Whitsundays resorts
The Whitsunday Islands are a group of 74 islands that lie off the coast of Queensland, Australia and form part of the Great Barrier Reef. The islands are one of the most popular Australian tourist destinations. The vast majority of islands are designated national parks and major attractions include access to coral reefs for snorkeling and diving, pristine beaches, especially Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island and clear aquamarine warm waters. They are well connected by two major airports on Hamilton Island and the mainland town of Proserpine. Over half a million visitors come to the Whitsundays each year.
Whitsunday Island
The largest island is Whitsunday Island which is home to the world famous Whitehaven Beach, this Island is all National Park with no resorts.
Hook Island
The next biggest Island in the Group is Hook Island which has a small resort on its southern tip.
Hamilton Island
Is the most developed and populated Whitsunday island and has its own airport, post office and bank. It boasts some of the most valuable real estate in Australia, and has many options for accommodation, which range from standard hotel room to your own house!
Hayman Island
hayman is beautiful and by far the most exclusive resort, the whole island privately owned. People without pre booked accommodation may not dock. Some of the most beautiful coral reefs are just off shore from here on the north west side of Hook Island.
Daydream Island
Daydream Island is a small single resort, with paths connecting the resort activity centers with the accommodation rooms. The Island is quite family friendly, and includes a big range of activities.
Long Island
Long Island is mostly undeveloped save for three resorts. One is largish - the Club Croc Resort on Happy Bay. The other 2 are smaller, more intimate "eco" style resorts - Peppers Palm Bay and Whitsunday Wilderness Lodge on Paradise Bay.
South Molle Island
South Molle is a small resort island. The company also operates Koala Resort backpackers in Airlie Beach as well as three backpacker boats that are run out of Airlie.
Lindeman Island
Lindeman Island is a Club Med resort. and a nice quiet island at the southern end of the Whitsunday islands. Well recommended by visitors.
For more Island Information
http://wikitravel.org/en/Whitsunday_Islands