Long Island
In the central Whitsunday islands, close to the mainland is beautiful Long Island. This is one of the most beautiful islands in the region. Long Island, like its name suggests is a long narrow island with a central ridge that runs parallel to the Queensland coast and is separated from the mainland by a deep narrow channel. Along the inshore side are a number of bays and inlets that have beautiful beaches and coconut palms waving in the sunlight. Three of these bays are home to separate holiday resorts and on Long Island, you are sure to find that one of these resorts will be right for you.
near the southern end of Long Island is the small but impressive Paradise Bay Eco escape. This small resort only caters for a maximum of 16 guests at any one time and these are housed in beautiful beachfront cabins, set among the coconut palms. This is the ideal place to escape from the rat race and experience what isolated island living can be like yet still find all the creature comforts that you can imagine. The resort has its own sailing catamaran and day trips aboard are a feature of the resort. There is an excellent restaurant that serves personally crafted meals to suit the guests tastes. In the center of the island is Long island Resort, which is the largest resort on the island. This is a family friendly resort complete with kids club and an itinerary of attractions designed to let mum and dad relax while the kids are entertained for the day. Here families will find one of the more inexpensive resorts in the Whitsundays. There is a great beach with a fringing reef that is great for snorkeling, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a great water sports area and an excellent family restaurant.
At the northern end of the island is Peppers Palm Bay resort. This is one of the more upmarket resorts in the Whitsundays and is designed for those who like small numbers, five star service, fantastic food and no invasions of privacy from the outside world. Accommodation is all in separate cabins on the beachfront and the resorts facilities are excellent.There are only 24 separate cabins so numbers of guests is kept to a minimum. The resort includes a day spa, tennis court and idyllic tropical surroundings. A walking trail along the islands central ridge provides for beautiful bush walking with fantastic views over to Hamilton Island and the other islands in the Whitsundays and also provides access from one resort to another. Long Island is one of the most versatile in the Whitsundays region.
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