Ferries from
Australia to Whitsunday Islands
Ferries from
Australia to Whitsunday Islands
There are 5 ferry routes. Ferries from Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina and Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina are popular ferry trips from Australia to Whitsunday Islands. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Australia to Whitsunday Islands sail approximately 191 times per week and are available with Cruise Whitsundays.
The ferry from Australia to Whitsunday Islands takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Australia to Whitsunday Islands is on the Shute Harbour to Daydream Island ferry with Cruise Whitsundays in 15 minutes.
No, you are currently not able to take your car on the ferry from Australia to Whitsunday Islands.
There are approximately 3 miles (5km) and 3 nautical miles between Australia and Whitsunday Islands.
The price of a ferry from Australia to Whitsunday Islands can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina ferry ferry sails approximately 62 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina ferry ferries sail about 62 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 10 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)Australia |
To Hamilton Island MarinaWhitsunday Islands |
Average price$187.00 | |
From Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)Australia |
To Daydream IslandWhitsunday Islands |
Average price$118.92 | |
From Shute HarbourAustralia |
To Hamilton Island MarinaWhitsunday Islands |
Average price$186.66 |
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Australia comprises the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and many smaller islands. Covering a total area of 2.97 million square miles, mainland Australia is the world’s largest island. In distance, the continent stretches about 2290 miles from north to south and 2500 miles from east to west, making it the sixth-largest nation after Russia, Canada, China, the United States and Brazil. Australia is divided into six states and two territories. Canberra is the national capital and the centre of government and is located approximately 180 miles south of Sydney in the Australian Capital Territory. New South Wales is Australia’s oldest and most populated state, Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states in size but the second most populated, Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state in size, South Australia is a state in the southern central part of the country which covers some of the most arid parts of the continent, Western Australia is Australia’s largest state by area and Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by Bass Strait and is the smallest state in Australia. Australia currently has a population of almost 23 million people.
The Whitsunday Islands comprise seventy four gems of lush emerald forests and dazzling white beaches in the Coral Sea, between the coast of Queensland, Australia, and the Great Barrier Reef. Guarded by the Barrier Reef, the surrounding waters are as calm as they are crystalline, ideal for sailing and snorkelling, while the four inhabited islands: Daydream, Hamilton, Hayman and Long, boast luxury resorts and family-friendly hotels. The spectacular Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, often lauded as the finest in the world, is made of ninety-eight percent pure silica sand, giving it a powdery texture and the ability to polish jewellery. Australia’s main ferry hub for the Whitsunday Islands is the resort town of Airlie Beach in Queensland, with several sailings every day, but there are also routes from Shute Harbour, roughly ten kilometres east along the coast.
