Whitsunday Islands
Whitsunday Islands as seen from South Molle Island
Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, and Sailing the Whitsunday Islands
The 74 volcanic islands comprising the Whitsundays, most of which are uninhabited national parks, are located just off the Queensland coast and are mainly accessed either from the coastal town of Airlie Beach (via Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine), or from Hamilton Island which is itself one of the Whitsunday Islands, and has nonstop flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Cairns. People travel here from all over the world to see the incredible white sands of Whitehaven Beach (many times voted world’s prettiest beach), to snorkel and dive the many pristine reefs found within the Whitsundays, to kayak, SUP, hike, and to access the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef which is a few hour’s boat ride from Hamilton Island or Airlie Beach. In fact the Great Barrier Reef protects the islands from large swells, making them ideal for sailing, swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on secluded beaches and in hidden bays.
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Hamilton Island
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.