INSECTS

The Whitsunday Islands are relatively free of Mosquitoes with just the occasional one being reported however Sandflies can be a problem if you are on a couple of selected beaches at sunset.

These are tiny insects about the size of a grain of pepper and if they land on you the resulting effect can be painful. The pain (feels like a sting) is the result of the little buggers urinating on you. Any normal insect repellant will stop these insects from peeing on you but a brand called "Rid" seems to be particularly good. A home made mixture of Dettol and Baby Oil also works very well.