Activities

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Activities

Spend time in Hill Inlet and watch dozens of stingrays sunbaking comfortably in shallow water covered by fine sand. As you shuffle through this shallow water the stingrays take off in every direction, it is something that will linger in your memory for years after your return home from a Whitsunday charter boat holiday. For the adult enthusiasts, not only is golf available on South Molle Island and Lindeman Island but also there is also a driving range at Hamilton Island and the former number one rated resort golf course in Australia at Laguna Keys.

It is possible to spend time at Laguna Keys either at the beginning or at the end of your boating holiday. A full list of the resorts, what they offer to boating enthusiasts and how to arrange a visit can be obtained during the regular radio sked or by telephoning or radioing the Island resort direct.

Should you wish to explore the outer reefs, you can include this as part of your boating holiday by arranging to be picked up by a small aircraft, helicopter or a high-speed passenger vessel, which will transport you for a days snorkelling or diving on the outer reefs. Again, our briefer's or office staff will provide you with details of how to arrange these visits.

A Boating Holiday in the Park

Some people are concerned that a boating holiday would be extremely boring as they would be restricted to life aboard a very small vessel barely interrupted by the occasional swim or snorkelling. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the whole concept of a boating holiday in the Whitsunday Islands is one of variety.

For a start, there is a vast difference between anchoring in a secluded bay or inlet, being quite possibly the only boat in the area, enjoying the solitude, peace and tranquillity that can only be guessed at by those staying at a large island resort. In such an environment one can take the dinghy, and in some areas travel extensively up creeks into the mangroves and forest areas, often for many miles. You can explore around the rocks and foreshores and generally enjoy yourself away from the maddening crowds. There are many walks to be had through the National Parks, particularly on Lindeman and South Molle islands. These walks can be quite strenuous and will certainly exercise off the extra few pounds, the result of all of the good eating and drinking that generally accompany a bareboat holiday.
However, should you wish to enjoy the high life you are welcome on almost all of the resort islands at a very moderate cost and can enjoy all of the facility on those islands, including sailing, tennis, golf, horse riding and almost any other activity you desire. Most resorts have gala evenings with entertainment and dancing. Most often a show will be available for the cost of a meal.