Mainland
Where The Road Meets The Reef.
Country towns, coastal waters, and the Great Barrier Reef just offshore. The mainland is where every Whitsundays story starts.
Whitsunday Towns
From the marina at Airlie Beach to Bowen's sheltered northern beaches, Proserpine's sugar cane country and Collinsville's outback heritage. Four towns, four reasons to stay longer.
Experience
Reef trips, sailing, jet skis, scenic flights, rainforest walks, crocodile safaris. The mainland puts it all within reach.
Stay
From beachfront resorts to holiday parks and boutique stays. Find your spot on the mainland.
Eat & Drink
Local seafood, waterfront dining, and country pub meals. The mainland feeds every craving.
What's On
Markets, festivals, and events happening across the region.
Traveller Tips
When is the best time to visit The Whitsundays? How do you get here? The essentials, answered.
When To Visit The Whitsundays
The Whitsundays sits in the dry tropics. April to November brings clear skies, low humidity, and water visibility at its best for snorkelling and diving. Winter (June to August) is ideal for hiking and island hopping. September to November is peak sailing season. Year-round temperatures sit between 20 and 28°C.
When To Visit The Whitsundays
The Whitsundays sits in the dry tropics. April to November brings clear skies, low humidity, and water visibility at its best for snorkelling and diving. Winter (June to August) is ideal for hiking and island hopping. September to November is peak sailing season. Year-round temperatures sit between 20 and 28°C.
How To Get To The Whitsundays
Two airports serve the region: Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island), with daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Proserpine Airport is a 25-minute drive to Airlie Beach. Driving? Brisbane is roughly 11 hours and Cairns around 6 hours along the Bruce Highway.
How To Get To The Whitsundays
Two airports serve the region: Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) and Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island), with daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Proserpine Airport is a 25-minute drive to Airlie Beach. Driving? Brisbane is roughly 11 hours and Cairns around 6 hours along the Bruce Highway.
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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