Whitsunday Island
Jean-Paul Ferrero / Auscape International

Highlights

Daydream Island

Small island of volcanic rock, coral and dense tropical foliage. Kids Club, tennis, outdoor cinema, watersports centre, snorkelling, diving, and reef and island trips. Luxurious resort (max 900 people).

Hayman Island

Close to the outer reef. Fishing, sightseeing trips, scenic flights, diving, watersports, Kids Club, and whale-watching excursions. Luxury resort (max 450 people).

South Molle Island

Numerous inlets and splendid views of Whitsunday Passage, plus great wildflowers in spring and early summer. Golf, bushwalking, snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing. Medium-size resort (max 520 people).

Whitsunday Island

Entirely uninhabited national park. Beautiful 7 km white silica beach and complex mangrove system. Camping only (max 40 people); details from Airlie Beach parks office.

Hamilton Island

Large island with wide range of facilities and activities. Shops, marina and fauna park. Windsurfing, sailing, fishing, scuba diving, parasailing, helicopter rides, tennis, squash, and reef and inter-island trips. Resort (max 1500 people).

Brampton Island

National park and wildlife sanctuary with fine golden beaches. Snorkelling trail, bushwalking, sea-plane trips and watersports. Resort-style accommodation (max 280 people).

Lindeman Island

Secluded beaches, national park, and prolific birds and butterflies. Golf course, and full range of watersports and other island activities. Club Med resort (max 460 people).

Focus On: Whitsunday Islands

Island Access

Brampton Island 32 km NE of Mackay
From Mackay, by light plane or launch. From Hamilton Island, by plane.
Lindeman Island 67 km N of Mackay
From Airlie Beach or Shute Harbour, by light plane or boat. From Mackay, by plane. From Hamilton Island, by boat or plane.
Hamilton Island 16 km SE of Shute Harbour
Direct flight from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne; connections from all major cities. From Shute Harbour, by launch.
Long Island 9 km SE of Shute Harbour
From Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island, by launch or helicopter. From Whitsunday Airport (near Proserpine), by sea plane.
South Molle Island 8 km E of Shute Harbour
From Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island, by launch.
Daydream Island 5 km NE Shute Harbour
From Shute Harbour or Hamilton Island, by launch or helicopter.
Whitsunday Island 25 km E of Shute Harbour
From Shute Harbour or Airlie Beach, by boat.
Hook Island 20 km NE of Shute Harbour
From Shute Harbour or Airlie Beach, by launch.
Hayman Island 25 km NE of Shute Harbour
Direct flight to Hamilton Island from Sydney and Brisbane (connections from all major cities), then by launch to Hayman Island. From Airlie Beach, by water taxi.