Whitsunday Coast - Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef - page 437

are included in the price. Whitsunday Dive Adventures MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 07-4948 1239;
www.whitsundaydivecentre.com ; 16 Commerce Close, Cannonvale; PADI course $599) is a good place to start.
A number of sailing cruises include diving as an optional extra. Prices start from $75 for
introductory or certified dives. Ferry operator Cruise Whitsundays ( 07-4946 4662;
www.cruisewhitsundays.com ; intro dive from $119) offers dives on day trips to the reef.
Most of the island resorts also have dive schools and free snorkelling gear.
Kayaking
Paddling with dolphins and turtles is one of the best ways to experience the Whitsundays.
Salty Dog Sea Kayaking ( 07-4946 1388; www.saltydog.com.au ; Shute Harbour; half-/full-day trip $80/130) of-
fers guided tours and kayak rental ($50/70 per half-/full day), plus a brilliant six-day
kayak/camping expedition ($1490) that's suitable for beginners.
The Ngaro Sea Trail combines kayaking trails with island bushwalks for a modern-day
walk (and paddle) in the local Ngaro people's footsteps. Visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/
whitsunday-ngaro-sea-trail for info and itinerary ideas.