We will be in the Whitsundays in August. We are a family of 4 (2 adults and 12 and 14 year old girls. What is the weather like that time of the year? Has anyone got any suggestions of good places to visit and stay?

Hi, I am leaving tomorrow and will be in the Whitsunday island area on the 15 of July. The weather should be in the 80's I hope. I too have two children ages 14 and 16. When are you leaving for your trip. I will be back on the 30th of July.

I forgot to tell you we are staying in Airlie beach and we have a car and figured we could visit the islands and do snorkeling from there. I booked the Toscana, but it was a hard decision between that an the Martinique. If you can't find the web site let me know. They are both suppose to be right near the town.

Hi Shirley, <BR>We just got back from that area and loved it. Airlie Beach is full of backpackers (mainly European), and loads of places offering day tours. We flew in there and picked up a great standby deal to South Molle Island - about half of the normal price. There are signs all over the place offering good deals to the islands (that was mid June). The ferries run to all the islands, you can book a proper tour including lunch etc or just get on a ferry and decide what you want to do when you get there. <BR>I think Toscana is right in town, on the hill looking over the bay. There are about 4 hotels/apartments all in a a row up the hill, about 5 min walk into town. There's not a great deal in Airlie itself but the new lagoon area on the waterfront is lovely, good for picnics and swimming. <BR>South Molle was great - included 3 meals a day, all non-motorised watersports, golf, tennis, bushwalking, etc. Had a beachfront room for A$125 each. Be aware with the water sports, you could only use cats, jetskis etc in the morning because afternoon was low tide and it was considered dangerous. <BR>Hope you have a wonderful time, as we did. <BR>Kay

Shirley, <BR>Does your family like to sail? If so, why not see MANY of the Whitsunday's Islands and private beaches? www.luxuryyacht.com.au/holidays. <BR>htm <BR>I did this trip as part of my honeymoon. It can't be beat. <BR> <BR>