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Itineraries
10 DAYS
Airlie Beach to Magnetic Island
Fly into
Airlie Beach
where there are two must-dos: cut loose after dark with scores of oth-
er travellers, and book a boat trip out to the
Whitsunday Islands
. There are myriad day-
trip options, but a multiday sail will let you explore remote islands with no one else on
them. Make sure your itinerary includes
Whitsunday Island
for a memorable swim off
sublime
Whitehaven Beach
, oft touted as the prettiest beach in Australia. After cruising
the islands, book a night or two at a swish island resort. Feeling more adventurous? Con-
sider signing up for an overnight kayaking trip to one of the islands.
Back in Airlie, pack yourself up and track north around three hours to
Townsville
,
Queensland's third-biggest city. Promenade along the waterfront, check out the excellent
