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Relaxing Places in Great Barrier Reef

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    Whitehaven Beach , Whitsunday Island
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    Beach
    If you could visit only one beach in the Whitsundays, it most likely would be Whitehaven Beach. One of the most photographed beaches in Austr
    Tours from $314
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    Palm Cove Beach , Palm Cove
    4.5
    Beach
    Palm Cove Beach is noted for its long stretch of white sand lined by tall palm trees. Located in a small village once used as a resting stop
    Tours from $50
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    Four Mile Beach , Port Douglas
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    Beach
    A favorite local getaway at dusk and dawn, Four Mile Beach features a long stretch of golden sand gently lapped by clear water and lined with
    Tours from $74
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    Spas , Palm Cove
    4.7
    Spa
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    The Spa Palm Cove , Palm Cove
    5.0
    Spa
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    Relaxing destinations in Great Barrier Reef

    Palm Cove BEST FOR: Beach, Spa, Stand-Up Paddleboarding
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