100 Magic Miles of the Great Barrier Reef – The Whitsunday Islands

The 15^th edition of 100 Magic Miles published in late 2024 is the latest edition of the book known as ‘the Bible’ of the Whitsundays, containing the most up-to-date information on the islands and anchorages. Updated details include many additional public moorings, and a complete reworking of resort and marina information and how to visit them from your yacht. It also includes current information on island camping, walking, snorkelling/diving and fishing in the Whitsundays. Important information on first aid and advice for staying safe when on and in the water helps to prepare visitors for an enjoyable holiday.

15th Edition – Extensively revised and republished in late 2024.

The 15^th edition of 100 Magic Miles represents the most up-to-date information on the islands and anchorages of the Whitsundays up to the time of going to print in late 2024. Updates include details of new public moorings, and a complete reworking of resort and marina information and how to visit from your yacht.

Among its 256 pages, over 100 are full-colour maps with detailed sailing directions. It also includes up to date information on island camping, snorkelling/diving, and fishing in the Whitsundays. Important information on first aid and advice for staying safe when on and in the water helps to prepare visitors for an enjoyable holiday.

• 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 the 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
  
  
• Tips for Tropical Holidays – Advice on climate, what to wear, and tips for enjoying a coral reef and the Whitsunday area
  
  
• 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 in’s and out’s of bareboat chartering (sail/drive-it-yourself yachting)
  
  
• Walking in the Whitsundays – An guide to the best bush walking tracks on the islands and what you can expect to see
  
  
• Camping & Kayaking in the Whitsundays – Tips for island camping, how to get you and your gear to the island sites, permits and locations
  
  
• Island Resorts of the Whitsundays – An introduction to all of the resorts accessible by boat, including requirements/contact details for visitors
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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 maps (in full colour) and sailing directions for all anchorages in the islands
  
  
• Index of Anchorages and Place names – An index, including latitude and longitude, of all anchorages and principal geographic (named) features (bays, points, etc.)
  
  By David Colfelt with illustrations by Carolyn Colfelt