Islands
Where nature holds the copyright.
The Whitsunday Islands are a collection of 74 islands set within the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Known for white sand beaches, fringing coral, quiet bays and walking tracks to wide lookouts, the islands showcase The Whitsundays at its most distinctive.
Find Your Island.
Five islands welcome overnight guests, from full-service resorts to barefoot camping. The rest are yours to explore by day on sailing tours, ferry transfers or scenic flights departing Airlie Beach.
Stay
Island resorts, adult-only retreats, beachfront apartments and barefoot camping. Choose your island and how you want to experience it.
Experience
Island hopping, snorkelling, camping, hiking and day trips. Get out on the water or explore on foot across the 74 Whitsunday Islands.
Eat & Drink
Waterfront dining, island restaurants and relaxed beach bars. Eat fresh seafood on Hamilton Island, long lunches on Daydream or sunset cocktails on Hayman.
Travellers Tips
How do you get to the islands? Which ones can you stay on? How far in advance should you book transfers? Whatever you need to know about island hopping and resort access, you'll find the answers below.
Getting To The Whitsunday Islands
Hamilton Island has its own airport with direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns. Whitsunday Coast Airport near Proserpine suits travellers staying in Airlie Beach or visiting multiple islands. Cruise Whitsundays runs daily ferries from Port of Airlie, with Daydream Island around 30 minutes away. Hayman Island guests transfer by luxury launch or helicopter. Long Island and Camp Island are reached by water taxi or charter boat, and most day tours include transfers.
Getting To The Whitsunday Islands
Hamilton Island has its own airport with direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns. Whitsunday Coast Airport near Proserpine suits travellers staying in Airlie Beach or visiting multiple islands. Cruise Whitsundays runs daily ferries from Port of Airlie, with Daydream Island around 30 minutes away. Hayman Island guests transfer by luxury launch or helicopter. Long Island and Camp Island are reached by water taxi or charter boat, and most day tours include transfers.
The 74 Islands
Most of the 74 Whitsunday Islands are uninhabited national park. Only a handful have resorts, but many welcome day visitors for beach access and fringing reef snorkelling.
Hamilton Island has resort facilities and its own airport. Daydream Island suits families with its Living Reef lagoon. Hayman Island delivers luxury at the northern tip of the group. Long Island pairs resort living with rainforest walking tracks and eco retreats. Camp Island is yours to rent in its entirety.
The 74 Islands
Most of the 74 Whitsunday Islands are uninhabited national park. Only a handful have resorts, but many welcome day visitors for beach access and fringing reef snorkelling.
Hamilton Island has resort facilities and its own airport. Daydream Island suits families with its Living Reef lagoon. Hayman Island delivers luxury at the northern tip of the group. Long Island pairs resort living with rainforest walking tracks and eco retreats. Camp Island is yours to rent in its entirety.
What's On
Festivals, races, markets and live events happening across The Whitsunday Islands. Check what's coming up during your visit.
Find Your Way.
Four ways to experience The Whitsundays. The islands, reef, and sand stay the same. The way you explore them changes everything.
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