Australia
Whitsundays

With smooth seas and line-of-sight navigation, the world famous Great Barrier Reef appeals to all levels of sailor. The Whitsundays Islands located within the Great Barrier Reef marine park lie on the northeast coast of Queensland, a 1 hour and 30 minute flight from Brisbane and 2 hours 30 minutes from Sydney.
The Whitsundays Islands offer the ultimate sailing experience. Hoist the sails and set off for the islands of your dreams.

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Starting points and navigation zones
Whitsundays : Hamilton Island is situated in the heart of the Whitsundays and is one of 74 tropical islands that lie between the Queensland Coast and The Great Barrier Reef.
Over 80 per cent of Hamilton Island has been carefully preserved in its natural state so that visitors can continue to enjoy the pristine beauty of the island's fabulous beaches, unspoilt nature trails and secluded hideaways.

Bareboat Exp. Level
From 1 easy to 5 very experienced: 2/3
We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat.

Airport
Whitsundays base: Hamilton Island (Transfer: 2 minutes).
Sydney base: Sydney Kingsford-Smith (Transfer: 20 minutes)

Local Language
English

Currency
Australian Dollar. Major credit cards may be accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. There are many places throughout the sailing areas to exchange money from cash, Travellers' Cheques and major credit cards.

Climate
Whitsundays
Situated 20° 4'S and 148° 5'E the Whitsundays is on the same latitude as Rio de Janeiro, Mauritius and Tahiti. The climate is tropical with an average daily temperature of 27°C. January is the warmest month averaging 30°C and July the coolest month averaging 23°C. The wet season is from December to March. The water temperature remains a pleasant 23 - 27°C, the average year round water temperature being an enticing 24°C.

Sample Cruises
Whitsundays 7 days Itinerary