May 4, 2001, Newsletter Issue #28: Queensland, just gotta love it!

Tip of the Week

MAGNETIC ISLAND

POPULATION: 2,500 approximately

GENERAL INFORMATION
Magnetic Island is the Island playground of Townsville featuring prominently in the profile of the city. The Island is only 20 minutes from the city centre by regular fast cat ferries.
Two-thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park with secluded, but easily accessible bays and golden beaches. The Island has nearly 25 kilometres of walking tracks meandering through the protected national parks that are home to stands of eucalypts and wildlife including koalas.
It comprises self-contained accommodation as well as cheaper backpacker hostels. Boat trips around the Island, parasailing, Harley tours, watersports, golf, diving expeditions, great fishing, horse riding, and moke hire are all available, as well as, 166 different species of wildlife to observe.

DISTANCE FROM BRISBANE (State Capital): 1,438 km

LINDEMAN ISLAND

GENERAL INFORMATION
Lindeman Island is the most southerly island of the Whitsunday Group situated 32 kilometres from the coast. Lindeman Island is a national park and a spectacular setting for the new Club Med Resort.

The Resort takes up only a tiny parts of the Island`s 20 square kilometres, the rest is covered by nearly 20 kilometres of bushwalking tracks. These tracks are beautifully maintained and take you to the most scenic parts of the island. Stroll through Butterfly Valley or climb Mt. Oldfield which is 212 metres above sea level and offers 360 degree views of Pentecost, Hamilton and Whitsunday Islands.

The Island has seven glorious beaches with Gap Beach a fantastic location for snorkelling and oystering.

The Resort caters for all activities including golf and has a very active nightlife with two restaurants and a nightclub.

Humpback whales can often be seen from the shore, a sight not to be forgotten. Dolphins are also frequent visitors. On Lindeman, golden orchids grow on the mangroves at the end of the beach and over 90 species of birds dart through the trees.

There are a number of tiny islands dotted around Lindeman all a short dinghy ride away and perfect for a day of personal paradise.

Lindeman also has its own airstrip. (Done)

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