Print PageWhitsunday Plan of Management
The Whitsundays is well known for its spectacular island scenery, fringing and offshore reefs. The area supports a range of wildlife including threatened species such as humpback whales, dugong, loggerhead turtles and beach-stone curlews. The Whitsundays region is one of the most highly visited regions of the Great Barrier Reef.
Tourism operators
Visit: Onboard - the tourism operator's handbook to the Great Barrier Reef
Recreational visitors
Visit: A guide to visiting the Whitsundays for recreational users
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