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The Whitsunday group of islands is located on the Central North
Queensland Coast, approximately half way between Brisbane and Cairns.
Fringing
coral reefs and beautiful sandy beaches surround the 74 rainforest covered
islands that make up the group. Aussie Adventure Sailing's crewed sailing
holidays provide guests with access to this natural wonderland under the power
of sail. Snorkelling and island exploration is all part of the
experience.
For the more nautical minded the islands' limits are are marked on the mainland
by the coastal towns of Mackay in the south (latitude 21 degrees south) and
Bowen in the north (latitude 20 degrees south).
How
to get there
By air:
The Whitsundays are serviced by three airports.
Qantas flies daily to
Proserpine, Hamilton Island and Mackay.
Virgin blue flies into Mackay.
Transfers
by coach:
25 minutes from Proserpine Airport
90 minutes from
Mackay Airport
By coach:
A number of express coach companies offer daily services north from Brisbane and
south from Cairns, stopping at Airlie Beach.
Self-drive:
Airlie Beach is 750km south from Cairns and 1180km north from Brisbane along the
Bruce Highway, turn off at proserpine and follow the signs to Airlie
Beach.
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