Long Island Australia
Long Island, as its name suggests, is a pretty island which is 9km long and 2km wide. It is close to the mainland. This Whitsunday Island is 1215 hectares of National Park with 13 kilometres of graded walking tracks which stretch across rugged terrain, through dense bush and rainforest, and towards little, hidden beaches.
Long Island is wonderful and defiantly worth the effort.
Long Island has three resorts on it, and is a popular holiday destination for young and old, families and couples, and even people wishing to get married or honeymoon. There is a wide selection of accommodation available to choose from. This ranges from budget, to beach front rooms; or for the very exclusive, the ultimate luxury of a secluded resort at the South end of the Island. This resort is totally inaccessible by land, to any other day visitors. It is a paradise of peace and tranquillity can only be reached by Helicopter, Seaplane or boat, and caters for just 20 people at a time. Guests staying here often enjoy exploring the other islands with their own private yacht and skipper. They are in the company of turtles and dolphins, wallabies and goannas and all of the beautiful birds of the forest and colourful fish of the reef.
Guest staying in the resorts to the north of Long Island, also have plenty of opportunity to relax, or to join in a variety of activities. There is fine dining available (poolside grills or courtyard restaurants), casual cafes and live entertainment in the evening bars. There is even a night club for visitors who want to party on into the night.
Long Island has something to please everybody, it is a beautiful place to be, and people find it easy to be happy there. Safe anchorage makes it an attractive location for yachties, alternatively it is possible to get to the Island by flying direct to Hamilton Island and then taking a water taxi or ferry (about a 20 minute ride away). It can also be reached by flying to Proserpine airport, taking a coach to Shute Harbour and then a taxi or ferry (also about 20 minutes ride away). Direct Seaplane flights to Long Island, are available from the mainland.