Jewel-green islands sparkle in a turquoise ocean. Stunning views, secluded beaches, coral reefs and towering hoop pines complete the picture. All are part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The Whitsundays also feature the Whitsunday Ngaro Sea Trail, a unique blend of seaways and picturesque walks and one of Queensland's 10 Great Walks.
Location
Continental islands lying off the Queensland coast 10–40km south-east of Airlie Beach
Welcome
Welcome to the Whitsundays, home to the Ngaro people for at least the past 9,000 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.
Park facilities
- Anchoring allowed
- No campfires
- Lookout
- Mooring points
- No rubbish bins
- Picnic tables (some sheltered)
- Toilets
- Camping
- Boating
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Swimming
- Walking
- Nesting birds
- World Heritage
Highlights and announcements
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The Ngaro track will provide a new and exciting opportunity to hike in the Whitsundays. For safety reasons, the Ngaro track is closed to the public while the track and campsites are being constructed.
- Whitsunday public mooring inspections 27 April to 6 May 2024
- Works notification: Hook Island pontoon construction activities 29 April to 3 May 2024
- Ngaro track construction 27 July 2023 to 30 December 2024
- Visitors to Great Barrier Reef reminded to be SharkSmart 14 October 2020 to 21 August 2024