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Whitsundays Guide

Everything you need to know about Australia's most beautiful sailing destination. From what to do, to when to visit, to where to go.

Things to do

What To Do in Airlie Beach

Whether it be the night of your stay aboard, or some time post-charter, there’s always something on in Airlie Beach.

What To Do on Hamilton Island

Reprovision, top up water, drop rubbish and stretch your legs. Buggies, the yacht club and the swim-up bar are all a short walk from the marina.

Rental Equipment

CHARTER ACCESSORIES

Rental Equipment

Add paddle boards, fishing gear, beach games, extra cold storage or satellite internet to your charter. Snorkel gear is already included for every guest, free of charge.

Snorkelling

MARINE PARK

Snorkelling

Cruise the islands of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Snorkelling gear is provided free on all boats - some of the best reef snorkelling in Australia is right here.

Fishing

FISHING

Fishing

Rod holders are fitted to every boat. Coral trout, sweetlip and mackerel are all on the cards outside the green zones.

Bushwalking

ISLAND TRACKS

Bushwalking

Marine park walking tracks run from most major anchorages. Whitsunday Peak, Hill Inlet lookout and the Ngaro Sea Trail are the pick of them.

Islands & Anchorages

Discover the Islands

74 islands to explore within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Here are the most popular stops on any charter route.

Hook Passage

HOOK ISLAND

Hook Passage

Hook Passage links the west coast anchorages to the eastern side of the Whitsundays. Steep, forested hills rise on both sides, and the passage has three anchorages of its own.

Nara Inlet

HOOK ISLAND

Nara Inlet

Nara Inlet is a long, narrow inlet cutting deep into the south side of Hook Island. It is home to one of the oldest Aboriginal sites on Australia's east coast.

Cataran Bay

BORDER ISLAND

Cataran Bay

Cateran Bay is a small, beautiful bay on the north side of Border Island, with a beach framed by tall cliffs and crystal clear water.

Dumbell Island

DUMBELL ISLAND

Dumbell Island

The fringing reef at Dumbell Island is home to anemones, colourful reef fish and coral, and sea eagles are often seen overhead.

May’s Bay

WHITSUNDAY ISLAND

May’s Bay

The calm water is perfect for paddleboarding, and the bay faces west for great sunsets.

Cid Harbour

WHITSUNDAY ISLAND

Cid Harbour

Cid Harbour is a large, calm anchorage on the west side of Whitsunday Island, and the perfect first-night stops in the Whitsundays.