The Whitsundays transport and travel information

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Trying to figure out how you’re going to get to The Whitsundays and then get around the mainland and the island? Here are our travel tips!

Whitsunday Airports

Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine is the best airport to fly into if you’re holidaying at Airlie Beach. The Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island is the best option if you are predominately staying on Hamilton Island.

You can also fly into Mackay Airport and take the 1hour 45minute road trip north to Airlie Beach on the Bruce Highway.

How to get to the Whitsundays

Road trip

Drive south from Cairns to north from Proserpine along the Pacific Coast Way on the Bruce Highway to find Airlie Beach.

Train it

You can catch the Tilt train from Brisbane to Proserpine and from there catch a transfer into Airlie Beach.

Car Hire

To fully appreciate the Whitsunday Coast, getting a hire car is the best option. With Airlie Beach is your base, there are a bunch of day road trips that you can plan to explore the surrounding mainland areas:

How to get to the Whitsunday Islands

From the Port of Airlie or Shute Harbour at Airlie Beach you can catch island transfers to Hamilton Island, visit the Whitsundays Island and the iconic Whitehaven Beach or cruise around the Whitsundays.

You can also hire a bareboat and captain your own crew. This gives you ultimate freedom to charter your own course around the islands and explore hidden cays and islets. Tell me more about sailing.

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Airlie Beach Transfers and Tours

Cannonvale, Whitsunday Area
From AU$20 - 350
Airlie Beach Transfers and Tours offer a range of services for guests visiting the Whitsundays, including airport shuttles and private transfers, tours to Hydeaway Bay, as well as private bus and limousines services.

Bowen Visitor Information Centre

Bowen, Whitsunday Area
The Bowen Visitor Information Centre is located on the Bruce Highway in South Bowen. This accredited visitor information centre offers a one stop shop for travel information including maps, brochures, and itineraries.

Brooke Miles Photography

Cannonvale, Whitsunday Area
Award Winning Photography Business in the Whitsundays. The team at Brooke Miles Photography have a natural flair for capturing clean, professional and well, awesome images! When capturing your wedding they ensure all the right moments are snapped at just the right time!

Sunsail Whitsundays

Shute Harbour, Whitsunday Area
Sunsail has been at the forefront of sailing holidays for over 40 years and with bases in 26 amazing locations worldwide Sunsail is a world-knowned leisure travel brand. They pride themselves on their choice of destinations, quality of fleet and their team’s high standards of service and expertise.

GoBareboating

Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Area
What is bareboating? Bareboating is Easy! A bareboat is a boat you can hire for charter in the Whitsunday Islands. You’re the skipper and your family and friends are the crew. You choose your destinations and anchorages every day!

Europcar Car Hire Australia

Multiple Locations
From AU$30 - 200
Europcar's Queensland stations provide flexible car hire options for a business trip or driving holiday. Europcar has a nationwide network of over 125 locations with 34 easily accessible car hire locations throughout Queensland, all offering competitive rates in top holiday destinations.

Whitsunday Airport

Jubilee Pocket, Whitsunday Area
Whitsunday Airport is located at Flametree on the Whitsunday Coast, halfway between Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour. The hub of most sightseeing and adventure services, the airport is also a private commercial airfield and residential estate.

Lure, Abell Point Marina

Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Area
Lure sets a stunning new standard of excellence for weddings, conferences and events in the Whitsundays. Earthy and contemporary, Lure is located in the heart of Abell Point Marina and incorporates a natural nautical theme that is in keeping with its surroundings.

Island Transfers

Shute Harbour, Whitsunday Area
Experience the hidden gems of the Whitsundays. Island Transfers are a specialised Whitsunday Islands water taxi service, offering daily trips to boutiques locations such as Palm Bay and Long Island. Escape the crowds and take the day at your own pace at Palm Bay resort or explore the National Park on Long Island, beaches, reef and forest.

Whitsunday Vacations

Cannonvale, Whitsunday Area
They offer various luxury accommodation in the beautiful Whitsundays ranging from one to five bedrooms. They offer apartment style accommodation through to executive housing, all boasting amazing water views, to cover everyone's needs.
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