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The Whitsundays are an exceptional collection of islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The attractive archipelago between Mackay and Townsville is coveted by locals and visitors alike for beautiful scenery, unspoiled nature and some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. Coastlines throughout the Whitsundays contain sand so white, fine and pure in fact that NASA uses it to produce superior telescope lenses. Seventy-four islands in the Whitsundays chain make up a remarkable conservation area and national park. Bordered by the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef, the islands offer tranquil and exotic escape, luring urban dwellers from Cairns and Brisbane, among other cities in Australia. From the popular small resort town of Airlie Beach to 6 km long Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, the Whitsunday region is a veritable tropical paradise. For water sports, golf, sunset sails and wildlife exploration, the Australian destination is tough to beat. ... Read more »