The Whitsundays, located in Queensland, Australia, are renowned for their stunning national parks and picturesque islands, with the Whitsunday Islands National Park being the home to 32 islands, including Whitsunday Island, offering various attractions and activities for visitors. Highlights of the park include jewel-green islands sparkling in the turquoise ocean, secluded beaches perfect for relaxation and exploration, coral reefs teeming with marine life ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving, and towering hoop pines adding to the unique landscape.
The Whitsundays form part of the Cumberland Island Group, the largest offshore island chain along the Australian coastline, with the islands being peaks of drowned mountain ranges separated by rising sea levels around 19,000 years ago. These islands and their surrounding waters hold international significance and are protected within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, the first area of its kind declared in Australia in 1981 and the largest ever established.
Apart from the national park, the Whitsunday Region showcases various parks and gardens for the community and visitors to enjoy, designed for recreational use to enhance liveability and the local community's enjoyment. For accommodation, several caravan parks are available in the area, such as NRMA Airlie Beach Holiday Park, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, and Tasman Holiday Parks Airlie Beach, providing a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and surrounding attractions.