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 Whitsundays, heart of the Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s most desirable holiday destination. With 70% of the region protected National & Marine Park, this is a truly unique destination. The Whitsundays has become one of the world’s most desirable destinations with its 74 idyllic islands surrounded by the magical Great Barrier Reef. More than 650,000 tourists flock to the region each year, which supports a vibrant business sector. Increasingly, people from all over the world are seeking to make their home here – lured by the charms of a tropical lifestyle. The Whitsunday Shire is located in tropical North Queensland, about 1,100 km north of Brisbane or 620km south of Cairns. The Shire encompasses the rural town of Proserpine, the coastal settlements of Cannonvale, Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour and the 74 magnificent resorts and national park Whitsunday Islands.
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