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The Whitsundays are located in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. Here, you can find many places to stay. There are fancy 5-star hotels, holiday homes, and apartments.
If you're on a budget, you can stay in holiday parks or backpacker lodgings. You can even find accommodation on the water by hiring a boat with or without a crew for the night.
Best mainland stays
Best island stays
Finding your perfect Stay
Accommodation options range from island resorts and mainland hotels to holiday parks and camping within national parks. Airlie Beach offers apartments, backpacker hostels, and beachfront stays near tour departures, while Bowen and Proserpine feature family-friendly choices and rural hospitality. Island resorts on Hamilton, Daydream, Hayman, and Long Island provide beach access and reef proximity, with ferry links to the mainland. Budget travellers can opt for holiday parks or camp at designated sites within Whitsunday Islands National Park with an advance permit.
Finding your perfect Stay
Accommodation options range from island resorts and mainland hotels to holiday parks and camping within national parks. Airlie Beach offers apartments, backpacker hostels, and beachfront stays near tour departures, while Bowen and Proserpine feature family-friendly choices and rural hospitality. Island resorts on Hamilton, Daydream, Hayman, and Long Island provide beach access and reef proximity, with ferry links to the mainland. Budget travellers can opt for holiday parks or camp at designated sites within Whitsunday Islands National Park with an advance permit.
Getting Around The Mainland
Most tours, restaurants, and attractions are within walking distance of Airlie Beach accommodation, and many tour operators provide coach pick-up from hotels. Public buses connect Airlie Beach, Proserpine, and Shute Harbour, timed to meet flights. Local shuttles, taxis, and rideshare services run throughout the area. Having a car is helpful for exploring the wider region, including Bowen, Cedar Creek Falls, Conway National Park, or mainland beaches outside the main tourist area.
Getting Around The Mainland
Most tours, restaurants, and attractions are within walking distance of Airlie Beach accommodation, and many tour operators provide coach pick-up from hotels. Public buses connect Airlie Beach, Proserpine, and Shute Harbour, timed to meet flights. Local shuttles, taxis, and rideshare services run throughout the area. Having a car is helpful for exploring the wider region, including Bowen, Cedar Creek Falls, Conway National Park, or mainland beaches outside the main tourist area.
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