Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef in the calm waters of the Coral Sea, the 74 tropical islands of the Whitsundays lie midway along Australia's Queensland coast.

The Whitsunday region is the closest point off the Queensland coast to the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching over 2000 kilometers in length, the Great Barrier Reef protects the Whitsunday coast and islands from massive ocean swells – providing some of the safest sailing and cruising grounds in the world.

The Whitsundays are a natural gem to be discovered. The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world – it’s the world’s largest living structure and the only one that can be seen from outer space! It truly is one of Australia’s most remarkable natural gifts. Marvel at the natural beauty of Heart Reef. Sink your feet into the white, silica sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach. You would be mad not to set sail with Koalas helpful and knowledgeable crew through the best sailing grounds in the world with sparkling blue waters and explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. There's so much to see and do with Koalas!

Airlie Beach, located on the beautiful Whitsunday Coast, is the lively hub of the region with its many popular night spots. Airlie Beach is the gateway to the 74 Islands of the Whitsundays which form the largest offshore island chain on Australia’s coastline. Throughout the Whitsundays group of Islands, there are only ten resorts on eight islands. South Molle Island which is owned and operated by Koala Adventures, boasts the Whitsundays ONLY 18+ Resort and is home to over 30% of the Great Walks of the Whitsundays making Koala Adventure Resort, the Whitsundays Natural Island Resort!