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Sea Eagles
The White-bellied Sea-eagle is the second largest bird of prey found in Australia.
Read More...Maori Wrasse
The Maori Wrasse, also known as the Napolean or humpheaded wrasse, is a local icon in the Whitsundays, and you're just about guaranteed to see them if you book the right tour!
Read More...Wobbegong Shark
The word Wobbegong is believed to come from an Australian Indigenous language, meaning "shaggy beard," referring to the growths around the mouth of the shark of the Great Barrier Reef.
Read More...Whales and dolphins in the Great Barrier Reef
Whales and dolphins frequent the waters of the Whitsundays, some as full time residents and others as visitors only. Dolphins can be seen all year around on the reefs, while whales migrate during winter only, coming to the Whitsundays to calve and nurse their young. Both are a beautiful sight, with tours getting to see them regularly - just ask your tour guide the best way to spot them!
Read More...Lakes On K'gari (Fraser Island)
Everything you need to know about lakes on K'gari (Fraser Island)! From the different types, to the best lakes to visit, there are so many beautiful bodies of water to see on K'gari!
Read More...Green Turtles
Green turtles are one the largest turtle that visits the Whitsundays. The aboriginals knew that when you cooked a green turtle their fat turned an unusual bright green. This is how the name was derived.
Read More...Fraser Island Rainforest
Fraser Island is over 1800 kilometres squared and is mostly covered in dense trees, bushes, ferns and other native plants that make up its rainforest. It’s home to a vast variety of flora and fauna, much of which visitors can enjoy and witness while visiting the island.
Read More...Bottlenose Dolphins
Several vessels in the Whitsundays have specifically fitted underwater blue Led lights to attract dolphins. The most common dolphins to be seen all year round in the Whitsundays is the easily recognizable Bottlenose Dolphin. These intelligent animals are playful, family-oriented animals that never fail to delight the young and old alike. At night you can even witness feeding as dolphins have a sweet tooth for squid and it's quite common to see mother and baby feeding around your boat where the food is lit up by the boat's lights. Although it is unlikely to see one jump through a hoop while balancing a beach ball on his nose!
Read More...Great Barrier Reef Facts
Extending over an area of 2,000km, and covering 348,000km squared, the Great Barrier Reef is the most extensive coral reef system in the world and possesses the richest biological diversity seen on Earth.
Read More...ECO Certification
What is the Eco Certification Program? The ECO Certification logo is a globally recognized brand which assists travelers to choose and experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction, cruise or accommodation that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. The ECO Certification program assures travelers that certified products are backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.
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