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You And 7 Friends Can Book This Unreal Eco-Friendly Private Island In The Whitsundays

By – who will need to try a bite of every dish at the table.

A small sandy island surrounded by clear blue waters

One of the 74 stunning islands that make up the Whitsundays, Victor Island lies just south of Mackay (which has its own airport), and is a quick 20-minute boat trip from the mainland, which is included with your booking. Bit of a thrillseeker? You can also arrange a private helicopter transfer.Victor Island in the Whitsundays. A small lush island surrounded by clear blue water.The four-bedroom home runs off solar power and rainwater and has a dip pool, a huge fully-equipped central kitchen, two sprawling decks, a barbecue area and fire pit overlooking the ocean, plus a huge smart TV and wi-fi so you don’t have to completely unplug.

A deck on Victor Island overlooking the ocean at sunset.Once you’ve settled in, you can meet the locals (a handful of free-range chickens) and start exploring everything your seven-acre island home has to offer: at low tide you can walk around Victor Island, inspect the rock pools, collect oysters and stroll out to the sandy cay, or browse the tropical fruits and veggies growing in the orchard.

As well as swimming and snorkelling, the hosts provide kayaks and stand-up paddleboards so you can explore the surrounding reefs, and the region is known for some of the best beach fishing on the East Coast.

A woman sunbakes on a white sandy beach on Victor Island overlooking clear blue water.Breakfast is included with your booking, and you can totally BYO all your food and booze (the hosts will even collect your grocery order from the mainland and unpack it for you), or book in some pre-prepared meals, hampers, or all-inclusive chef-prepared catering if you’re really kicking back. 

You can see more and book the Victor Island Airbnb here.

Image credit: Victor Island

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