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Whitsunday Islands, Australia

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Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands are the perfect place for diving, snorkeling and sailing. Only eight of the 74 islands are inhabited, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy private, pristine beaches and coves. Whithaven Beach on Whitsunday Island extends for six kilometers of pure white sand and has been voted one of the world's best beaches. Diving lessons, from beginners' classes to more advanced courses, are offered daily on Airlie Beach, and vacationers can either rent boats for sailing or take chartered vessels through the islands.

Language: English
Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)

Whitsunday Islands, Australia Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 87 86 84 81 77 73 71 73 78 82 84 86
Low 77 77 75 73 69 65 64 64 68 71 74 76
Average 82 82 80 77 73 69 68 69 73 77 79 81
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 31 30 29 27 25 23 22 23 26 28 29 30
Low 25 25 24 23 21 18 18 18 20 22 23 24
Average 28 28 27 25 23 21 20 21 23 25 26 27
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 9 11 9 9 7 4 6 2 1 2 4 8
Centimeters 23 28 23 23 18 10 15 5 3 5 10 20