Getting Around The Whitsunday Islands

The Whitsundays, located within the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, is an aquatic dream come true. Whether you have never taken to the water or you're an 'old salt', there is always something new and exciting on a Whitsunday tour.

If you think sailing might be in your blood and you love meeting people, there are always bookings available for crew or ballast (sit back and relax passengers) on vessels from tall ships to racing yachts.

Take the plunge and explore the Great Barrier Reef on an overnight or one-day diving cruise.

If you know your port from your starboard, why not charter a 'skipper yourself' launch, catamaran or yacht and anchor at your favourite Whitsunday island for as long as you like, or hop between them all.

A fully catered, luxurious mini cruise liner might be more your style, calling in at locations such as Brampton Island, Daydream Island, Hayman Island, Lindeman Island, South Molle Island, Long Island or Hook Island and others as you cruise The Whitsundays at a leisurely pace.

The Whitsundays can be reached via road, train service and bus into Airlie Beach. Domestic airlines fly into Mackay, Proserpine and Hamilton Island and coaches and taxis meet all Proserpine Airport arrivals.

Whitsunday ferries, run by Fantasea, run from Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island to most Whitsundays' Island resorts, and cruises are available out of Mackay Marina.

For an exciting Whitsunday transit, seaplanes, light aircraft and helicopters are available to take visitors to their island get-a-ways.

Whitsundays Accommodation