Our Region
 

The Whitsundays consists of a group of 74 Islands which form a protective barrier offshore from the mainland village of Airlie Beach. Sheltered in turn by the Great Barrier Reef the Islands commonly have fringeing reefs and small sheltered beaches. Combined with a 10 - 15 knot onshore breeze this creates our world renown azure blue safe, sailing and cruising waters. Be sure to include a trip to Whitehaven Beach, consistently voted one of the best beaches in the world. The spectacular silica white sands of this gorgeous location stretch on for seven kilometres. You will want to return to experience its beauty again.
 

Airlie Beach
Gateway to the Great Barrier reef and Whitsunday Islands Airlie Beach is fast becoming Australia's Trendiest Beach, boating,nightlife and holiday destination.Similar to a topography of the French Mediterranean Coast Line and vibrant as Noosa without the highrises and traffic of Hastings Street. Airlie Beach caters to the family, backpacker,boaty, fisherman, upmarket restaurant goers and the party night club set. Plenty of hiking and bushwalks in the local Conway Ranges within walking distance of Airlie Beach, a great holiday destination that caters for all tastes..... old and young.

How to Get Here

The Whitsundays is located in Central Queensland, approx 1160km north of Brisbane and 737 south of Cairns.

AIR

The Whitsundays is serviced by two airports:

Whitsunday Coast Airport,Proserpine (PPP)
Great Barrier Reef Airport, Hamilton Island (HTI)

Whitsunday Coast airport is located in Proserpine, approximately 25 minutes by car to Airlie Beach. The airport is serviced by Jetstar and Virgin Blue offering daily direct flights from Brisbane and connecting flights from most other capital cities.

Shuttle service and taxis offer transfers to our door. Car Hire is available also.

Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island Airport is serviced by Jetstar, Virgin Blue and Qantas Link with daily direct flights from Cairns, Brisbane,Sydney, Melbourne and connection points beyond.

Ferries operate from the airport to the mainland.


ROAD

The Bruce Highway is the main route connecting the towns of Queensland between Brisbane and Cairns. It runs through the heart of the Whitsunday region and is part of Australia's national road network. Just north of Proserpine is the turn off east to the communities of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour.

RAIL

Queensland Rail Traveltrain Services include the Sunlander and Tilt Train, linking Proserpine to the coast centres between and including Brisbane and Cairns. Connecting coaches operate from Proserpine to Airlie Beach.