There has never been a better time to travel in Queensland or take a break from the daily grind to reconnect and spend time with your loved ones in a tropical setting. Here are our top 5 reasons to visit this spectacular Queensland Island.<br />
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		<strong>The accommodation is absolute beachfront</strong></li>
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The Beachfront Villas open up directly onto the white sand beaches of your Whitsunday Island home away from home.<br />
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The beachfront bure (pronounced Boo-ray) also offers direct beach access close to the waters edge as well as a larger room. You&rsquo;ll enjoy a private deck with hammock.<br />
While the serenity bure is inspired by Balinese culture and has glimpses of ocean views while nestled in luscious rainforest. Your private deck boasts its own hammock for you to soak up your tropical surrounds and time with your loved one.<br />
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The ocean view bure is the only one of it&rsquo;s kind with a wrap around deck boasting views of the northern side of Palm Bay and the privacy of being at the highest spot &ndash; perfect for intimate getaways.<br />
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Each of the rooms feature a queen bed, dining table, chair and ottoman, air con, ensuite, and bar fridge and kettle.<br />
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		<strong>There are FREE water activities</strong></li>
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You can explore your incredible Whitsunday surrounds by kayak to your hearts content as well as dive beneath the surface to discover the vibrant and colourful aquatic life with snorkeling gear at no extra cost![img2081]<br />
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		<strong>The island is a rainforest waiting for you to explore it</strong></li>
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The island is home to 13 kilometers of graded walking tracks to explore. Each track offers it&rsquo;s own treasure from secluded beaches to dramatic headland to dense rainforest. Along your advneutres you are likely to see some of the wildlife that calls this Queensland island home including goannas, wallabies, curlews, and a variety of bird species.<br />
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		<strong>The perfect base camp</strong></li>
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You are surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and another 73 island that make up the Whitsunday archipelago. This is the perfect place to enjoy Queensland island serenity while still enjoying action packed days to Whitehaven Beach, Daydream Island&rsquo;s new and updated living reef, heli-tours of heart reef and snorkeling or scuba diving tours of the outer reef. Check out our blog on <a href="https://www.discoverqueensland.com.au/travel-blog/inspiration/scuba-dive-the-great-barrier-reef.htm">the best scuba spots on the Great Barrier Reef</a>.<br />
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		<strong>Romance is in the air (with a hint of adventure)</strong></li>
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There are few places on earth (and even fewer conveniently located close to home) as romantic as the Whitsundays. This is the perfect place to treat your special someone to time together to reconnect while enjoying tropical paradise. Open the doors of your villa or bure to the sparking coral sea, wander through ancient rainforest and snorkel one of the natural wonders of the world.<br />
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Convinced you need a Queensland island escape? Talk to our expert team at Discover Queensland on 1300 788 553 for your next holiday to Palm Bay Resort on Long Island!<br />
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