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Whitsundays.
A tropical climate, often crystal clear waters, rainforest clad islands, some with fringing coral reef, secluded bays and coves, some of the finest beaches anywhere,
and often the kindest winds one could wish for make the Whitsundays the best sailing in Australia.
Who would miss Whitehaven Beach or Tongue Point with their pure white silica sand,
either walking along them or viewed from the top of Hill Inlet?
A group of Islands off the coast of
Queensland Australia, much of which is now National Park.
World class resorts - Daydream, South Molle,
Hamilton with its own airstrip, Hook and Hayman Islands to name but six.
Trips last from a day tour to 2 3 or 4 days, even a week or more.
From owner operated charters, from self styled ultimate party boats to adveture sailing on fun cruisers. To fully crewed racing yachts to sailing
on a tall ship or a gaff rigged ketch or schooner,
to speed sailing on an ocean racing trimaran to chartering your own yacht
known locally as a bare boat charter.
Learn to dive in sheltered waters yet still
enjoy the colour and spectacle of the marine life of the fringing reef.
Who would miss Whitehaven Beach or Tongue Point
with their pure white silica sand, either walking along them or viewed from the top of Hill Inlet?
Departures from either Able Point Marina or Shute Harbour Airlie Beach. Lots of accommodation from apartments to backpacker to hotels and resorts.
Our other tips for a Sailing Tour. Shared accommodation or not? Local pick ups/ drop offs Lunch tea, breakfast included. Free tea and coffee. Is Reef tax included Introductory or certified dives included. Snorkelling included. Hire of equipment and stinger suit included. Guided walks. Fish feeding Boom netting. Number of passengers?
Beautiful Australia from the Rock to the Reef - a tourist guide with nice pictures.