Whitsundays is an island group locality in the whitsunday region, queensland, australia. The massive incredible mountains on the islands to the great barrier reef the whitsunday islands is the place to be for any of your australian holidays, is highly recommended taking a tour via boat of the area and enjoy what it has to offer including snorkeling and scuba diving. Whitsundays area environment, land and water queensland. Do you want a map that gives you the probable stopping points and halfway point of your journey. Queensland department of environment and science subject parks of the whitsundays \mainland and islands\ locality map including a facilities and activities guide. These maps should help you get your bearings and find out exactly where this beautiful coastal location resides on the queensland coast.
The resort accommodation is located at the northern end of the island together with a number of pools, watersports, bars and restaurants. Port procedures and information for shipping for the whitsundays, the whitsunday passage, a number of cruise ship anchorages and numerous island passages, bays, beaches and inlets used by both recreational and commercial craft. Hayman island resort covers 31 acres and lies on 2 sandy beaches. Whitsundays and surrounds explore the 74 tropical islands of the whitsundays to discover white sand beaches, colourful coral and some of the worlds most exclusive resorts for an ideal island escape. Whitsundays, queensland, australia weather and radar map. If youre heading out on the water make sure you bring a zoning map with you so you can follow the zoning rules and avoid a fine. Interactive weather map allows you to pan and zoom to get unmatched weather details in your local neighbourhood or half a world away from the weather channel and. Scattered like emeralds on aquamarine velvet, the whitsunday islands are one of australias loveliest destinations, an unmatched playground for boaters, divers, campers, fishers and resortloungers. Whitsunday islands queensland 2020 all you need to. The larger islands in the locality include, from north to south. Hop from hamilton to whitsunday or long island, relax on whitehaven beach one of the worlds best beaches or get out on the water in the sailing capital of the country dont forget about the mainland, though. The map below may be a useful tool to start planning for your whitsunday sailing holiday of a lifetime.
With their very own secluded private cove palm bay offers spacious balinese inspired villas with extensive views to the whitsunday passage and coral sea. Discover secluded bays and anchorages for all weather types using our interactive and informative map of the whitsundays. Queensland department of natural resources and mines subject colour map of queensland showing rivers, major locations, highways, railways, distances and route markers. A guide to visiting the whitsundays for recreational users including setting access limits. Whitsunday map the whitsundays are a group of 74 islands located in tropical north queensland that are sheltered behind the great barrier reef creating ideal conditions for sailing. An archipelago of 74 tropical islands, the whitsundays lie just off the queensland coast, next to the great barrier reef. For a more comprehensive guide of the parks listed above, visit qld. Use the colourful icons to search for places to visit, events, things. The whitsundays, 74 island wonders located in the heart of the great barrier reef, on the tropical coast of queensland, australia.
Whitsunday national parks queensland parks and wildlife. Mackaywhitsunday district map transport and main roads. The zoning itself has not changed, just the look and extent of the maps shown on each map. Network map rediscover the luxury of time with a rail journey in queensland. Whitsundays regional tourism workforce plan 20182020. Whitsunday ngaro sea trail map queensland sport and recreation. People travel here from all over the world to see the white sands of whitehaven beach and the stunning beauty of heart reef, and to stay at some of the worlds best hotels, including qualia. Maps of public moorings and no anchoring areas queensland. The whitsundays offers the best great barrier reef experience you can find, with limitless options including diving, snorkelling, sailing and. Maritime safety queensland s beacon to beacon guides provide navigation maps for selected waterways from the southern gold coast to keppel bay and rockhampton. Map of whitsundays, qld 4802 whitsundays is an island group locality in the whitsunday region, queensland, australia. The whitsunday region extends from north of mackay to bowen and encompasses 23,862 square kilometres of land with the main landbased centres being mackay, airlie beach and bowen.
Weve released new look maps to provide you with more information. After a short trip from airlie beach to shute harbour all the whitsunday islands can be accessed by boat. Clicking on the areas below on the map of queensland, will take you to the appropriate region where you can view and book your accommodation, tours and rentals, and transfers. All of the maps are printable perfect for keeping in the car for those times when youre away from mobile coverage. All our maps of queensland and its region are available in hi definition in a pdf file. Tourism whitsundays, queensland australia, whitsundays. No allowance is made for tides, bad weather or possible drift. Hamilton island airport when you book with whitsunday holidays, the valet service will collect you and take you directly to your accommodation. Jan 09, 2018 australia 2016 roadtrip queensland, northern, south and east coast drone 4k duration. Current weather in whitsundays and forecast for today, tomorrow, and next 14 days. Map 1 whitsundays plan of management detailed overview pdf and jpeg versions. The islands received about 700,000 visitors between march 2008 and march 2009. Island map pdf printable whitsunday island map html.
If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the right. The island group centres on whitsunday island but the commercial centre is the popular hamilton island. The tour departure destination for the whitsunday islands, airlie beach boasts a wide range of shops, accommodations, and selfcare businesses to make your trip to the whitsundays memorable. To find the return map from cairns to whitsundays region, begin with entering start and end locations in calculator control and click on show return map.
Map 2 whitsundays plan of management motorised water sports areas pdf and jpeg versions. Here you will find a link to a large pdf version of the whitsundays map, showing the many different areas like as airlie beach and the whitsunday islands such. In the 2016 census, whitsundays had a population of 2,269 people. Whitsundays and surrounds queensland tourism australia. Hamilton island has a great sports complex tennis courts, mini golf, gymnasium, squash courts and sauna. An experience that allows you to unwind with stunning eternal vistas and provides vivid memories of your holiday to. As you can see from the map there is so much to see and do in queensland its no wonder its australias favourite. Individual maps for location of public moorings and no anchoring areas in the whitsundays and offshore mackay areas. Topographic maps are detailed representations of natural and manmade features that appear on the earths surface. Shop 18, coral sea marinaresort north, shingley drive, airlie beach, queensland 4802 1800 075 101 07 4946 7500 enquire. Flights arrive at proserpine airport south west of airlie beach as shown on the whitsundays map where you can either fly direct to hamilton island or transfer over to airlie beach. The great barrier reef marine park zoning maps are tools to help you get to know the zones in the great barrier reef marine park and great barrier reef coast marine park.
The whitsunday islands are a popular tourist destination for travellers to queensland and the great barrier reef with the area being one of the most popular yachting destinations in the southern hemisphere. Hop from hamilton to whitsunday or long island, relax on whitehaven beach one of the worlds best beaches or get out on the water in the sailing capital of the country. We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state. Download or save the maps using the settings on your browser. Hayman island is the most northern island in the whitsunday islands group with several other whitsunday islands visible from hayman. Our resort connection services will continue to run at a limited frequency for authorised personnel until further notice. A range of maps and guides have been produced to assist in understanding how to use the whitsundays. How to relive your queensland holiday and support the tourism industry at the same time. The islands of queensland, and the great barrier reef region of tropical north queensland and the whitsundays in particular, are australias crown jewels, with a choice of accommodation and activities for all budgets ranging from remote and secluded luxury lodges and elegantly sophisticated resorts, through to family oriented island getaways. Map of whitsunday islands hotels and attractions on a. Individual maps for location of public moorings and no anchoring areas in the whitsundays and offshore mackay areas baird point public mooring map pdf, 5. With qtopo, you can view queensland s topography online and download maps. The whitsundays travel queensland, australia lonely planet.
Blogs to help you have the best holiday in the whitsundays, queensland uncovered. Located in the subtropical zone in northern queensland, along the great barrier reef. Click on a region for a guide on that region, book accommodation or take a picture tour. Map showing the extent of the area scheduled under the environmental protection policy water for the mackay whitsunday region. Here is the list of queensland marine charts and fishing maps available on iboating. Some would say that its bigger than ben hur were talking about 1. From exploring the worldrenowned great barrier reef to relaxing on pristine beaches, our local whitsunday experts are here to help you with every aspect of your holiday to.
Marine charts app now supports multiple plaforms including android, iphoneipad, macbook, blackberry, blackberry playbook, and windows. The whitsundays campus map tafe queensland skillstech. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of queensland. All tafe queensland campuses are smoke free customer service centre reception a block classrooms, computer room, video conferencing, independent learning area b block palmers training restaurant, hospitality and cookery c block d e classroom shute harbour road. Whitsunday anchorages cumberland charter yachts whitsundays. Blogs to help you have the best holiday in the whitsundays.
Hamilton island sports complex need a break from lazing by the pool. There are only a handful of islands where you can stay overnight, most of which offer luxurious accommodation, gourmet food and exclusive. A visit to the whitsundays is a feast of the senses, surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore. Check out the interactive map below to get to know the sunshine state a little bit better. Queensland department of environment and heritage protection subject. Palm bay resort is a beautiful boutique resort nestled in the neck of long island, one of the stunning islands of the great barrier reef. The great barrier reef protects the islands from large swells, making. For further information please contact your local maritime safety queensland regional office.
The whitsundays are located in tropical north queensland, a group of 74 islands sheltered behind the great barrier reef making ideal conditions for sailing. Care should be taken when navigating outside waterways not marked by navigation aids. Start your explorations in airlie beach, the gateway to the whitsunday islands. Interactive map tourism whitsundays, queensland australia. The maps are intended for recreational boating and should be used as a guide for navigation.
Sandy bay y north molle island south molle island shute island tancred island daydream island conway national park spion kop mount jeffreys long island pioneer bay. The award winning resort is found on the south west side of the island. Local free maps maps of australia, queensland and the brisbane region in a4 size can be downloaded for your personal or inhouse use. Its one of the best places in australia from which to access the great barrier reef, offering plenty of opportunities to sail, dive or snorkel this incredible natural wonder. Whitsunday islands queensland 2020 all you need to know. Close this message if you agree to our cookie policycookie policy. Map of queensland and travel information download free. Whitsunday regional council has partnered with australias most powerful grant search engine, grant guru, to deliver a free onestop shop website for business and community grants. Swim with sea turtles and rainbowcoloured fish, sail the clear waters of the great barrier reef and sink your toes into the worlds most beautiful beach on a tropical whitsundays holiday. In the 2016 census, whitsundays had a population of 2,269 people geography. Driving directions and street directory for queensland.
Whitsunday ngaro sea trail map one of queensland s trip planner distances provided are approximate and apply if travelling the whitsunday ngaro sea trail in an anticlockwise direction. One of australias most iconic destinations, the whitsundays are a group of 74 jewellike islands that sit right in the heart of the great barrier reef. Whitsundays, qld a collection of 74 islands off airlie beach with resorts on hamilton, hayman and daydream islands. Explore the whitsundays holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
The whitsundays islands are a lot further north than people often realise. Just off the central coast of beautiful subtropical queensland is a collection of continental islands that make up the whitsundays. You can avoid fines if you get to know the zones and what is activities are allowed in each zone. You can also try a different route while coming back by adding multiple destinations. Here you will find a link to a large pdf version of the whitsundays map, showing the many different areas like as airlie beach and the whitsunday islands such as hamilton island, hayman island and daydream island for your holiday destinations. Marina hotel accommodation holiday homes resort facilities private accommodation to palm valley 96 69 56 91 36 109 106 101 3 105 108 107 102 104 100 81 37 43 110 island. It mostly consists of the whitsunday group of islands off the queensland east coast in the coral sea, a mix of inhabited and uninhabited islands.
This map of queensland includes port douglas, cairns, the great barrier reef, whitsundays, sunshine coast, brisbane and the gold coast. The best selection of whitsunday tours sailing whitsundays. At this stage, all cruise whitsundays accommodation, tours and experiences will be suspended until 31 may 2020 and we will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves. By now you have probably realised that queensland is pretty impressive. Daydream island is the perfect size for a relaxing romantic getaway or a family adventure as you will see on the island map.
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