100 Magic Miles of the Great Barrier Reef

The 14th edition also includes the current information on resorts; island camping; snorkelling/diving and fishing in the Whitsundays. Important information on first aid and advice for staying safe when on and in the water helps to prepare visitors for an enjoyable holiday.

THE 100 MAGIC MILES

A brief overview of the area and pictorial introduction The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef (an introduction to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and its underwater life, including an explanation of corals, and setting the Whitsundays into the context of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

TIPS FOR TROPICAL HOLIDAYS

Advice on climate, what to wear, and tips for enjoying a coral reef

BOATING IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

A primer on getting around the area in a boat, including information on winds and tides, tips for anchoring in coral, yachting etiquette, moorings information, and the in’s and out’s of bareboat chartering (sail/drive-it-yourself yachting)

CAMPING & SEAKAYAKING IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

Tips for island camping, how to get you and your gear to the island sites, permits

MANAGING THE MARINE PARK

Overview of conservation and management of the marine park, including zones, settings and other regulations

INDEX OF ANCHORAGES AND PLACENAMES

An index, including latitude and longitude, of all anchorages and principal geographic (named) features (bays, points, etc.)

ISLAND RESORTS OF THE WHITSUNDAYS

An introduction to all of the islands that have resorts, including requirements/radio contact details for visitors

DIVING AND SNORKELLING IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

Tips on exploring the underwater environment and what to look out for, including a list of best dive and snorkel sites

VISITING THE OUTER REEFS

How to get to and what to look for when visiting the outlying reefs of the Great Barrier system

FISHING IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

Tips about fishing locally, what gear to use, regulations, bag and size limits, colour illustrations of commonly caught fishes

WALKING IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

An outline of the best walking tracks including the Ngaro Sea Trail

AVOIDING TROPICAL HAZARDS

How to take care of yourself in a subtropical aquatic environment, including creatures to avoid, first-aid tips

ANCHORAGES OF THE WHITSUNDAYS

Detailed maps (in full colour) and sailing directions for all anchorages in the islands