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    Hook Island

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    Hook Island

    Island

    The second-largest island of the Whitsundays is almost entirely National Park and uninhabited. Steep, forested slopes drop into deep bays.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The second-largest island of the Whitsundays is almost entirely National Park and uninhabited. Steep, forested slopes drop into deep bays. Along the north coast are some of the region's best snorkeling spots.

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    1Nara Inlet

    Narrow, deep bay on Hook Island's south side, and one of the Whitsundays' most sheltered anchorages. From the beach, a boardwalk leads to a cave with Ngaro rock paintings. Accessible only by boat.
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    2Luncheon Bay

    Protected bay on the north coast with corals directly off the shore. Popular snorkeling stop on day trips and sailing tours.
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    3Butterfly Bay

    Bay at the northern tip of Hook Island with coral gardens and many fish. One of the most famous snorkeling spots in the Whitsundays, sheltered from southeast winds.
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    4Manta Ray Bay

    Small bay on the north coast with a reef close to the shore. Here you often see large wrasse and schools of reef fish. Many day boats make a stop here.
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    Culture & History

    Ngaro Sea CountryThe Ngaro have lived on the Whitsunday Islands for millennia, utilising both sea and forest resources equally. On Hook Island, shell middens and rock art bear witness to their presence.The most famous site is a cave at Nara Inlet. Findings there attest to use for millennia. A boardwalk and interpretive signs lead you there. Do not touch the paintings.

    Arrival & Roaming

    There is no regular ferry. You reach the island by sailing trips, day boats, or your own charter boat from Airlie Beach. On the island itself there are no roads, only a few short paths from the bays.Camping is possible at National Park sites with permission.From November to May, a stinger suit is mandatory for snorkeling.

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    Nearby

    Whitsunday Islands

    Whitsunday Islands

    74 islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, most uninhabited and national park. Explore them by sailboat, ferry, or day trip from Airlie Beach. Whitehaven Beach is famous for its almost pure white quartz sand.
    Whitsunday Island

    Whitsunday Island

    The largest island of the Whitsundays is uninhabited and almost entirely a national park. On its east coast lies Whitehaven Beach, and in the north, the lookout over Hill Inlet. To the west, Cid Harbour offers protected anchorages and a hiking trail to the highest peak.
    Hamilton Island

    Hamilton Island

    The most famous resort island in the Whitsundays, with its own airport and no cars. You get around by golf buggy or island shuttle between the harbour, hotels, and Catseye Beach. From here, boats depart for Whitehaven Beach and the outer reef.

    Airlie Beach

    Small coastal town and hub for almost all Whitsunday Islands tours. Days are all about boats; evenings about the bars on Shute Harbour Road. Instead of swimming in the sea, you swim in the large lagoon on the shore.
    Mission Beach

    Mission Beach

    Four small towns on a roughly 14-kilometer long beach between Cairns and Townsville. The rainforest almost reaches the water, and Dunk Island lies off the coast. It's quieter here than in Cairns or Port Douglas, and with a bit of luck, you'll spot cassowaries by the roadside.

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