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The Whitsundays is located in central Queensland , approximately 1120km north of Brisbane and 630km south of Cairns.

Air | Road | Rail

AIR

The Whitsundays is serviced by two airports:

Great Barrier Reef Airport, Hamilton Island

 

Located on Hamilton Island, the airport (HTI) is serviced by Virgin Blue, Jetstar and Qantas Link with daily direct flights from Cairns, Brisbane, Syndey, Melbourne and connection points beyond.

Cruise Whitsundays and Fantasea Adventure Cruising operate ferries from Hamilton Island to the mainland and island resorts.

Whitsunday Coast Airport, Proserpine (PPP)

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

Transfers into Airlie Beach can be organised through Whitsunday Transit or Whitsunday Taxis. Car and limousine hire is also available.

Don't forget to check with your accommodation to see if transfers are included in your package.

Approximate Direct Flight Times

Cairns to Hamilton Island

1 hour 25 mins

Brisbane to Whitsunday Coast

1 hour 35 mins

Sydney to Hamilton Island

2 hours

Melbourne to Hamilton Island

3 hours

Check flight availability: Virgin Blue | Jetstar | Qantas

ROAD

The Bruce Highway is the main route connecting the towns of Queensland between Brisbane and Cairns. It runs through the heart of the Whitsundays region and is part of Australia's national road network. Just north of Proserpine lies the turnoff east to the communities of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, while further north the Bruce Highway reaches the town of Bowen.

For Queensland distances to the Whitsundays see below:

 

Distances (measured in km)

Airlie Bch



1,118 Brisbane


89 1,160 Bowen

632 1,703 549 Cairns

25 1,094 68 611 Proserpine
10 1,128 100 643 35 Shute Hbr

Coach companies that service the Whitsundays are Greyhound Australia, Premier and Oz Experience, with over 10 services daily into the coastal community of Airlie Beach.

The Whitsunday Information Centre is able to make all your coach bookings. Please contact a local specialist on 1300 717 407 or info@tourismwhitsundays.com.au.

RAIL

Queensland Rail Traveltrain services include the Sunlander and Tilt Train, linking Proserpine to all the major destinations from Brisbane to Cairns. Connecting coaches operate from Proserpine to Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour.

QUICK LINKS: Getting Around the Whitsundays | Island Connections | Getting Around Search | View Whitsunday Maps

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