Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
To reach the beautiful
Cedar Creek Falls
, turn off the Proserpine-Airlie Beach road on to
Conway Rd, 18km southwest of Airlie Beach. It's then about 15km to the falls; the roads
are well signposted.
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Long Island
Long Island has some of the prettiest beaches in the Whitsundays and 13km of walking
tracks. The island stretches 9km long by 1.5km wide; a 500m-wide channel separates it
from the mainland. Day-trippers can use the facilities at Long Island Resort.
Sleeping
National Park Camp Site
(
www.nprsr.qld.gov.au
;
per person/family $5.45/21.80)
Basic camping at Long Island's Sandy Bay (not
to be confused with the Sandy Bay camping ground at nearby South Molle).
CAMPGROUND
$
Paradise Bay
( 07-4946 9777;
www.paradisebay.com.au
; 3-night packages, d from $1500)
This secluded eco-
friendly lodge comprises 10 spacious bungalows made from Australian hardwood. In the
name of peace and tranquillity, no children or motorised water sports are allowed, and
there's no internet either. The tariff is inclusive of sailing tours, food and house wines;
helicopter transfers are an extra $760 per bungalow.
BUNGALOW
$$$
Long Island Resort
( 1800 075 125;
www.oceanhotels.com.au/longisland
; d incl all meals $230-380; )
A resort for
everyone - yep, the kids are more than welcome here. Sitting on Happy Bay at the north
of the island, Long Island Resort is a comfortable place with three levels of accommoda-
tion, the best being those on the beachfront. There are some fabulous short walks and
plenty of activities to keep all age groups busy: who doesn't love mini-golf?
RESORT
$$$
Getting There & Around
