Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Cruise Whitsundays
( 07-4946 4662;
www.cruisewhitsundays.com
)
connects Long Island Resort to
Shute Harbour by frequent daily services. The direct trip takes about 20 minutes, and
costs adult/child $36/24.
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Hook Island
The 53-sq-km Hook Island, second-largest of the Whitsundays, is predominantly national
park and rises to 450m at Hook Peak. There are a number of good beaches dotted around
the island, and some of the region's best diving and snorkelling locations. Many travellers
come here enticed by the low prices and have left disappointed because it's not what they
expected. If you want luxury, don't come to Hook Island…try Hayman instead!
Maureen Cove, Steen's Beach, Curlew Beach and Crayfish Beach. Although basic, they
provide some wonderful back-to-nature opportunities.
Hook Island Wilderness Resort
( 07-4946 5255;
www.hookislandresort.com
; camp site per person $10, dm
$35, d with/without bathroom $150/100; )
is an extremely basic place: the only stars it rates are
the ones twinkling overhead. But if you don't mind roughing it and value snorkelling (and
a wonderful beachfront location) over style, give it a go. The resort is open erratically: be
sure to check the website before making plans.
Transfers are arranged when you book your accommodation. Otherwise,
Whitsunday Is-
land Camping Connections - Scamper
( 07-4946 6285;
www.whitsundaycamping.com.au
)
can organise
drop offs to the camping grounds (minimum four people) for around $160 per person re-
turn.
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South Molle Island
The largest of the Molle group of islands at 4 sq km, South Molle is virtually joined to
Mid Molle and North Molle Islands. Apart from the resort area and golf course at Bauer
Bay in the north, the island is all national park and is crisscrossed by 15km of walking
tracks, with some superb lookout points. The highest point is Mt Jeffreys (198m), but the
climb up
Spion Kop
will reward you with fantastic sunset views. The track to Spion Kop
