Just 500 metres from the mainland, Long Island is another of the magnificent Whitsunday Islands.
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Long Island is popular with a wide cross section of visitors: couples seeking a romantic getaway, the traveller who wants a good range of activities to enjoy, those looking to relax in a beautiful location and even to anyone who enjoys their nightlife.
Accommodation on Long Island is of a high standard, with two of the most popular being the Paradise Bay Island Eco Escape which is an environmentally sustainable resort which gets excellent reviews from it's visitors and the award-winning Long Island Resort.
All the usual activities you would expect to find on a tropical island can be found, including swimming, diving, sailing, tennis, parasailing, waterskiing, plus a good range of tours and cruises can be easily arranged.
Alternately, you might to enjoy the island's relaxing atmosphere and take in some of the stunning scenery.
Palm Bay and Happy Bay are the busier destinations on Long Island, while Paradise Bay - home to the Paradise Bay Resort - is secluded, not an option for the day tripper and is limited to a maximum of 24 guests (and no children) at a time.
Long Island can be reached by boat from Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island, and also by air.