Festivals and Events 2017

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Are you longing to escape the rat race for a week or two and embrace a more leisurely pace of life ? A week spent in the stunning Whitsundays will feel like a month , as time slows down and your biggest decision is whether to have another cocktail poolside or squeeze in another snorkelling trip before dinner .

You don ’ t need Photoshop expertise to capture the incredible colours of the water that surrounds the 74 Whitsundays island wonders . Tiny particles of coral sand in the water scatter the sunlight as it enters the water , causing that astonishing glow that will elicit sighs of envy from the folks back home when they see your holiday snaps . The islands themselves rise up out of the Coral Sea and are cloaked in lush rainforest – the perfect contrast to white sand and blue water .

Don ’ t miss the stunning sunrise over Whitehaven Beach , considered the jewel in the crown of the Whitsundays and regularly tops lists of the world ’ s best beaches . Soak up the laid-back , tropical atmosphere of Airlie Beach . Stroll through the boutiques and cafés of the main street , head to the Saturday morning markets for fresh produce and at the end of the day treat yourself at one of the many alfresco restaurants .

Whether you ’ re keen to set sail on a Coral Sea adventure or you prefer to take it easy on an island or the coast , there are 74 islands which are best explored by boat . Luckily , there are plenty of fun sailing tours to choose from – whether you ’ d prefer an overnight pontoon stay or a day trip , the choice is yours .

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