Australia’s top travel destination revealed – can you guess where it is?

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It is an unspoken secret among Aussie travellers, but an endless Summer offering sparkling blue water, magical white sand and access to the Great Barrier Reef will forever capture the imagination when visiting Queensland’s North.

In a poll conducted by Experience Oz – the premier website for travel experiences in Australia – Queensland’s signature aquatic playground, The Whitsundays, has once again been voted the Number One spot in Australia to experience.

With more than 10,000 people voting in the polls, compiling both international travellers and domestic visitors, the Whitsunday Island was also voted the number one island to experience in the ‘islands’ category of the ‘Australia’s Top 10 Destinations to Experience 2016’ poll. 

Craig Turner, Tourism Whitsundays CEO, said placing first amongst some of the top travel destinations in the country – in one of the most respected annual polls in the country – was a fantastic achievement. 

“Being named Australia’s Top Destination is certainly an honour,” Turner said.

“The Whitsundays is a tropical paradise with pristine beaches, crystal clear water and swaying palm trees, where you can indulge in everything from high-octane adventure experiences to relaxation in complete seclusion.”

“It appeals to independent travellers, families, couples and honeymooners, and offers access to the 74 Whitsunday Islands and central Great Barrier Reef, where you can swim, snorkel, scuba dive, kayak, paddle board and sail. The Whitsundays really do have it all and we thank the travelling public for acknowledging its appeal.”

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The ‘Australia’s Top 10 Destinations to Experience 2016’ poll was held over a 30-day period, with 10,127 unique respondents, 65 per cent of which were female, 31 per cent male and four per cent anonymous.

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