Central Queensland & Whitsundays Holidays
Central Queensland & Whitsundays Holidays
Central Queensland & Whitsundays Holidays
Central Queensland & Whitsundays Holidays
Central Queensland & Whitsundays holidays in Australia
One of Australia’s most iconic destinations, the 74 Whitsunday Islands sit in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Jam-packed with bucket-list experiences you could discover a new island, a new beach or a new snorkel site every day in the Whitsundays. Most are uninhabited national parks, with several offering a variety of resort accommodation, all with the fringing Great Barrier Reef on the doorstep.
Day trips and short cruises take you to floating pontoons for diving and snorkelling, or dreamy beaches where you can release your inner Robinson Crusoe. The jewel of the Whitsundays’ crown is award-winning Whitehaven Beach, famous for its dazzling white silica sand, while the coral cay of Lady Elliot Island is a sanctuary for more than 1,200 species of marine life,...
Why Visit Central Queensland & Whitsundays?
- Great Barrier Reef
- Beachside towns
- Spectacular Whitsunday Islands
- Idyllic Whitehaven Beach
- Dramatic inland landscapes
- Aboriginal art sites
Central Queensland & Whitsundays Travel Guide
Best time to go
The sub-tropical climate makes it perfect for beach holidays, with a year-round warm climate and an average temperature of 27ºC. The maximum summer temperatures are around 30ºC, which is also when brief tropical showers can also be expected, while maximum winter temperatures are around 25ºC.
Travel Information
The Whitsunday Islands have two airports, Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island or Whitsunday Coast Airport at Prosperine, which is 25 minutes from Airlie Beach. Both have flights from Brisbane and Sydney.
Local currency
Australian Dollar
Unmissable Experiences
Showing 6 experiences in Central Queensland & Whitsundays
Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach
This afternoon cruise from Hamilton Island takes you through the extraordinarily beautiful Whitsunday Islands to world famous Whitehaven Beach where you have time to wander on the beach or swim in the azure waters. Tour includes afternoon tea. Also available from Airlie Beach.
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£87
Reef Exploration – Snorkelling
Depart Mission Beach for a full day reef exploration around Dunk Island cruising aboard the Reef Goddess. There are stops at two snorkel sites, so you have the opportunity to soak up the incredible underwater world.
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£118
(inc lunch)
Reef & Island Scenic Flight
Get a different perspective of the Great Barrier Reef during a one hour scenic flight from Airlie Beach which includes Whitehaven Beach, the swirling sands of Hill Inlet and more. Picture credit: GSL Aviation.
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£169
BBQ Dinner Cruise
For a dinner experience like no other, depart Hamilton Island aboard Ocean Explorer and cruise to a secluded bay for a delicious BBQ buffet dinner before a leisurely cruise back to shore. Picture credit: Explore Group.
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£105
(inc BBQ buffet dinner)
Great Barrier Reef Adventure
Travel from Hamilton Island to Hardy Reef for three hours at Reefworld, where activities include an underwater viewing chamber, semi-submersible rides and full use of snorkelling equipment. Also available from Airlie Beach.
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£185
(inc lunch)
Sip & Sail Sunset Cruise
Enjoy the magic of sailing on a stylish yacht while sailing in Cleveland Bay and watching the sun setting over Magnetic Island, as you feast on a gourmet cheese platter with accompanying drink. Picture credit: Pilgrim Sailing.
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£79
(inc cheese platter & selected drinks)
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