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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.

Turtle Bay

WHITSUNDAY ISLAND

Turtle Bay

True to its name, the bay is a favourite with turtles, and there is good snorkelling and plenty of marine life.

Chance Bay

WHITSUNDAY ISLAND

Chance Bay

Chance Bay is a quiet bay on the south-east side of Whitsunday Island, with a white sand beach and views across to Pentecost Island and the Lindeman Islands.

Whitehaven Beach

WHITSUNDAY ISLAND

Whitehaven Beach

Possibly Australia's most famous beach — 7km of pure white silica sand and crystal clear water. A must-visit on any charter.

Tongue Bay

WHITSUNDAY ISLAND

Tongue Bay

Tongue Bay sits at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach and is the starting point for the walk to the Hill Inlet lookout, one of the most photographed views in Australia.

Bauer Bay

MOLLE GROUP

Bauer Bay

Bauer Bay is a sheltered, north-facing bay on South Molle Island, one of the closest islands to Airlie Beach. Its sandy beach is the starting point for some of the best bushwalks in the Whitsundays

Happy Bay

LONG ISLAND

Happy Bay

Happy Bay is a wide, west-facing bay on Long Island and is a calm, easy anchorage and a favourite last-night stop before the short run back to Coral Sea Marina.