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Set sail on a multi-day catamaran adventure with your own band of trusted companions, or leave your journey in the capable hands of Sail Whitsundays.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EExplore by kayak\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_663818040":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2014_WYS_TheWhitsundays_BoatingAndCanoe_SaltyDogsKayak.jpeg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2014_WYS_TheWhitsundays_BoatingAndCanoe_SaltyDogsKayak.jpeg","alt":"Salty Dog Kayak | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_663818040.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670454/2014-wys-thewhitsundays-boatingandcanoe-saltydogskayak.jpeg","uuid":"a3586a2f-788a-4607-a9da-27499b49fb35","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1350040505":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWork up a sweat with \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25ddd7b935fbe730dc779-salty-dog-sea-kayaking\" title=\" Salty Dog Tours kayak Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESalty Dog Tours\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E on a kayak-led cruise through these sparkling waters. This is an easy way to explore the Whitsundays for first-timers and get up close and personal with the abundance of natural beauty in these parts, as well as the bounty of wildlife in its accompanying reefs. Choose from half-day and full-day tours, or realy commit to the adventure - Salty Dog can guide you on a six-day tour of the larger Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, travelling from Airlie Beach around\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/day-trips-from-airlie-beach\" title=\"Day trips Airlie Beach Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003E Whitehaven Beach, where you’ll spend the night\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStop in at local landmarks\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_857410271":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_BigMangoBowen_Landmarks_JackHarlem_142472.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_BigMangoBowen_Landmarks_JackHarlem_142472.jpg","alt":"Couple taking selfie at The Big Mango Bowen | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_857410271.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670476/2020-wys-bigmangobowen-landmarks-jackharlem-142472.jpeg","uuid":"4788f322-8e84-47a7-a89b-94c5d761c582","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_384496609":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAustralia has quite the reputation when it comes to oversized landmarks. Tick off one of the nation’s more tropical offerings on your bucket list while you’re here with a visit to the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2648baeeeaaf773cf78cb-big-mango\" title=\"Big Mango Bowen\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBig Mango in Bowen\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, a neighbouring district heaving with producers. While you’re in town, make sure you stop off for a splash in the rather popular cove of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260142cbcbe7073ad9fdf-horseshoe-bay\" title=\"Horseshoe Bay Bowen beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHorseshoe Bay\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELap up luxury\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_2108725447":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2022_WYS_HamiltonIsland_PoolClub_PixelFrame_149363.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2022_WYS_HamiltonIsland_PoolClub_PixelFrame_149363.jpg","alt":"Couple relaxing on the edge of the infinity pool at Beach Club Hamilton Island | Whitsundays for first timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_2108725447.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670497/2022-wys-hamiltonisland-poolclub-pixelframe-149363.jpeg","uuid":"60626b36-2f6a-4f80-aa6c-20d852248f2a","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_222047501":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/whitsundays-accommodation-guide\" title=\"Whitsundays accommodation guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003EThe Whitsundays is no stranger to a luxury establishment, as you’ll find when perusing accommodation\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Scattered across the islands is a gathering of some of Australia’s most opulent resorts - \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/luxury-guide-whitsundays\" title=\"Whitsundays luxury holiday guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Esplurge on a stay\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E at the likes of the exclusive \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-at-qualia-best-resort-in-the-world\" title=\"Qualia Hamilton Island\" target=\"_self\"\u003Equalia on Hamilton Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, the rather opulent \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/intercontinental-hayman-island-resort\" title=\"InterContinental Hayman Island Resort Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EInterContinental Hayman Island Resort\u003C/a\u003E,\u003C/u\u003E or eco-conscious \u003Ca title=\"Elysian Retreat\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5b0d28a5c96a142a0cc3e521-elysian-retreat\" target=\"_self\"\u003EElysian Retreat\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESpend the night on the reef\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1548795929":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/international/germany/images-germany/Reefsleep_CruiseWhitsundays.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/international/germany/images-germany/Reefsleep_CruiseWhitsundays.jpg","alt":"ReefSleep Whitsundays | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1548795929.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670519/reefsleep-cruisewhitsundays.jpeg","uuid":"fa0ebd35-c746-4cef-9e02-2a890e239a55","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_201393165":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b264d0d5f1565045da812e-reefsleep\" title=\"Reefsleep Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESpend a night atop the coral courtesy of ReefSleep\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. This experience from \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25f672880253d74c47623-cruise-whitsundays\" title=\"Cruise Whitsundays reef tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECruise Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is nothing short of a once-in-a-lifetime offering \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/8-ways-to-do-the-great-barrier-reef-from-whitsundays\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef tours Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eand a memorable way to enjoy the Whitsundays for first-timers.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E You’ll find this waterborne accommodation option on Hardy Reef, a permanently moored pontoon equipped with glamping options on the roof, and the fancier ReefSuites below deck.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERent your own island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_789352874":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_CampIsland_Islands_KristaEppelstun_141477.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_CampIsland_Islands_KristaEppelstun_141477.jpg","alt":"Sunset from Camp Island bungalows | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_789352874.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670697/2019-wys-campisland-islands-kristaeppelstun-141477.jpeg","uuid":"afecf978-5499-4228-9d00-6d4d5866334a","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1206842426":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ECall yourself a resident (albeit a temporary one) by hiring your own Whitsundays island for your stay. Just north of Bowen sits \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/how-to-rent-a-whitsundays-island\" title=\"Rent your own island whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECamp Island\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/traveller/families/how-to-have-the-best-whitsundays-family-holiday\" target=\"_self\" title=\"whitsundays group holiday\"\u003Ea sandy stretch well-equipped to host you and seven friends\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E (maximum) in its four rather stylish bungalows on the beachfront. With easy access to the reef, quiet beauty all around and the best sunsets you're likely to witness, you’ll want for nothing here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGet to know Airlie Beach\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1975509432":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/editorial-hero-banner/2020_WYS_AirlieBeach_Beaches_MarkFitz_141482.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/editorial-hero-banner/2020_WYS_AirlieBeach_Beaches_MarkFitz_141482.jpg","alt":"Waterfront pathway at Fairy Tree Park, Airlie Beach | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1975509432.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670742/2020-wys-airliebeach-beaches-markfitz-141482.jpeg","uuid":"7911f8a7-47da-419d-9596-629b43d5cb72","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_26802842":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDubbed the gateway town to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach is well-worth a visit - you could even \u003Ca title=\"airlie beach accommodation guide\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/airlie-beach-accommodation-guide\" target=\"_self\"\u003Emake it your base\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"day trips from airlie beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/day-trips-from-airlie-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003Etake day trips\u003C/a\u003E from here. \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/free-things-to-do-airlie-beach\" title=\"Things to do Airlie Beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETake in the views as you wander your way along the \u003C/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/free-things-to-do-airlie-beach\"\u003EBicentennial Walk Airlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, stopping in for dinner at nearby seafood hub and rum bar combination Fish D’Vine.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChase waterfalls in Conway National Park\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_96100083":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WSY_CedarCreekFalls_NaturalLandscapes_ReubenNutt_138962.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WSY_CedarCreekFalls_NaturalLandscapes_ReubenNutt_138962.jpg","alt":"Cedar Creek Falls, Conway National Park | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_96100083.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670784/2019-wsy-cedarcreekfalls-naturallandscapes-reubennutt-138962.jpeg","uuid":"5b908bae-2080-4952-a82e-b6a1cfdecbdf","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1503382059":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThere's plenty of beauty on the mainland too. Make way for \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260267b935fbe730df95a-conway-national-park\" title=\"Conway National Park Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EConway National Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, home to an impressive population of waterfalls. Take your time to follow the web of walking tracks found here, taking a swim break at the likes of natural rock amphitheatre \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260dc2cbcbe7073adb025-cedar-creek-falls\" title=\"Cedar Creek Falls Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECedar Creek Falls\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMake memories with Journey to the Heart\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_2100740694":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/newsletters-au-and-nz/au-april-2022-newsletter-/Whitsundays_Journey_To_the_heart_141536.jpeg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/newsletters-au-and-nz/au-april-2022-newsletter-/Whitsundays_Journey_To_the_heart_141536.jpeg","alt":"Aerial view of Heart Reef with Journey to the Heart experience | Whitsundays for first timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_2100740694.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670810/whitsundays-journey-to-the-heart-141536.jpeg","uuid":"46202e97-1c6e-4a7b-a3df-14d65e1b4ab0","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_195172471":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EArguably the most memorable way to experience the Whitsundays for first-timers is with \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/heart-island-tour\" title=\"Journey to the Heart luxury tour Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EJourney to the Heart\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. Your chopper-led three-hour foray will see you glide over the coral to the heart-shaped \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/reasons-to-visit-heart-reef\" title=\"How to visit Heart Reef Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHeart Reef\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E. It’s here you’ll make yourself at home on the permanently moored pontoon for the next hour, which houses just 5 guests at a time. There's plenty of time to snorkel the surrounding coral, before taking a private boat trip to the Heart.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETake a jetski tour\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_652739005":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WSY_Jetskitour_Adventure_@whitsundayjetskitours.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WSY_Jetskitour_Adventure_@whitsundayjetskitours.jpg","alt":"Whitsunday Jetski tours | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_652739005.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670845/2020-wsy-jetskitour-adventure--whitsundayjetskitours.jpeg","uuid":"b7a693e6-bede-4aca-9f06-94088b0bba0b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whitsundayjetskitours/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@whitsundayjetskitours\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_824138129":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAdrenaline-junkies can’t afford to miss out on a chance to join in on one of the region’s high-speed adventures. Explore \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/islands/how-to-island-hop-the-whitsundays\" title=\"Island hop Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethe islands of the world-heritage-listed marine park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E with the award-winning \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-5b175cc03b50b4e17a709773-whitsunday-jetski-tours\" title=\"Whitsundays Jetski Tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWhitsundays Jetski Tours\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, which offers a trio of tours daily.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESee the region from top to toe with Ocean Rafting\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_42185974":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/web-images/2021_WYS_DLT_JesseSmith.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/web-images/2021_WYS_DLT_JesseSmith.jpg","alt":"Airlie Beach Ocean Rafting | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_42185974.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670870/2021-wys-dlt-jessesmith.jpeg","uuid":"f323a256-d8d7-43d8-ad83-931a31182fa5","lazyEnabled":false,"title":" ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1650217299":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ESpend the day enjoying a true taste of the Whitsundays with \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e992cbcbe7073ad8257-ocean-rafting\" title=\"Ocean Rafting Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOcean Rafting\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, the specialty tour with a duo of trips showcasing the region’s stand-outs. Ride on semi-rigid inflatable vessels to Whitehaven Beach, making a visit to \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/secret-beaches-whitsundays\" title=\"Best beaches Whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHill Inlet Beach\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and Lookout, before spending the afternoon snorkelling the reef.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EEnjoy a bird’s eye view\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/international/france/france-airlines/qantas/141433-34.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/international/france/france-airlines/qantas/141433-34.jpg","alt":"Flying over the Great Barrier Reef in a seaplane | Whitsundays for first-timers","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/things-to-do/traveller/first-time-visitor/the-whitsundays-for-first-timers/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1761114670894/141433-34.jpeg","uuid":"51d3c2b8-778f-4a3e-b5ec-12da89fc2767","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1329770165":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETake in unforgettable views of the iconic reef from above with a leisurely cruise among the clouds. \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dbb2880253d74c4528a-air-whitsunday-seaplanes\" title=\"Air Whitsundays Seaplanes tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAir Whitsundays Seaplanes\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and GSL Aviation are the two leading options when it comes to flying by helicopter or seaplane over the region’s collection of islands. 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