Getting to Airlie Beach and Surrounds

The Whitsundays is located in central Queensland, approximately 1100km north of Brisbane and 600km south of Cairns.

AIR: The Whitsunday mainland is serviced by the Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine.

From Sydney, flights are 2.5 hours in duration. Jetstar provides one direct flight three times per week to the Whitsunday Coast Airport. Virgin Blue provides one flight per week to Proserpine also.From Brisbane, flights are 1.5 hours in duration. Jetstar provides one direct flight per day to the Whitsunday Coast Airport. Virgin Blue provides one direct flight per day to Proserpine also. From Melbourne, flights are 3 hours in duration. Virgin Blue provides one flight per week to Whitsunday Coast Airport.

RAIL: Proserpine (26km inland of Airlie Beach) is the rail link to the Whitsundays and Queensland Rail operate regular services. The new high-speed tilt-train will service the Whitsunday region three times a week in a north and southbound direction.

COACH: Leading coach companies operate multiple daily services between most major cities and Airlie Beach.

ROAD: The Bruce Hwy passes through the Whitsundays at Proserpine (26km from Airlie Beach). Follow the signs.