Visiting the Whitsundays

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You are going to follow a trip the Whitsundays, Queensland Australia. 

A trip to the 

Safety

Fun

Cultural experiences and people

Wildlife, nature

Since you have never been to the Whitsundays,
you might want to be pay attention to your surroundings.
What might be important? (Try to submit multiple ideas)

Hamilton Reef | Perfectly situated in The Great Barrier Reef Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters and awe-inspiring coral reefs. You can snorkel, scuba dive or swim off the reef and witness one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders and its abundant array of ocean life.

Greatbarrierreef.org

Hill Inlet is a stunning spot located at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach. As the tide shifts, the white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach combined with the blue-green hues of the inlet blend seamlessly to create a swirling fusion of turquoise colours. Hill Inlet is best viewed from up high, whether it be from the lookout at Tongue Point or on a scenic flight.

Tourism Whitesundays

Cid Harbour | Cid Harbour is one of the largest harbours and one of the most popular places on the Whitsundays Islands. The best spot for a smooth and calm night under the stars. Offering a sheltered spot to spend the night and magnificent views, Cid Harbour is usually protected from strong winds. Its proximity to the mainland makes it perfect for spending a half-day exploring the west of Whitsunday Island. 

Wings.com.au

Chalkie's Beach, Haslewood Island | Chalkie’s is one of only a handful of places in the Whitsundays that boasts that same beautiful, soft, white silica sand as Whitehaven Beach. Add to that a coral fringe at either end of beach and you have amazing location for diving, swimming, and bathing. 

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Craig | lives in Queensland, Australia. Graig loves sailing and fishing. He owns a boat. He is married to Justine. 

Justine | She lives in Queensland, Australia. She enjoys spending time with her family, swimming and hiking. She is married to Graig. 

Lynne | She lives in Queensland, Australia. She enjoys sailing, exploring the ocean and reading. 

Where would Craig, Justine and Lynne go?  

03:41

Where would Craig, Justine and Lynne go?  

03:56

You are stuck in Cid Harbour for a few days.
How would you spend your time?

Swimming

Reading

Playing cards of board games

Scrubbing barnacles of the boat

Socialising with people on other boats

Tidying the cabin

04:03

(Click on your activity to find out what you have gained.) 

You feel energized as you have not been affected by the warm weather. You also did what everybody else was doing, so you have said 'hi' to people on the other boats. You put your towel on the deck to dry. 

Well Cinderella, you put everything back in its place. You know exactly where every item is. 

Taking off the barnacles was an effective way to spend your time. You have also cleaned the dingy and tied it back to the boat. While jumping in and out of the water, you have said hi to people on neighbouring boats. 

You have thorougly enjoyed your book. You feel well-rested and are relaxing in the cabin. 

You have come to know many people on neighbouring boats. You like talking to John Haddock, for example, and you found out that he works as an emergency doctor. 

This was fun, and on top of that, you have really connected with people on board. 

05:19

Considering your position what would you do?

First actions

Second actions

Leave to someone else

Grab towel

Ask neighbours for bandages

Grab first aid kit

Radio in for help

Get John Haddock

Justine will make a full recovery. At the start of the Whitsundays trip,
you were asked to pay attention to your surroundings.
How do you reflect on this?

Crucial

Might not be helpful

Convenient

How can you prepare yourself for unknown cultures and surroundings?

05:19

Considering your position what would you do?

First actions

Second actions

Leave to someone else

Grab towel

Ask neighbours for bandages

Grab first aid kit

Radio in for help

Get John Haddock

05:19

Considering your position what would you do?

First actions

Second actions

Leave to someone else

Grab towel

Ask neighbours for bandages

Grab first aid kit

Radio in for help

Get John Haddock

Talk to Justine

05:19

Considering your position what would you do?

First actions

Second actions

Leave to someone else

Grab towel

Ask neighbours for bandages

Grab first aid kit

Radio in for help

Get John Haddock

Getting the dingy ready to rush Justine to help

05:19

Considering your position what would you do?

First actions

Second actions

Leave to someone else

Grab towel

Ask neighbours for bandages

Grab first aid kit

Radio in for help

Get John Haddock

05:19

Considering your position what would you do?

First actions

Second actions

Leave to someone else

Grab towel

Ask neighbours for bandages

Grab first aid kit

Radio in for help

Get John Haddock