On the northeastern coast of Australia, there are several islands that lie closest to the Great Barrier Reef. These islands, known as the Whitsunday Islands, consist of around 74 islands with subtropical weather. The largest inhabited Whitsunday Island is Hamilton Island. This island acts as the hub of all the Whitsundays Islands due to its location, amenities, and population of 1200 full-time residents. Hamilton Island has always been a privately owned island, but it’s now currently owned by the family of late Australian winemaker, Bob Oatley. The Oatley family leased the land from the Australian government, developed…
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