Is Cairns In The Whitsundays
The simple answer is no, Cairns is not in The Whitsundays. Cairns is located roughly 1000km north of the northernmost island in The Whitsunday Group. Cairns is your access point to the outer Great Barrier Reef and Airlie Beach is your access point to The Whitsundays. While both locations have a lot to offer, we…
Is The Whitsundays The Great Barrier Reef?
The good news is that The Whitsundays are in fact part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Unlike visiting the reef from Cairns where the ocean is unprotected and often quite violent, The Whitsundays has been given shelter in the form of islands. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park includes the fringing reefs that…
Do you need a passport to go to The Whitsundays from Australia?
The Whitsunday Islands are legally speaking, part of the Australian mainland as they sit within the continental shelf. However, photographic identification, such as an Australian Driver’s Licence or Proof of Age card should be carried at all times. A valid passport meets this identification requirement and is the preferred means of documentation to expedite passenger…
Is The Whitsundays An Island?
The islands themselves are part of The Cumberland Island Group which was named by Captain James Cook in honour of his royal highness, The Duke of Cumberland. The greater Cumberland Island group was divided into five sections; The Whitsunday GroupThe Lindeman GroupThe Anchor IslandsThe Sir James Smith GroupSouthern Cumberland Islands National Park The Whitsunday Group…
Airlie Beach Vs Cairns
In this article, we aim to help you make an educated choice for your next holiday. Let’s start with the basics for each location. Airlie Beach Cairns Small town Friendly locals Safe nightlife Lots of great food Great Barrier Reef Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands No traffic lights Beautiful everywhere you look Great climate Epic views…
How To Get To Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is located on the North Queensland coast roughly halfway between Brisbane and Cairns. There are four main ways to get to Airlie Beach and the decision really depends on how much time you have and how you like to travel. The Aeroplane Flying into Airlie Beach from literally anywhere is going to be…
Where is Airlie Beach?
This tropical paradise is known as the gateway to The Whitsunday Islands because all Whitsunday tours to Whitehaven Beach depart from here. Not only is it a gateway to something amazing, but Airlie Beach also has a lot to offer itself. While you are here though, make sure you head out and see The Whitsundays….
Are There Crocodiles In Airlie Beach
However, it has happened. Most commonly, crocodiles that are spotted around the Airlie Beach area are in marinas such as Coral Sea Marina. While it is extremely rare, it can always be a possibility. Crocodiles don’t live in the Airlie Beach area but in passing through they may stop in to the marina and hang…
Hook Island – Whitsundays Complete Guide
This guide aims to give you complete knowledge of everything that Hook Island offers. Mantaray Bay Mantaray Bay is perhaps the most popular snorkel site on Hook Island due to the abundance of fish life which is named ‘The Aquarium’ by local tour guides. Here you will find Maori Wrasse (George), Giant Trevally,…
When Is The Best Time To Visit Airlie Beach And The Whitsundays
When is the best time of year to visit Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays? Spring is the best time to visit, more specifically, the months of September to November because the weather is perfect and town is pumping. Why? Weather Weatherwise this is our best time of year because it’s hot, but…
White Haven Beach, Whit Sunday, Arlie Beach And Other Common Misspellings
White Haven Beach Correctly spelt it’s Whitehaven Beach. Whitehaven Beach is the very famous, beautiful stip of pure white sand in The Whitsundays. You can find out more information by clicking the button below. Whit Sunday Islands Correctly spelt it’s Whitsunday Islands. The Whitsunday Islands are a group of Islands just offshore from the…
Airlie Beach Weather In December
Christmas time in Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays is always a mixed bag of weather and by that I mean, sunshine, rain, wind, heat and not necessarily in that order. TEMPERATURE In December, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays will start to get proper summer temperatures in excess of 33 degrees Celsius by day and 25…