It's an Aussie paradise filled with tourists - unless you know the secret highlights.
Forget a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef:You can now sleep out there,under the stars.
It's common to get a slice of lime or lemon with your mixed drink,but why? The origins of this practice are fascinating.
It would have to be one of the most spectacular day trips in the world - and it's on our doorstep.
The world's largest coral reef is being reinvigorated,writes Sheriden Rhodes,with a range of new and upgraded multimillion-dollar resorts and hotels.
The home of luxury resorts can be done on the cheap - if you're smart about it.
It might be best known as the home of luxury resorts,but the beautiful Whitsundays can be done on the cheap - if you're smart about it. Craig Tansley explains how.
Snorkel. Sleep. Have lunch:fresh fish,maybe some fresh mud crab,a salad.
Staying at Airlie Beach,Sean Mooney finds no barrier to doing the Whitsundays on a budget.
Magical waters and delicious tucker - the backpackers are learning to share,writes Lee Atkinson.
There's something for everyone in the Whitsundays,writes Mark Chipperfield.