Highlands Great Walk
- Species lists
Nearby parks
- Lindeman Islands National Park
- Whitsunday Islands National Park
- Molle Islands National Park
- Gloucester Islands National Park
- Holbourne Island National Park
- Repulse Islands National Park
- Cape Upstart National Park
- Conway National Park
- Conway State Forest
- Dryander National Park
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Last updated 25 March 2011
