Long Island

Long Island is located in the beautiful Whitsundays off the Queensland coast and boasts three island resorts. Long Island is mostly national park and has over 13 kilometres of walking tracks that end at stunning lookouts and beautiful secluded beaches.

The three resorts include: Club Crocodile, Peppers Palm Bay and South Long Island Nature Lodge.

Club Crocodile is located on Happy Bay in the north of the island and has three levels of accommodation.

Peppers Palm Bay is a boutique resort that boasts no telephones or TV's and caters to a maximum of 42 guests.

South Long Island Nature Lodge is located on Paradise Bay and promotes connection with nature to a maximum of 12 guests. There's also a camping ground located at Sandy Bay on the western side of the island.

Nearest Airport: Hamilton Island ( 18 Kilometres )

Source: http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/islands/long-island/index.cfm

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Hook Island

Hook Island, in the Whitsundays, is a rugged island with breathtaking lookouts and excellent snorkelling and scuba diving. The diversity of coral in the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef on the northern shore (especially Crayfish Beach) offer excellent opportunities for snorkelling and diving.

Hook Island is mostly national park and boasts beautiful beaches and walking tracks. Make sure to try the track that leads to Butterfly Bay, so named because of its unique shape and the butterflies which swarm around its shores.

A visit to the observatory on the island is a must-see as you'll be able to descend nine metres below the ocean to view coral and marine life in their own habitat. There are marine biologists on hand to explain the wonders of the reef.

There are also two magnificent five kilometre fjord-like inlets, Nara and Macona, cut into the southern end of Hook Island to provide a spectacular anchorage for yachts.

There are a couple accommodation options on Hook: camping at several sites around the island or the resort at Hook Island Wilderness Resort.

Source: http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/islands/hook-island/index.cfm

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Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is nestled amongst the Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 islands just off the Queensland coast at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island is one of the most popular Whitsunday islands offering an idyllic island experience.

Set amidst pristine surroundings, Hamilton Island offers a multitude of activities to participate in and luxurious accommodation options to suit the most discerning traveller. You'll be spoiled for choice with sea-kayaking, game fishing, scenic helicopter flights and 'Breakfast with the Koalas' at the Koala Gallery. Of course, you might simply want to concentrate on doing nothing at all, and lay around one of the pools or simply relax on the beach. Hamilton Island is also a gateway to other gems in the Whitsundays including Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.

Every taste and budget is accounted for on Hamilton Island. From the luxurious and intimate beachfront setting of the Beach Club to the sweeping views of the Coral Sea at The Reef View Hotel. If it's a little more independence you're after, you can choose from the Polynesian style Palm Bungalows or the Palm Terraces which are both ideal for families. All accommodation has easy access to the beach, restaurants and resort centre.

Hamilton Island is easily accessible with direct flights from Sydney (two hours), Melbourne (three hours), Brisbane and Cairns (one hour) with easy connecting flights from all other capital cities, makes getting there a breeze.

Nearest Airport: Hamilton Island ( 0 Metres ) Source: http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/islands/hamilton-island/index.cfm

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