Ph:   +61(0) 7 4946 5782
Fax: +61(0) 7 4946 4722

Shop 1, 4 The Esplanade
Airlie Beach Queensland
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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Airlie Beach is the mainland gateway to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park & Whitsunday Islands.

Airlie Beach is 1170kms north of Brisbane and 620kms South of Cairns.

With your travel arrangements, please allow sufficient time to check in at our office in Airlie Beach.
Queensland Map
For a morning departure, please check in by 7pm the day before, for a 2pm departure, check in by 11.30am on day of departure. 
   
FLYING - Airlie Beach is accessible by plane from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne:

Whitsunday Coast Airport (37 km's from Airlie Beach) - Virgin Blue & Jetstar

Hamilton Island (30 to 50 minute Ferry Ride to Mainland) - Virgin Blue & Jetstar

There is also a direct flight from Cairns to Hamilton Island with Qantaslink

Mackay Airport (170 km's South of Airlie Beach) - QANTAS, JET STAR and VIRGIN BLUE 

  Whitsunday Islands Map
  WHITSUNDAY COAST AIRPORT (also known as Proserpine Airport)  [PPP]

WHITSUNDAY SHUTTLE SERVICE - provide transfers to Airlie Beach that take around 30-35 minutes. The costs are $20 & the shuttle will drop guests to their accommodation, the Marina or our check-in Office. A family of four, is $55.00
Transfers must be Pre-Booked, please let us know when you book that you would like a transfer arranged.

Coach or taxi transfers to Airlie Beach take around 35 minutes. Coach company is Whitsunday Transit.
   
  HAMILTON ISLAND AIRPORT  [HTI]

When booking a tour with Explore Whitsundays, we can arrange the Ferry & Shuttle Tickets at the same time.

HAMILTON ISLAND AIRPORT
- Fly to Hamilton Island & transfer on a ferry to the mainland. Depending on the route the ferry takes, the island transfers will take from 30 to 50 minutes.  

FERRY TRANSFERS to the mainland are available with:
Resort Connections Ph: + 61 (0) 7 4946 7322 transfer to Abel Point Marina Airlie Beach.
Fantasea Blue Ferries Ph: +61 (0) 7 4946 5111 transfer to Shute Harbour (11km's from Airlie Beach).

The Ferry price is $55 per person from Hamilton Island to the mainland. From Abel Point Marina to our office in Airlie Beach is $5.  A combined, Ferry and Shuttle Transfer direct to our office can be pre-booked with Resort Connections for $60 p/p.

From Shute Harbour Whitsunday Transit coach services operate to Airlie Beach for $5.00.

An alternative to the Ferry, is a LIGHT PLANE TRANSFER from Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach, available with Island Air Taxis. Phone: +61 (0) 7 4946 9933. Price from $120.00 for two people. Airlie Beach airport is located 4km's from town. Taxi's operate from the airport into town.
   
  MACKAY AIRPORT 


MACKAY AIRPORT
- Another alternative is to fly to Mackay.  Mackay Airport is 153kms to the south of Airlie Beach.  To drive to Airlie Beach from Mackay will take around 2 hours following the Bruce Highway to Proserpine, then turning right at Proserpine towards Airlie Beach.  One Way car hire is an option, contact Avis, Hertz, Europcar.



 
   

 

Explore Whitsundays Group - Sailing Adventures of the Whitsunday Islands Queensland

Shop 1, 4 The Esplanade Airlie Beach Qld 4802

Prices in $aud per person.  Ticket price is payable at time of booking. 
Local Fees are payable on Check-in. 2009/2010 prices are valid until 31 Mar 2010.
Local Fees are: 2 Day 1 Night sailing = $40, 2 Day 2 Night sailing = $54,
3 Day 2 Night sailing = $60, Solway Lass and Whitsunday Magic = $70
Credit Card payments incur a 1.75% transaction fee.

Whitsunday Sailing Tours Include:
Service of Captain and Crew, All Meals,
Snorkelling Equipment and Instruction,
Linen (please bring Beach Towel).
Tours of 3 days 2 nights or longer also include
Local Transfers from Airlie Beach to the Marina and return

 

Explore Whitsundays Group - Sailing Adventures of the Whitsunday Islands Queensland

Shop 1, 4 The Esplanade Airlie Beach Qld 4802

Prices in $aud per person.  Ticket price is payable at time of booking. 
Local Fees are payable on Check-in. 2009/2010 prices are valid until 31 Mar 2010.
Local Fees are: 2 Day 1 Night sailing = $40, 2 Day 2 Night sailing = $54,
3 Day 2 Night sailing = $60, Solway Lass and Whitsunday Magic = $70
Credit Card payments incur a 1.75% transaction fee.

Whitsunday Sailing Tours Include:
Service of Captain and Crew, All Meals,
Snorkelling Equipment and Instruction,
Linen (please bring Beach Towel).
Tours of 3 days 2 nights or longer also include
Local Transfers from Airlie Beach to the Marina and return

 

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