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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