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Wonderful Wildlife Island Excursions
Highlights
- Explore ancient Aboriginal caves adorned with paintings that predate Captain Cook's arrival in 1770.
- Discover pristine environments across the Whitsunday Islands, showcasing native flora and fauna.
- Spot diverse wildlife, including 200 bird species, wallabies, and goannas, perfect for keen photographers.
- Admire breathtaking vistas and cathedral-like palms, inviting you to immerse in nature's beauty.
Most of the Whitsunday Islands are a truly pristine environment! The islands used to be part of mainland Australia but became separated when the sea level rose after the last ice age, so they display much of the native flora and fauna seen on mainland Australia. Lynne and John will guide you to places of rare natural beauty and to ancient aboriginal caves complete with paintings predating Captain Cook’s discovery of the area in 1770. There are cathedrals of palms to discover and vistas to appreciate from most islands.
The diversity of wildlife includes 200 species of birds as well as wallabies and goannas so you will need to keep your cameras “at the ready”!
Itinerary highlights
Wonderful Wildlife Island Excursions
See the very best of the Whitsunday’s in luxury, style and comfort on a 7 day / 6 night adventure on a 60 ft stable and spacious luxury sailing yacht from Hamilton Island Marina . Guests can book a cabin and join other like minded guests or privately charter. Visit the outer reef (weather permitting) the famous Whitehaven Beach, where you can choose to walk the full length or take the path through the bush to Chance Bay. There are many amazing bush walks throughout the islands with many affording incredible views. Of course there are also many fabulous snorkeling locations too. If tidal conditions are right, join guests on an intriguing and fascinating reef walk guided by your personal guide with over 40 years of reef walking experience . Cruise around calm bays in one of the yachts’ kayaks, laze on deck with cocktail in hand, or hoist the sails and peacefully sail to the next location. Stand on the bow of the yacht watching dolphins swim happily as we sail or watch for a humpback whale leaping out of the ocean…what an amazing and unforgettable sight to see!
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Sevice Activity
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Operation information
Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holidays
Expedition voyages for discerning explorers departing from Hamilton Island. Learn about the Great Barrier Reef ecology from friendly owners, Lynne and John Boyce, who for over 30 years’ have welcomed guests and personally introduced them to this water wonderland. Luxury Yachting is a High Standard Tourism Operator (GBRMPA) and EcoTourism Australia qualified to ensure minimum human impact.
A glass bottomed dive tender with a deep ladder ensures ease of access to / from the water on snorkelling excursions. Each snorkelling expedition is personally led by Lynne who is a qualified Master Reef Guide. She will ensure your experience of the magical underwater world is complete by providing up to date information on the Reef, sharing stories of the World Heritage Area and explaining what you can do to make a difference.
Enjoy healthy gourmet meals and fine wines aboard Australia’s most awarded charter yacht, Sydney Sundancer, which is licensed to carry more than 50 day guests. With spacious decks and weighing 37 tons, she is not only luxurious but incredibly stable. Just imagine the comfort factor when individual cabin bookings are limited to a maximum of four guests, or 8 for private charter. Children are very welcome, but only for private charter.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Charter Vessel Association
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