100 Magic Miles Of The Great Barrier Reef. The Whitsunday Islands

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Windward Publications
Publisher Place: Berry. NSW
Publisher Year: 2010
Edition:

Description: 256 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: The 100 Magic Miles (a brief overview of the area and pictorial introduction The Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef (an introduction to the wonders of Great Barrier Reef and its underwater life, including an explanation of corals, and setting the Whitsundays into the context of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park) ? Island Resorts of the Whitsundays (in introduction to all of the islands that have resorts, including requirements/radio contact details for visitors) ? Tips for Tropical Holidays (advice on climate, what to wear, and tips for enjoying a coral reef) ? Diving and Snorkelling in the Whitsundays (tips on exploring the underwater environment and what to look out for, including a list of best dive and snorkel sites) ? Boating in the Whitsundays (a primer on getting around the area in a boat, including information on winds and tides, tips for anchoring in coral, yachting etiquette, moorings information, and the ins and outs of bareboat chartering (sail/drive-it-yourself yachting). ? Visiting the outer reefs (how to get to and what to look for when visiting the outlying reefs of the Great Barrier system) ? Fishing in the Whitsundays (tips about fishing locally, what gear to use, regulations, bag and size limits, colour illustrations of commonly caught fishes). ? Camping & Seakayaking in the Whitsundays (tips for island camping, how to get you and your gear to the island sites, permits). ? Walking in the Whitsundays (an outline of the best walking tracks including the new Ngaro Sea Trail). ? Managing the Marine Park (overview of conservation and management of the marine park, including zones, settings and other regulations) ? Avoiding Tropical Hazards (how to take care of yourself in a subtropical aquatic environment, including creatures to avoid, first-aid tips). ? Anchorages of the Whitsundays (detailed index and maps (in full colour) and sailing directions for all anchorages in the islands). ? General Index

ISBN: 9780958698962