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The Whitsundays are spectacular – imagine the bluest of waters, sundrenched beaches and deserted bays and inlets. All up 74 islands, including the four...

By Explore
Updated September 20, 2022, first published February 24, 2021

The Whitsundays are spectacular – imagine the bluest of waters, sundrenched beaches and deserted bays and inlets.

All up 74 islands, including the four resort islands – Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, Daydream Island and Long Island, star here.

Airlie Beach, Bowen and Proserpine are the main towns.

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