Queensland beach cleans up

Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands has been named the Number One Eco
Friendly Beach in the world by global news network CNN.com.
The CNN website says the "sparkling" 4.3km Whitehaven Beach has "won many awards,
including Cleanest Beach in Queensland, and national awards for resource recovery
and environmental protection.
"The breathtaking beach is located on Whitsunday Island, the largest of a 74-island
chain.
"Visitors are limited by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and must
register with a tour guide for access."
CNN says most of its eco-friendly beaches remain in good condition because access is
limited.
Leading Italian travel site Viaggi Republica has replicated the list on their site.
Whitehaven Beach was the only Australian beach to be honoured, said Tourism
Whitsundays CEO Peter O'Reilly.
Mr O'Reilly said he was immensely proud of the efforts of Queensland Parks and
Wildlife Service, Whitsunday Regional Council, local tour operators and the
community to keep Whitehaven so pristine.
"This is a huge honour and one which everyone in the Whitsundays, and Australia,
should be proud of," he said.