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Island\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E An effortless island escape\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust off the mainland, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/how-to-while-away-a-weekend-on-long-island-in-the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Weekend on Long Island\"\u003ELong Island\u003C/a\u003E makes slipping into island time simple. 9km long and less than 400m wide, it’s a narrow strip of rainforest where walking tracks, lookout points and quiet beaches are all close at hand.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re staying overnight or planning a day trip to Long Island, there’s plenty to fill your time, from bushwalking and beach-hopping to kayaking and snorkelling straight off the shore.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-68352db70d37e15d36d58c3c-palm-bay-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Palm Bay Resort\"\u003EPalm Bay Resort\u003C/a\u003E (relaxed and affordable) or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5b0d28a5c96a142a0cc3e521-elysian-island-retreat--all-inclusive-adult-only-retreat-whitsunday-islands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Elysian Retreat\"\u003EElysian Retreat\u003C/a\u003E (luxury, adults-only)\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003ERegular boat transfers from Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour make getting to Long Island straightforward, with options for both overnight stays and day visitors.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Molle\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ESouth Molle Island\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy_1674203176":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2026_03/autumn/Whitsundays.png","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2026_03/autumn/Whitsundays.png","alt":"Sunrise over Deedes Point","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/lesser-known-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy_1674203176.coreimg{.width}.png/1774406257171/whitsundays.png","uuid":"9b5475f6-aaf0-402d-b78a-12a073af4390","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"South Molle Island, The Whitsundays",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_205156398":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EBack-to-basics camping\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d582cbcbe7073ad6994-south-molle-island\" title=\"South Molle Island\"\u003ESouth Molle Island\u003C/a\u003E is all about nature, with walking tracks winding through bushland to quiet beaches and panoramic island lookouts.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFollow trails across the island to Mount Jeffreys for sweeping views over The Whitsundays or settle into a sheltered bay for a swim and an easy afternoon by the water.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/whitsundays-camping-guide\" title=\"Best camping in The Whitsundays\"\u003ENational park camping\u003C/a\u003E at Sandy Bay, Paddle Bay or Cockatoo Beach\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Facilities are basic, and access is by private boat or water transfer. Book camping permits in advance and bring everything you need.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EGloucester Island\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Wildlife encounters\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nAt the northern end of The Whitsundays, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2620dd5f1565045da5bec-gloucester-island\" title=\"Gloucester Island\"\u003EGloucester Island\u003C/a\u003E National Park offers another quiet island escape. It’s home to the endangered Proserpine rock-wallaby, along with bushland walking tracks, peaceful beaches and panoramic views back to the mainland ranges.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nReach the island by boat from nearby Dingo Beach or Hideaway Bay and spend the day swimming, exploring the shoreline, or keeping an eye out for wildlife along the rocky headlands.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EStay: \u003C/b\u003ECamp at Bona Bay (with compost toilet and picnic tables) or the more remote East Side Bay for self-sufficient campers. Once the day boats leave, the island settles into a calm, unhurried rhythm.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003ECamping permits are required. Bona Bay offers the easiest access and all-tide anchorage, while East Side Bay is exposed to weather and best suited to experienced campers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_543082982":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Coast\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ECoastal corners to explore\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’d rather keep your feet on the mainland, these coastal towns offer a relaxed base for exploring.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_copy":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2025_WYS_HideawayBay_MontesReefResort_TheGreenerTwo_157311.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2025_WYS_HideawayBay_MontesReefResort_TheGreenerTwo_157311.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b261d32880253d74c4a88c-hydeaway-bay-beach","alt":"A couple having fun under palm trees at bungalow resort","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/lesser-known-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_copy.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1778324801964/2025-wys-hideawaybay-montesreefresort-thegreenertwo-157311.jpeg","uuid":"18cb86d5-678f-41d3-8500-20dd333d3d4f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Montes Reef Resort, Hideaway Bay, The Whitsundays",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_234126966":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Hydeaway\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EHydeaway Bay\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Beach time\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your idea of The Whitsundays is a long stretch of sand and not much else, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b26046aeeeaaf773cf2fca-hydeaway-bay\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hydeaway Bay\"\u003EHydeaway Bay\u003C/a\u003E fits the brief. Set along a white-sand beach (as you'd expect), this small coastal community is made for simple days by the water. In fact, it’s not unusual to have the beach almost entirely to yourself here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of easy things to do in Hydeaway Bay. Swim or go snorkelling straight off the shore, comb the sand for shells at low tide or cast a line from the beach. Keep an eye on the bay, and you might spot turtles, dolphins, dugongs or even whales passing through.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay: \u003C/b\u003ECamp at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-689d5f02daeef8ee4875d6c7-hydeaway-bay-caravan-park\" title=\"Hydeaway Bay Caravan & Camping Park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHydeaway Bay Caravan & Camping Park\u003C/a\u003E, with powered and unpowered sites just moments from the beach, or check into \u003Cb\u003EMontes Reef Resort \u003C/b\u003Efor waterfront villas, fishing adventures and easy access to the northern Whitsundays.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EHydeaway Bay is about a 45-minute drive from Airlie Beach. The nearest boat ramp and hire options are just down the road at Dingo Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Dingo\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EDingo Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Fishing, boating and sunset sessions\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the northern edge of The Whitsundays coast, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2619f7b935fbe730e152c-dingo-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dingo Beach\"\u003EDingo Beach\u003C/a\u003E is a small seaside town where days revolve around the water and evenings are all about the view. Set along the shores of Edgecumbe Bay, this relaxed stretch of sand is known for its clear water, reliable fishing and easy coastal atmosphere.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELife here is all about simple, outdoor days. Launch the boat from the beachfront ramp to explore the northern islands, cast a line from shore, or cool off in the swimming area with a seasonal stinger net. Public barbecues and shaded picnic spots make it easy to settle in for the afternoon.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe social heart of Dingo Beach is the iconic \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-68b4569a204530f75c2e4c31-dingo-beach-hotel\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Dingo Beach Hotel\"\u003EDingo Beach Hotel\u003C/a\u003E, where locals and visitors gather for a meal, a cold drink and one of the best sunset views in The Whitsundays.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay: \u003C/b\u003EDingo Beach Hotel for beachfront rooms\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Dingo Beach is about a 45-minute drive north of Airlie Beach, making it an easy day trip or a relaxed base for exploring the northern Whitsunday Islands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Conway\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EConway Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for: \u003C/b\u003EA true, local fishing spot\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn the southern edge of the Whitsundays, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2620d2880253d74c4ad37-conway-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Conway Beach\"\u003EConway Beach\u003C/a\u003E keeps things simple and close to nature. At the mouth of the Proserpine River, this 2km stretch of sand is a favourite for fishing, crabbing and launching a tinny to explore the surrounding waterways. When the wind picks up, the open foreshore is also popular for kite surfing and land kiting.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere’s plenty of space to spread out, take a long beach walk or simply enjoy a quieter side of the Whitsundays coast.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay: \u003C/b\u003EConway Beach Tourist Park, with cabins, cottages, caravan and camping sites close to the shore.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EGood to know: \u003C/b\u003EConway Beach is about a 35-minute drive south of Airlie Beach and Proserpine, making it an easy detour or a laid-back base away from the busier hubs.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_306289357":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Local\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EThe local side of The Whitsundays\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBase yourself here, and you’ll see a different side of the region — local cafés, weekend markets and easy access to the coast, islands and everyday Whitsundays life.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_1107236715":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Jubilee\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EJubilee Pocket\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E Airlie’s quieter neighbour\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\nJust minutes from the heart of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/airlie-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Airlie Beach\"\u003EAirlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b2613c7b935fbe730e0d4b-jubilee-pocket\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Jubilee Pocket\"\u003EJubilee Pocket\u003C/a\u003E offers a calmer place to stay without stepping away from the action. This leafy residential area is surrounded by rainforest and open countryside, giving it a more relaxed, lived-in feel.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStay here to dip in and out of Airlie’s cafés, tours, nightlife and shopping, then return to quieter surrounds at the end of the day. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks/how-to-do-conway-national-park\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Conway National Park\"\u003EConway National Park\u003C/a\u003E is also close by, with walking tracks and lookouts when you’re ready to explore on land.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStay:\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25ea3d5f1565045da15eb-tasman-holiday-parks--airlie-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach\"\u003ETasman Holiday Parks – Airlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E offers cabins, caravan and camping sites.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGood to know:\u003C/b\u003E Jubilee Pocket is about a 35-minute walk or a five-minute bus ride from Airlie Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Proserpine\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EProserpine\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBest for:\u003C/b\u003E A local base with easy access\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust inland from the coast, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25da12cbcbe7073ad7028-proserpine\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Proserpine\"\u003EProserpine\u003C/a\u003E is where everyday Whitsundays life takes over. It’s the region’s main arrival point, with the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/information-services/p-56b262627b935fbe730e2285-whitsunday-airport\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Whitsundays Proserpine Airport\"\u003Eairport\u003C/a\u003E and rail station nearby, but the town itself has a relaxed, everyday feel.\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\nThink heritage shopfronts, country bakeries and cafés where locals linger over a coffee. 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