The East Coast of Australia is the most visited place in this amazingly beautiful and unique country. It has top destinations include Cairns, the Whitsundays, Fraser Island, Brisbane and more! It's known for its coastal towns, sandy beaches and its many national parks, including the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It's ideal for an extended road trip, where you can visit as many destinations as you want, or you can opt to train, bus, or even fly as you make your way up or down the coastline. Below are some of the top destinations on the East Coast of Australia.

The Whitsunday Islands support an array of plant and animal life. Both above and below the waterline hosts many variations of species that add to the diverse and amazing ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Among this diverse animal population are sharks.

The Whitsunday Islands are one of the top destinations in Australia. They are a group of 74 islands that hold much beauty, wonder and adventure waiting to be discovered. There are many things that attract tourists to the Whitsundays. Below we have listed some of the top things to see and do while you're here!  

Airlie Beach is a seaside town located in the Whitsundays, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It's one of top tourist spots in Australia and a main stop on any East Coast trip. It's found between Mackay and Townsville and is the main departure point for most tours of the Whitsunday Islands.

The Whitsunday Islands offer many tours and many different ways to visit the beautiful island chain and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. From sailing tours to luxury catamarans and aerial tours and jetskis - there is something for every type of traveller. Below we have listed some of our favourite tours of the Whitsundays. 

The Whitsundays are found within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and are a few hours' boat ride from the Outer Reef. You can enjoy a fun family day to the Outer Reef and take advantage of plenty of fun activities on a pontoon located on Hardy Reef! From here you can snorkel from the edge of the pontoon, check out the underwater viewing chamber, go on a semi submersible boat, or relax in the shade back on deck! It's a great place for the whole family and gives you the freedom to enjoy several activities from a stationary platform.

The Whitsundays are a vacationers paradise with plenty to see and do during any length of stay in this amazing part of Queensland, Australia. Plenty of fun activities combined with amazing weather, great restaurants and of course, access to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park make the Whitsundays one of Australia's best kept secrets!

The tall ship Alexander Stewart is coming back to the Whitsundays! Sailing up from Victoria, the 27m vessel will arrive in the Whitsundays in November 2018 to begin chartered trips around the island chain. 

GSL and Explore have collaborated to make one of the newest and funnest products in the Whitsundays! Seasprint Group, which includes the fan-favourite Whitsunday Bullet and the new addition of Game Changer, will be working with the well-established GSL to create the ultimate Fly and Cruise package. Visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, go paddleboarding, snorkelling and also enjoy a scenic flight with this great package. 

Take a look at some of our favourite tours from all over Australia.