Airline & Transfer Information

If you are driving, we are only 20 minutes from the Bruce Highway. Just take the well-marked turn off at Proserpine, and follow the signs.

Proserpine is also the closest airport to Airlie Beach. There are daily flights into Proserpine airport from all capital cities by Jet Star & Virgin Blue. Jet Star fly into Hamilton Island.

For those arriving at Hamilton Island with Jet Star, there are frequent ferry departures to the mainland (Shute Harbour) or we can arrange for your vessel to be delivered to you on the island (see relocation fees for this or EMAIL US for costings).

Cruise Whitsunday depart from Hamilton Island airport to Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach, please visit website www.cruisewhitsunday.com for booking details.

There are bus, limo and taxi services between Proserpine Airport & Airlie Beach, which is approx 35 - 40 mins away, (bookings are required).  

 

Rail

Queensland Rail operates regular services into Proserpine (26kms inland from Airlie Beach) The new Tilt Train will also be stopping at Proserpine as of June 15th 2003 in a north and south bound direction - phone on 132232 within Australia

Bus / Coach

Major coach companies (Greyhound, McCaffertys) regularly set down at Airlie Beach and Proserpine from most major cities and towns.

Road Distances

By Car:  Road distances should you choose to drive:
               From                    to                  Airlie Beach
               Mackay                                       150km
               Townsville                                    291km
               Rockhampton                              489km
               Cairns                                         640km
               Brisbane                                     1146km
               Sydney                                       2136km

Transfers

Transfers to Airlie Beach from Proserpine Airport & Railway Station (travel time approx 35 mins)
            Whitsunday Transit (coach) 07 49461 800
           Whitsunday Taxi's 131 008
           Airlie Beach Limousines 1800 700 246
           Whitsunday Shuttle Service (bookings please phone us - 0749 466 880)

Transfer to Shute Harbour (mainland) from all resort islands including Hamilton Airport (travel time 20 mins or more)
            Fantasea Cruises 07 4946 5111
            Cruise Whitsunday 07 4946 4662


Transfer to Airlie Beach from Shute Harbour (mainland) - (Travel time approx 15 mins.)
            Whitsunday Transit (coach) 07 49461 800
            Whitsunday Taxi's 131 008
            Airlie Beach Limousines 1800 700 246