humpback whales
Sep 9 2008, Kanchan

Abandon yourself to the delights of sandy beaches, clear waters, sailing and many colorful reef fish in Whitsunday’s which are part of the Cumberland Group, the largest group of Coastal Islands on the Australian Coast.

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The Islands.

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