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Contents
Discover4
Islands & Reef
7
The Mainland
10
On the water
14
Adventure17
Holiday Therapy
20
Rejuvenate21
Shopping
24
Tropical tastes
28
Your quick guide
29
Restaurants & mud maps
30
Drive the coast
36
Things to do anytime
40
Around the coast
44
Proserpine
46
Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester 48
Bowen & its beaches
50
Seaforth to Sarina
53
Eungella & Broken River
54
Mackay to Sarina
56
A great place to live
62
Events64
Getting here and around
66
Useful info
67
Maps
2
Whitsunday islands
6
Cannonvale - Airlie Beach
34-35
Touring map
38-39
Dingo Beach & Cape Gloucester 48
Seaforth to Sarina
52
54
Mackay Region
56
Mackay City
57
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discover
Welcome to the Great Whitsundays
on the tropical Queensland coast of
Australia - numerous islands, coral reefs,
waterways, mainland forests and dozens
of island and mainland holiday options.
Swim, snorkel, scuba dive, fish, jet ski,
windsurf or paddle. Cruise away for a
day, overnight or as many days as you
like. Get airborne for a breathtaking view.
Shingley Beach
Take to the trails, meet a croc, ride a
bike, shop, be pampered, sip on a cool
drink, eat at a different restaurant for
every meal, or do absolutely nothing!
Seem too good to be true? A unique
geographic location, blissful weather
and excellent service ethics make it all
possible. What’s more, it’s safe, clean
and friendly with no travel-alert stress.
The only
way to stay
in Airlie Beach
Modern
spacious self-contained apartments with air-conditioning
Coral Sea and Marina views from large private balconies
1,2,3,4 bedroom and penthouse apartments, some with jacuzzi
Heated wet edge pool and spa, BBQ facilities and undercover parking
Level 50m stroll to multi award winning restaurants
Phone 07 4948 2288
[email protected] www.portsidewhitsunday.com.au
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on our cruise . . .
we had a day in The Whitsundays
and loved the place so much that
we moved here. We’re the envy of
our Melbourne friends.
getting around
to experience the awesome beauty
of the coast and hinterland is no
problem. Arriving by plane means
you can hire a local car, scooter or
push bike. If you fancy exploring
the walking trails, bring your hiking
shoes or buy locally to get on a
Great Walk, island walk or national
park track. No matter where you go,
or how, take your camera!
Whitehaven Beach
Stay on a resort island or make your base
on
the
mainland
where
Airlie
Beach,
Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket, Bowen and
hamlets through to Mackay and beyond offer
a wide choice of accommodation, things to
do and easy access to reef and islands with
many day and overnight cruises.
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For your southern
drive experience see
map page 52.
This map
is the
property of
Blue Pearl
Hayman Is.
Bay
Butterfly
Bay
Eshelby Is.
Bird Is.
Gumbrell Is.
Olden Is.
Double Cone Is.
Rocky Hill
408m
WHITSUNDAY
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Every attempt is made to achieve accuracy, the publisher accepts
no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Black Is. Hook Peak
Armit Is.
To Great Barrier Reef
459m
Hook Is.
Grassy Is.
Deloraine Is.
Double Bay
Grimston Pt.
North
Molle Is.
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Point
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Midge
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Airport
Airstrip
BBQ Area
Boat Ramp
Camping
Food
Golf
Helipad
Picnic Area
Point of Interest
Post Office
Seaplane
Public Toilets
Walking Track
Water
Water Sports
islands & reef
Water.
The
Whitsundays
is
surrounded by it. Just enough
water separates over 74 large and
small islands, most within easy
cruising distance. Water laps on to
countless palm-fringed island and
mainland beaches. Just offshore,
coral and colourful tropical fish live
at dozens (yes, dozens) of reefs
fringing many islands. Then there’s
the world’s largest living thing, the
Great Barrier Reef, out in the big
blue. Thirty minutes if you fly, just
over two hours on an easy cruise.
Great Barrier Reef
TripAdvisor
travellers
voted #WhitehavenBeach in
#Whitsundays as the fifth best beach
in the world and the best beach in
Australia. (March, 2014)
Stay on a resort island or treat a mainland
base
as
your
entree
to
the
water
smorgasbord. Some people byo boat, but
the two mainland marinas are also the
starting point for day and extended cruises.
Take in the majestic and the micro, swim,
snorkel, scuba dive, or just laze on a beach.
Need more water? The kids will love the
non tidal Airlie Lagoon, and there are resort
pools everywhere. Most visitors say they
wished they had longer to do it all!
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Airlie Beach Main Street
The mainland
The big advantage of a mainland
with a warning, for the lifestyle easily
holiday base: almost all the famous
seduces.
and
and
Many a visitor has gone home,
activities are within easy reach, to
packed up and moved back to The
pick and choose as you please.
Whitsunday Coast just as fast as
However, a mainland holiday comes
they possibly could!”
rare
natural
wonders
When arriving by plane for
your Whitsunday holiday,
the majority of tour and cruise
operators provide free courtesy
transfers to and from your
accommodation’s doorstep.
Broadwater Ave
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Stay in a stylish hotel room,
and touring, the majority
and wild water rivers fed by
self-contained
apartment,
of operators provide free
streams that platypus call
motel,
bed
and
courtesy transfers to and
home.
breakfast, holiday house or
from your accommodation’s
The Town of Whitsunday’s
cottage, dorm or unhitch
doorstep.
heart
GET YOUR BEARINGS
great for shopping, eating,
The Great Whitsunday Coast
markets, walking and lazing
extends from Bowen in the
away. Along Shute Harbour
north to Midge Point and
Road towards Proserpine
on to Cape Hillsborough,
is
Mackay
the
cabin,
your caravan in one of the
many mainland parks. All
welcome children and some
allow pets. You’ll find wide
choice at all of the following
places. Warning: if opting
for a self-catered option, the
local range of restaurants
from casual to silver service
will
have
you
thinking
seriously about not doing
any washing up!
Maybe
choose
Sarina
in
Airlie
Cannonvale
other
Beach,
and
direction
in
are
the south. To the west is
Jubilee Pocket and Shute
Proserpine and Peter Faust
Harbour.
Dam’s barramundi-rich Lake
is
Accommodation
available
everywhere.
Proserpine.
A r o u n d
Airlie
from
and
is
Beach,
the
C o n w a y
great views offered high on
National Park
the hill in Airlie, the wooded
and
seclusion of a b & b, a stylish
State
hotel by the water or budget
roll
accom so you can still afford
almost to the
to get out and about on land
water’s edge.
and water.
In
If you arrive by plane for your
hinterland
Whitsunday holiday, when it
are the high
comes time to go cruising
altitude forest
Conway
Forest
down
Mackay’s
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your holiday
might be all about the
water but allow a day or three
to explore the coast.
Cedar Creek Falls
Shopping,
exploration of the main
fabulous
and the service centres
street
amble
beaches, Proserpine is
of
along
Esplanade
the heritage, agricultural
Bicentennial
and administrative centre
the
supermarkets
coast
Cannonvale
are
and
in
the
with
the
and
the
Shute Harbour direction
Boardwalk
rewards with spectacular
Lagoon.
views
for
drivers
and
an
to
Don’t
coral
fringed
the
of the region and heading
forget
south are serene Cape
the camera for a shot of
Hillsborough
walkers.
a poinciana in brilliant
sunsets) and the main
A IR LIE BEACH Even if
red bloom against a rich
regional
not staying in Airlie itself,
teal blue Pioneer Bay, or
Mackay (just 90 minutes
get into ‘town’ to check
birds making the most of
from Proserpine) and its
out the results of the
the park and beach.
hinterland
very recent main street
F URTHER
ranges
A FIEL D
makeover. Cosmopolitan
Plan at least a day or
and pedestrian friendly,
two
the shops and eateries
about.
beckon.
minutes’ drive north has
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Combine
an
getting
out
Bowen,
(fabulous
centre
of
rainforested
for
platypus
spotting and wild water.
and
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More info in later pages.
on the water
Hill Inlet, Whitehaven
Explore hidden inlets and rich
ecosystems during numerous
one-day and extended cruise
options - slow or fast, basic or
luxury. Don’t miss Whitehaven
Beach and the nearby Hill Inlet
lookout, seven kilometres of fine
white sand, impossibly blue water
and views so stunning they’ve
become a world wide icon for
Queensland.
Or spend your time in your own
floating hotel, cruising wherever
you please.
Advice to snorkellers:
•
•
• wear a shirt and sun block
keep an eye on your boat as tidal
currents are unnoticeable in the underwater magic
hire or buy a ‘stinger suit’
SKIPPER YOURSELF
Charter Holidays
WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS
Call 1800 075 101
E: [email protected] | www.ccy.com.au
Abell Point Marina | Airlie Beach
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SAILING YOURSELF A
HOSTED CRUISES You
DAY CRUISES If time is
bareboat charter is anything
don’t need your own boat.
short, a full day three-island
but
Talk to local staff about
cruise is ideal. Even shorter
to cruise at your whim,
the
many
cruises
are a lunch or sunset cruise.
your private and fully self-
or
extended
overnight
If possible, for variety, take
contained three- to five-star
crewed charters. Most offer
more than one day cruise as
sailing or powered vessel
snorkelling, beach or water
their features do vary. Some
bare!
With
freedom
day
even has an on-deck
day cruise highlights:
barbecue to do justice
snorkelling, Whitehaven
to your freshly caught
Beach, an easy walk
fish.
to the Hill Inlet lookout,
For
romantic
escapes for two to a
learning
fun-filled
of
ecology of the islands
friends on the water
and their fringing reefs,
reunion
this is an ideal option
about
the
a visit to a resort island,
for those with some sailing
games and an appreciation
great
experience.
of the great Whitsundays’
friendly crews.
Moor your own boat at one
unique
You
Ensure you cruise to the
of two modern marinas right
might spot eagle chicks on
in Airlie Beach, or in Bowen
a rocky outcrop, swim with
‘outer’ reef to a purpose built
or Mackay - or at dozens
manta rays, be followed
of protected island coves.
on
The sailing is spectacular.
cruise
The August Race Weeks at
dolphins or,
Hamilton Island and Airlie
from July to
Beach, Great Whitsunday
S eptember,
Fun
weekly
it could be
twilight sailing beckon the
a humpback
maritime-minded.
whale.
Race,
and
ecosystems.
your
food,
relaxed
and
pontoon with comfortable
facilities
and
reef
by
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Advice to divers:
• hire bulky gear locally
• bring your current certification
• dive medicals are available
from local doctors
experiences for young and
t h e r e ’ s
barramundi. Check seasons
also
the
and bag limits and head
Proserpine
for the local bait and tackle
River for eco
shops
appreciation,
Even pick up a crab pot to
crocodile
put down in the mangroves.
s p o t t i n g
If you’re lucky there just may
and
be mud crab on the menu
learning
for
great
advice.
about the local river system.
next day.
both ways. The best way for
CREWED CHARTERS
SNORKELLING Get down
most people to see the Great
Typically three days and
under the water - the only
Barrier Reef.
two nights aboard a fully
way to meet in person The
On the short cruise menu,
catered
crewed
Whitsundays’ massive array
head
sundowner
sailing or powered vessel
of reef fish and corals.
drinks, take in the sunset
offers accommodation from
Sunny days are best to light
from the water and the
bunk style to private air
up the colours but wear
spectacular
looking
conditioned five-star state
a shirt to protect yourself
back on Airlie Beach as it
rooms. Snorkel or dive on
against sunburn. Between
lights up for the evening.
coral reefs, visit beaches,
November and May, hire or
For a cruise with a difference,
bush walk or even help sail.
buy a stinger suit to guard
After dinner,
against the marine stingers
head
that are a fact of life world
old. If time is short, fly one or
out
for
view
the whitsundays newest & most exciting adventure tour
wh
itsu
nda
y
and
above
deck to gaze
wide in tropical waters.
at
SCUBA
southern
Guided Jetski Tours
Airlie Beach - Daydream Island
Whitsundays has dive sites
spot shooting
listed in Australia’s top ten,
stars.
so several cruises cater for
FISHING
learner and qualified divers,
Fish
year
variously
from
fringing and outer reef. If
round
a
jetty,
beach,
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incorporating
a
time is short and you are
a
unqualified but medically
tinnie, a deep
fit,
sea
Dive’. All gear is available
charter
try
an
‘Introductory
the
big
locally, don’t forget to bring
fighting
fish
your
current
and out on
and
local
the dam west
well experienced in dive
of Proserpine
medicals if you want to
for the prized
qualify while here.
for
ISM
Two terrific tour
options to choose from:
• 1½ hour Airlie Adventure
• 4 hour Daydream
2012
2012
Extreme
WINNER WINNER
The
and
skies
tours
DIVING
certification
doctors
are
adventure
Sky Dive, Airlie Beach
If you thirst for a little bit of extreme
scuba diving, paddle power, hobie
during your Whitsunday stay, there’s
sailing, island camping, ‘Great’
plenty on offer. Powered, non-
and island walking, sport fishing
powered and walking legs mean lots
and hang gliding. In the air, there’s
of fun on land and water including
skydiving and aerobatics, or even
super fast jet boats, jet skis, sailing,
learning to fly.
Mum and Dad gave me a
skydive birthday present.
Looking out over the islands as we
climbed to 10,000 feet and the jump
were awesome. I couldn’t stop
smiling for two days!
The Ride Of Your Life
!
Whitehaven Beach,
top snorkel destinations
and island bushwalks.
P: 07 4946 6848
www.oceanrafting.com.au
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Every night the kids were
exhausted and fell asleep
with smiles on their faces.
They never once complained of
being bored!
OCEAN RAFTING
points. Even take in a visit to
out. Guided tours and cruises
Twin-outboard,
semi-rigid
a beautiful island resort. Fast
depart daily dependent on
inflatables are super fast,
and thrilling or sedate and
seasons
skimming you across the
informative, weight and age
sea for an adrenalin rush and
restrictions apply.
and
conditions.
fast travel for more time at
LEARN TO DIVE The
PARASAILING,
KAYAKING,
HOBIE
CATS AND TOW RIDES
Whitehaven Beach.
Whitsundays is a diver’s
On the jetty at Coral Sea
JETSKI GUIDED TOURS
mecca. Specialist cruises
Resort or at the beach near
Spot marine life, visit a
take you to the outer reef
the
secluded island beach and
‘bommies’ but many day
car
sightsee
and
recommended. Parasail also
the
‘big
island’
from the best water vantage
extended
incorporate
cruises
fringing
or
outer
park.
Avenue
Pre-booking
on Daydream Island during a
day trip.
ex p e ri e n c e s
ISLAND CAMPING Fancy
for
getting
both
back
to
nature?
experienced
Check in with National Parks
and
for
to choose from the many
‘Introductory’
open sites and get your park
divers.
permits, then your own water
FISHING
taxi will take you to your own
Win the fight
private paradise of wildlife,
with
fat
such as spotting an eagle’s
barramundi
nest on a rocky outcrop,
in
Lake
exploring or watch shooting
Proserpine
stars and the amazing Milky
and
Way far from lights.
of
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reef
Broadwater
a
dozens
saltwater
EXTREME WALKING
s p e c i e s
The Whitsunday Great Walk
around
the
offers 3 hours to 3 days of
i s l a n d s ,
varied terrain, flora, fauna
including the
and
big
fighting
all the information from the
fish
further
fantastic
Queensland
views.
Parks
Get
and
Wildlife
Service
at
nprsr.
q l d .g o v. a u / p a r k s / p d f /
whitsunday-vg.pdf
or
by
phoning (07) 4967 7355. The
islands have many trails, some
taking in Aboriginal artefacts,
famous for its gathering of
Mad Max modified vehicles
and lots and lots of mud in
the Mud Trials. In September,
Grasstree Beach near Sarina
is the venue for every type of
off-road bike
vying for big
prizes on the
sand.
TANDEM
SKYDIVING
Ocean Rafting Whitsundays
and Mackay hinterland walks
feature platypus spotting and
a unique forest environment.
Or hire a camper and head to
Cathu State Forest or Cape
Hillsborough to meet a beach
loving kangaroo.
Throw yourself
out of a plane
for
rush
a
mega
AEROBATICS
airborne,
at
the
Whitsunday
thrillseeker’s
When
tiger
moth
Airport
heaven
is
but
sedate sightseeing is also
available. Choose from wild
loops and stalls or a gentle
putter over some of the most
spectacular scenery in the
world.
FLY A HELICOPTER
Next to the main terminal at
Whitsunday Airport you can
learn how to fly a helicopter.
and
fantastic
views
over
the
entire
Whitsundays.
Never
all
fear,
the
way
PETROL POWER RULES!
down
you’re
For four wheel drive touring,
in the hands
book your accommodation at
of a skydive
Broken River in the Mackay
expert
hinterland ranges and check
will
guided activity availability. In
May annually, head for Sarina,
grinning!
who
ensure
you won’t stop
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holiday
therapy
High pressured work and home
environments take their toll but,
on your Great Whitsundays
escape, you have the time and
are in the right place to soothe
your sagging spirit and tired body.
So you’re ready to make this
the most perfect of all holidays,
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head straight for your favourite
treatment - time well invested in
power relaxation. Then you’ll be
ready for some retail therapy in
spare time around cruises and
other activities. Such simple
guidelines will help you return
home rejuvenated from head to toe.
REJUVENATE
YOURSELF
The
Have city style treatments
Couples coming to the
of
dos
Whitsundays for a perfect
nail
wedding
all
kinds,
advertisers in this section
and
will help you unwind with
technicians,
whatever
and
therapy
you
hair
treatments
beauty
will
be
made
masseurs
to feel very special with
therapists.
expert pampering for a
Villa Botanica Weddings
Relaxing Views
need - or discover while
If you need
you’re here!
Do it early
an
enough in your stay to
to
really capitalise on the
beautiful
relaxation aspect of your
island resort,
holiday investment. Then
the
island
why not another treatment
spas
are
before you head for the
Daydream, take a friend
business of home.
and make a day of it.
excuse
visit
a
perfect.
Try
relaxing entree to the main
event.
LIKE TO BE COOL?...
GO TO CENTRO
Shop in air conditioned comfort.
Centro Whitsunday – keepin’ you cool!
40 Retailers + Parking + Open 7 Days
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Shopping
deserves
its own section. The
Great
Whitsundays
attracts
creative people and the results
are delightfully unique shopping
experiences. The ads in this
section are a guide to the best.
Colour Me Crazy, Proserpine
AIRLIE
BEACH
Walk
Bicentennial Walkway and
don’t miss the Airlie Beach
the length of both sides of
at Port of Airlie for some
Markets, just the place for
the street but don’t forget
real finds and good coffee,
locally
the
shops
off-street,
in
created
treasures,
cake and main meals from
fresh local produce, yummy
the arcades and on The
several cuisines.
snacks and refreshing drinks
Esplanade
along
On Saturday mornings and
made with locally grown fruits.
beachfront.
Also
the
days
when
the collection of shops at
cruise
ships
Shingley
anchor
in
Pioneer
Bay,
while
Beach
strolling
check
Resort
along
the
Airlie Beach Lagoon
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CANNONVALE The two
Drive, catch a bus or taxi
garden pots and art. There’s
shopping
to
of
also a shop specialising in
just
the most unique shops in
natural fibre clothing, great
beyond the turn-off to Abell
Australia. Just get there.
for hot tropical days. Lots
Point Marina, and the other
Walk down Dobbins Lane
more to do while there -
about 2 km further along,
for Colour Me Crazy, a shop
see ‘Further afield’ later in
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to
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and
PROSERPINE Don’t think
furnishings.
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possibly be a shoppers’
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clothing
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tropical
tastes
Local establishments range from
no-frills or informal to upmarket
and romantic. Menus can be basic
or from the world over. The only
thing absent is high city prices. Try
breakfast under an umbrella or at
an all-day-breakfast place in Airlie’s
main street, lunch by a beach
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and enjoy sunset drinks at one of
dozens of places before moving
on to dinner. For that something
different, combine the islands, reef
and fabulous food on a daytime
scenic flight over the islands to
culminate in a champagne lunch at
a deserted beach.
Tropical tastes
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Fat Frog Beach Café
Marino’s Italian Deli & Pasta Takeaway
44 Coral Esplanade, Cannonvale Beach
4 Whitsunday Shopping Centre, Cannonvale
Funky and friendly, unique and quirky, seriously good coffee
and lovingly house-made food … Airlie’s newest café, has
quickly become a local’s favourite. Located at the end of
the Bicentennial Walkway in one of Airlie’s most spectacular
locations at Cannonvale Beach, you’ll always find a gorgeous
sea breeze that makes for the perfect spot to relax and enjoy
the incredible views and
laid-back atmosphere.
Craving fabulous panini? Needing a take home meal of
the freshest pastas, gnocchi to die for or Lamb Shanks
ala Barese? The Italian flavour and heart is dished out in
quantity by chef Marino and his wife Yvonne.
Advice from a local: phone ahead to avoid the takeaway
queues. Irresistible deli fare and coffee are a bonus.
Mon-Sat 7.30am - 8pm
Sat closed between
2pm - 5pm Open every day
6.45am - 4pm
0417 979 960
Al Fresco
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[07] 4946 4207
Italian
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Golden Temple Chinese Restaurant
Barcelona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
252 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
Southern end Abell Point Marina, Shingley Drive.
Genuine Asian fare - Cantonese and Szechuan - for you to
Embracing the casual laid back life style of the Whitsundays,
combined with the essence and fun of the great bars of
Barcelona. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, overlooking the marina.
Our food is cooked using authentic Spanish techniques,
serving both traditional and modern Tapas, Raciones and
Paellas. Fully licenced, great cocktails, selection of Spanish
wines and Di Bella coffee.
Plenty of car parking.
savour. Generous servings of seafood, meats, poultry, rice,
noodles and house delicacies like Peking Shredded Beef,
Kung Bro Chicken and Lohan Vegetables.
Eat in or take away.
Mon - Sun, Dinner
from 4.30pm.
Mon - Sun
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
[07] 4946 5598
Chinese
[07] 4946 4277
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Spanish
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Sorrento Restaurant and Bar
Mai Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant
Sh 22 Shingley Drive, Abell Point Marina, Airlie Beach
261 Shute Harbour Road (Above Hog’s Breath Café)
Known for it’s beautiful Italian cuisine Sorrento’s has a
friendly, informal atmosphere where people can sit back
in comfort and enjoy themselves, have fun and take in the
magnificent views of the Whitsundays. Most importantly
Sorrento’s is a place that offers truly great service,
exceptional quality and value for money.
Traditional Mekong - fresh, healthy and delicious from this Ben
Tre Province restauranteur. Authenticity is achieved by entirely
creating dishes in the Mai Saigon kitchen. Extra features
include Scooters Bar with 1960s Vespas and Lambrettas to
add to the Saigon ambience. Enjoy your Vietnamese BBQ or
cooked-at-the-table Vietnamese Hot Pot – or one of the many
other menu choices – the
table comes with views of
Airlie Beach streetscape.
Open - 7 Days
Lunch & Dinner
Mon-Sat, 11am -1.30pm
4pm ‘till late
[07] 4946 7454
[07] 4948 0535
Italian
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India Summer Restaurant & Bar
The Chocolate Cafe
Lagoon Plaza, 6/263-265 Shute Harbour Road
Lagoon Plaza, Airlie Beach (by the lagoon)
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7 Days - 10 am till Late
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Fondue for two with strawberries for dipping? A freshly made
Belgian waffle with ice cream and strawberries and drizzled
warm chocolate? Or perhaps the most exquisite individual
hand-made chocolates to go with your outstanding coffee or
hot chocolate drink. Our fabulous traditional cafe menu is not
to be missed either - beautiful open sandwiches, gourmet filos,
salads and freshly made
traditional cafe food.
7 days - breakfast/lunch
& Fri & Sat for dinner
[07] 4946 4686
[07] 4948 2787
The perfect location to relax & enjoy breakfast, lunch &
dinner or just coffee with stunning views overlooking the
lagoon & ocean beyond. Serving traditional Indian food and
more contemporary Indian Cuisine which includes seafood
as well. Enjoy the HOOKAH/SHISHA BAR with different
flavours Fully licenced & BYO (corkage Applies) Dine-in,
Take away or Delivery.
Indian
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Cafe
The Gelato Bar
Shipwrecked Seafood Bar & Grill Lagoon Plaza, Airlie Beach (by the lagoon)
Cnr Shute Harbour Rd & The Esplanade, Airlie Beach
We offer a huge range of Gelato, Ice Cream and Sorbets –
Cioccolato (Chocolate), Espresso, Pistachio, Blood Orange,
Tiramisu, Hazelnut, Coconut, Jaffa, Hazelnut and Strawberry
to name a few. We also have a great range of ice cold
Smoothies, Milkshakes, Frappes and soft drinks!
Quality seafood doesn’t have to be expensive! Absolute
waterfront dining on the all-weather deck in the heart of Airlie.
Finalists in the Qld Catering Awards for Excellence. Great value
and service. Blackboard specials. Extensive menu featuring fresh
local produce. Great cocktail list & full range of beers and spirits.
Sunset cocktails 5-6.30pm. Mention this ad and we’ll include
wine with your meal at no extra cost.
Bookings recommended.
Open 7 days
till late Friday & Saturday
Lunch & Dinner, 7 days
[07] 4948 2787
[07] 4946 6713
Gelato & Ice Cream
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Seafood
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Deja Vu on Water’s Edge
Water’s Edge Resort, Golden Orchid Dr, Airlie Beach
A truly unique dining experience, Deja Vu Restaurant offers a
tropical paradise in harmony with personalised service and
attention. Dine poolside with spectacular sea views or in air
conditioned comfort. Our menu is diverse, catering to all tastes
and palettes. A la carte, set menus, private functions and
dream weddings. Don’t miss the famous Sunday ‘Long Lunch’
with live music $44.50pp. Bookings recommended.
www.dejavurestaurant.com.au
Lunch & Dinner
Wed – Sat & every
Sunday – Long Lunch
[07] 4948 4309
Déjà Vu Restaurant
Modern International
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Breeze Bar
Airlie Sidewalk Cafe Restaurant & Bar
2 the Esplanade, Airlie beach
The Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Breeze Bar is very passionate about bringing you the best quality
and freshest ingredients for our Tapas, we also know how to
throw a great party! So come on down to the Breeze Bar and
enjoy the atmosphere, great food, cocktails and so much more.
With indoor and outdoor seating and views across the water
Breeze Bar is the perfect spot for your pre/post-dinner drinks or
to settle in for a meal and
watch the world go by…
Known for our great reputation in coffee, food and service the
Sidewalk Café is a fully licensed café/restaurant with al fresco
dining and amazing beach front views. Start with one of our
generous breakfast servings and tasty coffees, relax into the
outdoor lounge and plan your day. Join us for lunch, cocktails
or dinner watching the sunset. Extensive wine and food you’ve
already found your favourite
spot in the Whitsundays.
7 Days
7 days for Breakfast
5 nights Lunch & Dinner
[07] 4946 6425
Tapas
[07] 4946 6425
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Airlie Thai Restaurant
Airlie Wok Inn
1st Floor Beach Plaza, The Esplanade
(next to Airlie Beach Hotel)
Shop 1, Upstairs, Beach Plaza, The Esplanade,
Airlie Beach
Authentic Thai dishes prepared by one of Thailand’s top hotel
chefs. Dine on our huge panoramic balcony overlooking
Airlie’s beachfront. A perfect venue for large groups and
parties. Fully licensed. Home deliveries from 5.30pm - 9pm
locally. Good view. Good food.
Absolute waterfront.
Bookings recommended.
One of Australia’s top Chinese chefs, brought to The
Whitsundays from the Mandarin Club, Sydney, cooks up a
huge selection of the best of Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine.
Dine by the sea with spectacular views from the balcony at
sunset. Beautifully decorated, it’s a dining experience must
for lovers of the oriental.
All you can eat buffet Saturday
Open 7 days
Open 7 days
[07] 4946 4683
Thai/Asian
[07] 4948 2598
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Chinese/Asian
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La Tabella Trattoria & Plaza Deli
Domino’s
The Esplanade - Airlie Beach, Opposite the beach
400 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach End of Main Street
Situated in the heart of Airlie Beach, overlooking the Coral Sea,
La Tabella Trattoria is the perfect choice for a taste of Italian
dining. Our food is traditional yet innovative and all Pastas
are made fresh daily on the premises.
Enjoy al fresco dining or join others at ‘The Table’ or Pasta Bar.
We are fully licensed featuring great cocktails and a
selection of Italian wines.
Open Monday - Sunday
breakfast - lunch - dinner
Italian
Sun - Thurs 11am - 11pm
Fri & Sat
11am - 12am
Mobile & Online Ordering
dominos.com.au
1300 366 466
[07] 4948 1888
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Airlie Beach’s favourite pizza store delivers hot and fresh to
your hotel room, caravan park or house.
You can also come into the store and see us for the best
pizza and deals in town.
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Just Wine & Cheese
Off the Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Shop 8, Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach
Enjoy the breathtaking view on the Whitsunday Sailing
Club’s waterfront balcony. The outside dining experience is
complimented with tropical weather and an amazing bar
and bistro. The large dining selection includes a mixed buffet
each Wednesday evening. Offering coffee to cocktails while
featuring poker machines and welcoming staff, the club
has it all. Become a club
member while you’re there!
Lunch and Dinner
7 days a week
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To Shute
Harbour
Wouldn’t it be nice to just pop away to Europe for the night
after spending all day in the sunny paradise that is the
Whitsundays? Well that is what we’ve created here, an
escape to another place and time, an ambience that can’t
be rivalled, a selection of cheese and wine that makes your
heart sing, a place you’ll
never want to leave…
Open 7 Days
5.00pm ‘till Late
[07] 4946 6138
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Denman Cellars Beer Cafe
Tides Restaurant/Bar - Peppers Airlie
Shop G15 Port Drive, Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach
Mt Whitsunday Drive (off Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach
A fabulous beer café that combines a restaurant overlooking
the marina with a Tapas style menu, 700 beers and ciders
from around the world, plus an extensive range of wines.
We are also a bottle shop so anything that you try here and
like can be purchased to take home. Soak up the view while
enjoying our relaxing atmosphere, delicious food, well stocked
cellar and great service.
Boasting a magnificent view of the Whitsunday Passage,
Tides Restaurant & Bar sets the perfect atmosphere for
indulging in exceptional food and wine.
You can tantalise your tastebuds with a world class dining
experience consisting of mouth-watering menu choices and
delectable cocktails.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner -7 days [07] 4962 5106
[07] 4948 1333
Tapas
7 days, Breakfast from
7am, Lunch & Dinner
till late
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Modern Australian
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Thai Spicy Licensed Restaurant
Jubilee Tavern
Reception Level, Whitsunday Vista Resort,
Cnr Shute Harbour Rd & Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach
Cnr Shute Hbr & Loop Roads, Jubilee Pocket
Airlie Beach’s original Thai restaurant. At this true Thai
restaurant, expect a traditional Thai menu and other Asian
dishes from Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. New menu and
fantastic views. Open for hot breakfast from $12.90 and
dinner from $15.00. Dine in or take away. Special deals
available - please ask.
Mon-Sun, Dinner
from 5.30pm
Breakfast - Booking only.
The Jubilee Tavern is the perfect venue for the whole family.
With the BIGGEST air conditioned Bistro in the Whitsundays
and a massive covered kid’s playground, parents can sit
back and enjoy the many facilities we have to offer while
keeping their eyes on the kids. Live Sports, KENO, TAB and a
modern GAMING ROOM everyone is catered for.
Lunch:
Sun - Fri 12 - 2pm
Sat 12 - 2.30pm
Dinner:
Mon - Thurs6 - 8.30pm
Fri - Sun 5.30 - 8.30pm [07] 4948 1998
[07] 4948 1481
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coast
Montes, Cape Gloucester
From Cape Hillsborough to Bowen,
the coast is blessed with beaches,
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Take in the region’s lush hills, valleys and seas of
cane, with homes nestled amongst the trees. Turn
right into Riordanvale Road outside Cannonvale
and then left into Sugarloaf Road. Turn right at the
T-junction into Gregory-Cannonvalley Road then left
into Strathdickie Road at ‘The Strathdickie Smithy’.
Following this route as evening comes on between
July and November may reward with the dramatic
view of a real cane fire, set by farmers the day
before harvest in some cane varieties.
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dams or enjoying spectacular
views, all within easy driving
distance. Go exploring, find some
great photo opportunities and
some stunning but little publicised
hidden treasures.
On the road to Proserpine, turn onto Conway Road
and follow the signs to Cedar Creek Falls. The falls
and the cool freshwater pool are spectacular in
the wet season, but are always worth a visit and a
quick clamber over the rocks. Travel on to Conway
and Wilson (good boat ramp) Beaches for great
fishing or the postcard perfect park on the beach
at Conway.
Drive west through Proserpine,
on to
Crystalbrook and Lake Proserpine for
fishing,
water skiing and wake boarding
(private
boats only) and the prettiest picnic
spot in
the vicinity. Walk along the Peter Faus
t Dam
wall, watch the kids have a ball in the
secure
grassed areas ; take their push bikes
if you
have them. Whilst in the area keep and
eye out
for gliders on the northern side of Cryst
albrook
Road, or watch some locals playing crick
et or
footy at the sports complex.
Need a map?
The following double page shows
the closest drive routes; Mackay
and surrounds is on page 52.
the
Head south from Proserpine. Turn east on
h
Mount Ossa-Seaforth Road to Cape Hillsboroug
Grab
Bay.
y
Halida
and
rth
Seafo
Park,
National
birds
your camera, stroll a shady bush track, spot
hole
nine
the
at
golf
Play
ies.
wallab
shy
and not so
and
golf course or kick off your shoes, cool down
ss
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to
while
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Stay
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beach
sandy
a
picnic on
one of the spectacular sunsets.
75 km
I f you don’t plan on staying a day
or so in Bowen
to really absorb the fabulous
beaches, cliff top
walking trails and much mor
e, then at least take
a day drive. Turn right into
Gregory- Cannonvalley
Road, then turn right at the
Strathdickie Smithy
and follow the signs. Take
a drive up to the top
of the hill for a great orie
nting view at 360 on
the Hill, drive through town
to view the famous
murals, spot the birds at
Muller’s Lagoon, drive
down to the famous beac
hes and explore them
all. Take your snorkel gear
, no need to worry
about the tides here. Simply
magical. Quiet, too.
Drive to Proserpine, head down the Bruce
Highway and turn right at Calen (partly
unsealed), Mt Ossa or just past Kuttabul. All
are scenic roads that lead you through Finch
Hatton (interesting pub and craft shops) and
the Pioneer Valley to a pretty mountain road.
Drive the S-bends into Eungella, with its
beautiful rainforest and over 30 km of bush
walks. The view is spectacular. Optionally you
can venture even further into the towering
rainforest and white water countr y to Broken
River Mountain Resort. Up on the mountain, if
you stay into the evening, there’s a chance of
sighting a platypus in the wild
From Airlie, take the Bowen turn-off and follow
the signs. The infinite white sands of Dingo
Beach are a beach-combing paradise. Cape
Gloucester is further along, featuring two ecofriendly beachfront resorts facing west onto
Edgecumbe Bay, hence they are very proud of
their spectacular sunsets, not to mention their
lunch time hospitality.
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Explore and discover for yourself both
well known and lesser known sights
and sites. From the beaches of Bowen
to the dam at Proserpine, from Cape
Hillsborough National Park to the
village vibe of Airlie Beach, the more
you see, the more we’ll see you again.
Hire local vehicles
for a day or longer.
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things to do anytime
Airlie Beach Markets
When you’re on shore for a lay
day, there’s still plenty to do.
Some of it involves a little outlay
but a lot is free. In the following
pages, check out just some of
the good reasons to visit our
northern and southern delights
AIRLIE BEACH LAGOON
Beaches, shade areas,
lifeguards, free barbecue
facilities,
playgrounds
and seafront appeal for
everyone from babes in
arms to seasoned travellers.
The safe, non-tidal filtered
water is stinger-free year
round.
from Proserpine and Bowen south
to Cape Hillsborough, Mackay,
Sarina and the hinterland ranges.
At the end of this book are ideas for
coinciding your holiday with one or
more events on local calendar, or
go to mywhitsunday.com.au
abound and you pass by
or near plenty of places
for coffee, a cool drink, ice
cream or window shopping.
refreshing
experience
rainforest
and
the
chance to see rare plants
and animals such as the
THE
BICENTENNIAL
WALKWAY The 3 km
of waterfront paths and
boardwalks meander from
the Port of Airlie, past
then to Airlie Lagoon, past
Coral Sea Resort and
Abell Point Marina and
around Whisper Bay to
the developing Botanic
Gardens and Cannonvale
Beach. Photo opportunities
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Great Whitsunday Walk
See the route on the map
Whitsunday Bottle Tree.
pages 34-35.
Possibly spot the elusive
AIRLIE BEACH CREEK
WALKING
TRACK
and rare Proserpine Rock
The first stage offers a
cooling rock ponds.
Wallaby frequenting the
Bicentennial Boardwalk
SHUTE HARBOUR AND
BUSH WALKS On the way
WHITSUNDAY AIRPORT
See pages 17-19 for extreme
Start here, on the road to
adventure and pages 20-25
to Shute Harbour, stop off at
Shute
for a retail therapy guide.
the Queensland Parks and
aerial views of the islands,
Wildlife Service (corner of
reefs and mainland from a
Shute Harbour and Mandalay
fixed wing or amphibious
Roads) for displays, national
plane, helicopter or at the
park permits, and information
end of a parachute. Or just
to suit you. Further along,
sip a cool drink or coffee and
at their Reefworld pontoon,
on the bush-cloaked drive
watch this light plane airport’s
including
to Shute Harbour, are the
landings and take-offs.
activities and, for all ages,
signposted walks in Conway
WILDLIFE See crocodiles
comfortable
National Park culminating in
at a safe distance on a
facilities.
panoramic views and remote
safari
shell strewn beaches. At
Shute Harbour itself are more
staggering views, a natural
harbour and a jetty precinct
to refresh yourself.
MORE ON WALKING
A highly recommended read
is
the
detailed
published
by
brochure
National
Parks an Wildlife. Go to:
nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/pdf/
whitsunday-vg.pdf
GUIDED TOURS Segway
style tours of Airlie not only
give you a good insight but
also save your legs. Great
Spot
Harbour,
for
great
VISIT
THE
BARRIER
GREAT
REEF
Cruise
Whitsundays has special
arrangements for children
education,
observation
tour.
rainbow
lorikeets,
kookaburras,
owls, sunbirds,
wallabies,
goannas, tree
frogs, geckoes
and, up past
Eungella,
the
platypus.
E X PE N D
S O M E
ENERGY
Water sports,
parasailing,
push
biking,
way to do the Bicentennial
scenic walks,
Walkway. Just about any
swimming,
age catered for (lower limit
shopping
or
is 12 years for insurance
partying
at
purposes).
a local spot.
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ISLAND DAY TRIPS Go
PROSERPINE MUSEUM
to almost any island on offer
Take a step back in time,
COALFACE
EXPERIENCE
but special mention should
absorb
the
cane
Add 45 minutes to a Bowen
be made of Daydream Island
growing
background
and
drive to learn about the
where children are entranced
browse in the shop.
local
source of this area’s wealth
by the swimming pools, the
in Collinsville, at the RSL,
themed outdoor aquariums,
also a great place for lunch
playgrounds and mini golf.
or a refresher.
Hamilton
LIBRARY
also
has
vast
Libraries
in
entertainment for children
Cannonvale, Bowen and
including
tours
Proserpine offer a game on
through the Wildlife Park and
Wii or Playstation. Browse
bushwalking,
the books, watch or hire a
guided
playgrounds,
mini golf, go-karts, rides in a
DVD.
hired buggy, quad bike tours
PUBS Great for mum and
and target shooting.
dad to relax under a homey
AIRLIE BEACH LAGOON
AND SKATEBOWLS
roof, Jubilee Tavern and
Take the kids for a swim
have
and
areas and video games
picnic
lunch;
the
visit
several playground settings
Whitehaven Beach Fun
Reef
Gateway
special
kids’
also
play
rooms.
5 THINGS FOR THE
KIDS
along the foreshore or the
skatebowls at Cannonvale
and the PCYC.
CENTRO, CANNONVALE
It’s
HIRE PUSH BIKES The
All under one roof, though
relaxation
Bicentennial
Walkway
smaller than cities there’s a
the children are having a
passes by the Cannonvale
great mix of local retailers
good holiday too. They will
skate park and the Airlie
and plenty to eat and drink
certainly let you know if
Beach Lagoon, so go for a
in casual settings. A handy
their expectations are not
ride with your children and
chemist, supermarket and
being met!
take swimming gear.
two phone shops also at this
1.MEET THE FISH on
OR JUST HEAD FOR:
PORT OF AIRLIE Stroll
centre. Bus to the door if you
the
don’t have your own wheels.
with Cruise Whitsundays
along the promenade, take
MOVIES Some of the latest
which
in coffee or a meal and shop
usually screen at Proserpine
arrangements for children
for the latest in resort wear or
Entertainment Centre and at
at their Reefworld pontoon,
to-die-for accessory.
Bowen Cinema.
including
WHITSUNDAY
GOLD
COFFEE PLANTATION
CARDIO, ANYONE?
activities and observation
Head for the northern outskirts
usual range of classes and
of Proserpine to learn about
equipment.
Cannonvale
2.
EXPLORE
AN
ISLAND Go to almost any
growing
Several
gyms
offer
the
important
to
Great
for
your
know
that
Barrier
caters
Reef
special
education,
facilities.
processing
and Proserpine gyms have
island on offer but special
coffee, visit the coffee shop
squash courts, and most
mention should be made
and roastery and the men will
have extra massage services
of Daydream Island where
love the great old machinery.
and personal trainers.
children
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and
are
entranced
What if it rains?
More likely in summer than winter,
it needn’t spoil your holiday! It could
be fine further afield or just choose
from the undercover activities on
these pages.
by
pools,
the
swimming
themed
aquariums,
outdoor
playgrounds
3.
Have
PLAY
PIRATES
Skatebowls are there for
sailing
a swim and picnic lunch;
exciting
experiences
on
a
day
visit
several
playground
and mini golf. Hamilton
cruise where you might
settings
also has entertainment for
even be allowed to take
foreshore
children including guided
the helm for a while, or
bowls at Cannonvale and
tours through the Wildlife
an ocean raft for older
the PCYC.
Park
children who love speed
5. RIDE A BIKE The
and
Bicentennial
and
playgrounds,
bushwalking,
mini
golf,
beach
games
on
along
or
the
the
skate
walkway
go-karts, rides in a hired
Whitehaven Beach.
passes by the Cannonvale
buggy, quad bike tours
4. SWIM AND SKATE
skate park and the Airlie
and target shooting.
Airlie Beach Lagoon and
Beach Lagoon.
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around the
coast
Rocky Bay, Cape Hillsborough
Beyond Airlie, it’s the serenity and
service also links the coast and
absence of crowds that impresses
Proserpine. For directions and a
city visitors. Most of the coast’s
touring map, turn to pages to 38
hidden treasures are within easy
and 48. Or walk the trails, info on
driving distance. The local bus
page 41.
Bushwalking- Dent Island
Whitsunday
Temperature and average rainfall
Month
Min. Temp Max. Temp
Rainfall
January223281
February23 32 620
March 22 30645
April 182916
May 162668
June 112427
July 1024 7
August112613
September13
27
6
October183050
November
203151
December
223280
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10 things
to do outside
Airlie Beach
1.FILL AN AFTERNOON with a drive to
take in emerald green cane fields and lush
rainforest. More info:
‘Drive the coast’ on pages 36- 39.
2. SWIM in a bushland,
5. SHOP and sight see
Have a swim at the Lagoon
freshwater
by
for a half day or day in
or a beach and on the
and
Proserpine. Don’t miss it!
northside have lunch at the
hike to the upper falls.
(See more in special section
Mackay
Spectacular after rain (no
on pages 46-47.)
(See more in special section
Cedar
pool
Creek
fed
Falls
Marina
precinct.
jumping off the top please!).
6. SIGHTSEE in Bowen
on pages 56-60.)
3. FISH FOR LUNCH?
- beaches, famous murals
9. DISCOVER SUGAR
After
the
falls,
continue
and the Big Mango (see
CANE Sarina just south
to
the
Wilson’s
more in special section on
of Mackay has a lovely
Beach boat ramp for off-
pages 50-51.)
beach,
the-beaten-track
7.
along
river
GET
BACK
sugar
cane
discovery centre at the
fishing then have lunch a
NATURE
few minutes further on at
Hillsborough.
Conway Beach’s postcard
walks,
perfect park.
4. DESERTED BEACHES
spectacular
61.)
Head
the
kids will love it. (See more in
10. SPOT A PLATYPUS
highway from Proserpine
special section on page 53.)
West from Mackay are the
for Midge Point beach,
8. GO COSMOPOLITAN
hills clothed in rainforest,
Cape
Mackay has plenty to see
walking tracks for all levels,
and do. Time your visit to
platypus at dawn and dusk
catch world class shows at
and horse riding and more.
the Entertainment Centre.
(See pages 54-55.)
Haliday
northern
south
on
Hillsborough,
Bay,
Mackay’s
beaches
Sarina.
and
AT
a
TO
Cape
Sugar Shed and good fish
Brilliant
and chips for devouring
beach-loving
on the beach. (See more
kangaroos, other wildlife and
in special section on page
sunsets.
The
Travelling distances in Kilometres by road
Road distances in Kilometres
Cairns
349
Townsville
533 203
Bowen
627 277
88
Collinsville
603 264
68 149
Proserpine
623
2757816024
Airlie Beach
772424227308161185 Eungella
73638819127312515082
Mackay
770422224307160184109 37
Sarina
1,071
723525527458482409335299
Rockhampton
1,7681,2711,0751,0771,0081,032 958 805 849 550 Sunshine Coast
1,8351,3581,1611,1641,0951,1181,044 972 935 637 105
Brisbane
2,4202,0761,9441,9141,8771,9011,8271,7541,7181,4191,028 923
Sydney
2,8452,4972,5482,4502,4822,5062,4292,3352,2981,9991,8931,789877
Melbourne
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Panoramic Proserpine
Proserpine
Renowned as
‘barramundi’ country, Proserpine
is also the ‘sweet heart’ and
administrative
centre
of
The
Whitsundays. During sugar cane
harvesting season between June
and October, the sugar mill’s sweet
smell of molasses is a reminder of
Proserpine’s deep farming roots.
Other evidence includes the cane train
tracks that snake around the district
and the railway sidings for loading
cattle raised in the area. Proserpine
has a heritage village atmosphere,
supplemented by the natural beauty
of surrounding lush green fields. The
shopping and food just mean you’ll be
staying longer than planned!
It was the heritage atmosphere
and the lush green cane fields
that we loved, but it was the shopping
that thrilled me!
Cane Fire
Proserpine Museum Displays
46
10 things to do in
Proserpine
Whitsunday Gold Coffee
1.GET SOME HERITAGE
some great old machinery.
9. KIDS Take the kids to
ATMOSPHERE
6.WATER SPORTS Drive
the local, Olympic length
Check
out
the
facades
20 minutes west to Lake
swimming pool - heated in
of some of the pubs and
Proserpine,
famous
cooler months.
pause
barramundi
and
sooty
10 TRAIN SPOTTING
(fishing
at
the
renovated
for
art deco Eldorado theatre,
grunter
tours
Watch the cane trains chug
built in the era of ‘talkies’
available), the Peter Faust
into the mill with loaded bins
and newsreels and now
Dam and, if you have your
then leave empty for the
home to a pharmacy.
own boat, water skiing and
next load. Harvesting and
wake boarding.
milling is non-stop between
HISTORY The Proserpine
7. PICNIC While at the
July and November.
Museum
Dam,
2.
SOAK
UP
houses
THE
much
plan
of the original Eldorado
to
interior and its seating; also
bite to eat at
a great way to discover the
the
cane farming roots of the
p i c n i c
district; great little shop,
facilities.
too.
Follow up with
have
a
excellent
3. SHOP at some unique
a walk along
stores.
the top of the
4. EAT Have a pub counter
spillway
lunch and/or refreshments
learn
at various coffee shops and
about
eateries.
m a s s i v e
5.
THEN
COFFEE
-
to
more
this
storage facility.
BEANS, THAT IS Just
8.
down the road, visit the
Spend
Whitsunday
morning
Gold
Coffee
GOLF
a
or
plantation; the tour is highly
af ternoon at
recommended
the
to
learn
18 - hole
about coffee, check out
local
the beans roasting and see
course.
golf
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Dingo Beach
The infinite white sands of Dingo
Beach are a beachcomber’s paradise
and the fishing and snorkelling are
excellent (local boat hire available). A
good pub and general store serves
lunch and sells bait.
Cape Gloucester
Further along, beyond Hydeaway
Bay, is the Gloucester Passage
and Island, for secluded beachfront
resorts. Have lunch and a cool drink
while the kids play. Both offer water
sports. Stay overnight to see one of
the world’s best sunsets from the
west-facing beaches.
Dingo Beach Pub
Dingo Beach belongs on a postcard but we felt so at home
for our friend’s wedding at Montes. We dropped into Cape
Gloucester for Sunday Lunch. Wow! what a weekend!
Passage
Islet
Gloucester Passage
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Blackcurrant
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Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Proserpine etc
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DINGO BEACH In Dingo
are
the
at these resorts for the night
Beach,
in
Whitsundays. Find Montes
or longer. Snorkel and dive
Sunday
lunch
institutions
in
Hotel
at the end of the road and
around Passage Islet or, at
garden is popular for the
Cape Gloucester Resort a
Cape Gloucester, spot a
live entertainment ‘session’
few minutes’ drive further on.
humpback whale sheltering
following. The first of several
Both are small and friendly,
in the bay during the winter
beaches is just a few metres
great for a day visit and
migration or a dugong.
down the road. Kids love
kicking
exploring or hire a dinghy for
on the beach
fishing just offshore.
(non-tidal
GLOUCESTER ISLAND
at
The
Gloucester
Gloucester). If
Island, from which the district
doing nothing
was named, dominates the
d o e s n ’ t
view on the road after Dingo
appeal,
Beach. This rugged island
have
a
National Park protects all
at
fishing,
types of land, sea and bird
kayaking,
life as well as the mainland
walking
beach opposite.
eating.
the
Dingo
imposing
RESORTS
Cape
Beach
Montes
Gloucester
back
Cape
then
go
and
Many
and
c r u i s i n g
Resort
yachts put in
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On the way to Horseshoe Bay
Bowen
Bowen is well worth the 45 minute
Rock pools will fascinate the kids
drive north for its famous beaches.
and coastal walking paths reward
Most offer non-tidal, clear waters
with
and snorkelling right off the beach
enclosed shoes and your camera.
to see fringing coral reefs.
Stay overnight if possible.
amazing
views,
so
take
Bowen is so peaceful that
we decided late in the
day to stay overnight - so
please we did!
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Horseshoe Bay
BEACHES
Head
for
D e c e m b e r,
Horseshoe Bay, Rose Bay,
available
Kings Beach and Queens
local shops and
Beach to name a few, each
roadside
with its own character and
The Big Mango
unique beauty. In the cliffs
on the southern
surrounding
stalls.
are
end of town has
walking tracks that reward
yummy mango ice
your effort with panoramic
cream.
views
of
several
from
the
Coral Sea.
IN
TOWN
Drive
up
The Big Mango
to
Flagstaff Hill for
a coffee or lunch
and great views,
picnic at Mullers
Lagoon for its
lush birdlife in
the
centre
of
town, or savour
fresh
Fringing Reefs
prawns
from the harbour
Afterwards
MURALS Check out the
trip - and many don’t - just
wander through the recently
famous 22 murals around
stay over at accommodation
completed
town, including one by Ken
overlooking
Done. The info centre at the
amazing, mostly deserted
fish
co-op.
waterfront
precinct.
MANGOES
one
of
the
Big Mango can give you
beaches such as Rose Bay.
famous for the prince of
details of where to go.
You can always take in the
mangoes, its own ‘Bowen
STAY LONGER If you don’t
latest movie at the Bowen
Special’ in season from
want to leave after a day
Cinemas.
Bowen
is
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Seaforth to
Sarina
For your northern drive
experiences, see map page 38.
Cape Hillsborough
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Picnic Site
Post Office
Sailing
Telephone
Railway
Main Road
Secondary Road
Minor Road
Unsealed Road
Point of Interest
SA
BBQ
Boat Ramp
Bushwalking
Camping
Canoeing
Caravan Park
Fishing
Food
Fuel
Lookout
Mackay
Harbour
Glenella
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Cape Hillsborough and its surrounds
If you seek the very best sunsets
the tropical north has to offer, then
Cape Hillsborough National Park,
just thirty minutes drive north
of Mackay, is a must-do. Due
to prehistoric volcanic activity,
it’s rainforest and rock-strewn
headlands stretch to the shoreline
of the Great Barrier Reef Marine
Park. Numerous tracks lead to
great photo opportunities. The
park is home to innumerable
species of birds and animals; if
staying overnight you can expect
a friendly visit from wallabies and
kangaroos most evenings.
Cape Hillsborough Resort’s
of Seaforth and Haliday
woodlands and beautiful
kiosk-store, accommodation
Bay.
local
beaches, play a round at
and camping facilities add
produce from the Seaforth
the nine-hole golf course
the creature comforts to
Sunday markets, enjoy an
and plan to stay at the
fun-filled
afternoon at the bowls club
local resort which offers
or swimming enclosure.
value for money.
back to nature interludes.
Haliday Bay is ideal for a
Exploring
to
really relaxed
leads
the
to
the
camp
up
adventures and romantic
beachfront
family
Pick
north
charming
escape.
settlements
Explore
the
Kangaroo feeding on the beach
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Picnic Site
National Park
Fishing
Post Office
Railway
Food
Platypus Spotting
Main Road
BBQ
Caravan Park
Boat Ramp
Bushwalking
Camping
Fuel
Sailing
Secondary Road
Canoeing
Lookout
Telephone
Minor Road
Unsealed Road
Point of Interest
Steep Road
Finch Hatton Gorge
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Dam
Finch Hatton Pinnacle
Broken River
Gargett
Crediton
Hall
Crediton
State Forest
Teemburra
Dam
Septimus
Misty rainforests, lush groves and
racing mountain streams are part of
the unique ecosystem that supports
Australia’s northern most platypus
colonies.
Once seen, never forgotten, it’s
the largest continuous stretch of
subtropical rainforest in Australia
and home to a huge variety of native
plants and animals.
The view back down the
Pioneer Valley from the chalet
was jaw dropping. Just the start of
two days steeped in nature.
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Mackay
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Walkerston
Mirani
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MACKAY
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Airport
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Dolphin
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picnic spot with fresh water
Eungella
swimming
through towering, ancient
yourself in mainland nature
round water falls, walking
rainforest,
at its most mystical in the
tracks, Forest Flying for the
picturesque settlements of
holes,
year
road,
to
ascend
reach
the
Clarke Range, a
Eungella and, further
short
west
along, Broken River.
of Mackay (from
The best advice we
Airlie Beach allow
can offer is to allow
two
see
more than a few hours
route map in this
to be awed by the
drive
hours;
section).
forest’s
The road follows
BACK TO NATURE
the
To
meandering
Pioneer
River
to
adundance.
experience
peaceful,
the
cooling
Eungella National
wonderland, sample
Park.
Cruise
the wide range of
through or linger
walking tracks to suit
in quaint Pioneer
your fitness level and
Valley
time
townships
set amidst fields of
lush green sugar
cane. During the
available.
Go
for the day or check
into Eungella Chalet
Eungella National Park
second half of the
or
Broken
Mountain
River
Resort
year, a bonus is seeing
adventurous and a great
for the best dawn and
the towering cane being
opportunity to learn the
dusk
harvested.
truth about another creature
opportunities. Broken River
FINCH
HATTON
GORGE En route, take a
of ecological significance –
guided eco walks and four
the indigenous fruit bat.
wheel drive tours need a
side trip here for a great
ASCEND Back on the
well deserved longer stay.
platypus
spotting
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City Centre Mackay
Mackay
Just 90 minutes’ drive south of The
Whitsundays via the Bruce Highway,
is Mackay, our main regional centre.
Cosmopolitan, with lots to see and
do, it’s also the base for some
unique delights including over 30
beaches, excellent shopping and
major port loading facilities.
There’s so much to do in, on and around water in Mackay.
Our children quickly became experts in different ways
to get wet.
Shoal Point
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Bucasia
Dolphin Heads
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Blacks Beach
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Mackay -Eungella Rd
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Central Highlands
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Andergrove Rd
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BRUCE
Keele
Andergrove
Ha
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Mount
Pleasant
ucasia Rd
Richmond
To Proserpine, Townsville
Cape Hillsborough & Seaforth
Ocean Ave
Slade
Point
Pacific Esp
Golf Links Rd
To Eungella
Bluewater Lagoon Mackay
Dolphin Heads Rd
Mackay Airport
South
Mackay
Mackay is linked to the
rest of the State by a
comprehensive
network
of rail, road, sea and air
services. Being a major
resources
and
business
centre, flights from Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane and
other
Eimeo Beach and Sunset Bay
reasonably
priced.
ACCOMMODATION
INFORMATION
in town and on the northern
‘Five Ways’ supplies expert
beaches.
local knowledge and an
beaches
array of ideas to spice up
serene
your travel itinerary. In the
beaches
go,
following pages, a checklist
excellent
accommodation
of 15 things to do will get
and only 10 minutes from
you started.
the city.
The
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Sydney St
Markets
TAFE
ROMEO
ST
SHAW S
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JAMES
WELLING
TON ST
ST
JUBILEE
To Airport
GORDON
MACALIS
Mackay
Central
State School
Bluewater
Quay
SON ST
ST
STER
IA ST
ST
RIV
Mackay
Jubilee Entertainment &
Park Convention Centre
TER ST
PEEL S
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ST
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Pioneer River
PO
ST
NELSON
ST
NELSON
MILTO
ST
MILTON
RV Park
ST
L USCOM B E ST
RU
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To Paget
VICTOR
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MILTON
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HW
ST
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G RAN T
ST
GRIFFEN
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RIV
St Patricks
College
GORDO
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Mackay
Regional Artspace
Council Mackay
ALFRED
Mackay
Showgrounds
SHAKES
HYNE
CE
R
RDON ST
GO
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BRU C E H WY
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Memorial
Swim Centre
To Eungella, Whitsundays
and Townsville
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Traffic Lights
RD
O
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VICTORI
Secondary Road
To Botanic
Gardens, Sarina
& Rockhampton
G
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AN
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WELLING
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Highway
Main Road
Pioneer
Promonade
RIVER S
T
Public Toilet
LE ST
Caneland Central
Shopping Centre
Post Office
To Marina,
North Mackay and
Northern Beaches
(see map @ left)
CARLY
Bluewater
Lagoon
Library
Parking
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is reasonably priced both
BRISBANE
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Seaforth Beach, Mackay
are
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frequent
regional
centres
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15 things to do
in and around
Mackay city
Mackay Marina
1.SWIM for free in the
for the prettiest, mostly
fringed
heart of the city at Blue
deserted beaches.
locally
Water
city
centre
managed
for
shops
3. TAKE A STROLL at
offering the unique and
tiered lagoons overlooking
Mackay
high
the picturesque Pioneer
also
River
alfresco,
Lagoon
in
-
the
Mackay’s
Perfect
heart
city
for
three,
a
of
centre.
family
Marina
Village,
northside.
Dine
quality
for
great
value.
the
5. SHOPPING Take a
unforgettable
panoramic
short walk, or a local bus,
views
enjoy
to visit one of Mackay’s
take
and
in
the
barbecue.
regular live entertainment.
three
2. HEAD NORTH SIDE
4. MINGLE WITH THE
LOCALS in the palm-
complexes offering major
down
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Bucasia
Road
and
large
undercover
specialty
stores,
services and food courts.
Botanic Gardens, 5 km
the
Sample the local wares at
from the city centre. One
the Mackay Civic Centre
one of the many regular
feature
markets
flora from Mackay and the
is
the
tropical
serene
gardens
of
Precinct.
the region.
Whitsundays.
11.
FOR
HISTORY
6. E N T E RTA I N M E N T
9. WALK OR CYCLE the
check out the Town Hall,
Check out what’s on at
Garden’s trails, including
Suncorp building, Melba
Mackay Entertainment and
the
House,
Convention
paths
throughout
Centre
while
wetland
to
boardwalk,
the
café
LOCAL
BUFFS,
Greenmount
and
Homestead and Sarina’s
you’re in town. World class
gallery,
wildlife-filled
Field of Dreams historical
exhibitions,
theatre,
lagoons, Fernery, Regional
centre, The Leap (a short
acts, a restaurant and state-
live
Forest, rare and threatened
drive north of Mackay) be
of-the-art architecture.
flora in the tropical Shade
touched by the sad story
7. PUB VIEWS For a
Garden and a unique Coal
of a late nineteenth century
more laid back, beach side
Garden
the
love affair, or do the 90
lunch, dinner or drink, get
evolution of plants and their
minute city Heritage Walk
to the Eimeo Pacific Hotel.
contribution to coal.
which takes in several sites
Fantastic island views and
10.CULTURE
including
that
traces
Artspace
listed
National
great local history.
Mackay is a gallery and
Trust buildings.
8. SEE LOCAL FLORA
museum
changing
12. BE AWED Take a
at the Mackay Regional
displays; the café overlooks
drive to the major coal
of
Tropical tastes in Mackay
Lighthouse on the Marina
Masala Indian Cuisine
Mulherin Drive, Mackay Harbour, On the Marina
132 Victoria Street, Mackay (City)
7/3 Rosewood Drive, Rural View (Northern Beaches)
Great Food, Great entertainment, Great Spot! The Marina,
Mackay. Stop into the Lighthouse for the best takeaway fish
and chips, or The Deck for Great Steak at it’s prime with
Marina views. You can also grab a fantastic pizza or more
of the delicious bar menu at Sails Sports Bar while having a
flutter at the TAB or a hit on the Pokies - All this at the best
location in Mackay.
Lighthouse 4955 5699
The Deck 4955 5337
Sails 4955 5788
Great Food
At Masala we specialise in the best of Indian Cuisine, from
traditional Tikka, Samosa and Kofta entree’s. Come and enjoy
a wide range of our Party Specials and Banquets, our Naans
are to die for! Function room available for free hire for up to 90
people. We do takeaways and have lunch packs on Fridays.
City 4953 4088
Mon-Sun 5pm till late
Fri - Lunch 12 to 2:30pm
Nth Beaches 4954 7688
Tues - Sun 5pm till late Indian
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loading facilities at Hay
(with barbecue facilities)
Or if you find yourself on
Point and Dalrymple Bay.
and Iluka Park (with an all
a shopping expedition to
Go to the lookout at Hay
abilities playground).
the newly refurbished and
Point to find out about a
range of superlatives on
a global industrial scale.
13.
PRESSED
FOR
TIME? Cycle or walk
the Bluewater Trail along
River Street. Soak up a
cross section of Mackay’s
tropical charm from the
paths
to
and
boardwalks
Mackay
Gardens,
Shoal Point, Mackay
Botanic
Sandfly
Creek
14. GET THE KIDS
ACTIVE on the Bluewater
extended Canelands, take
a meal break at the new
Environmental
Walkway,
Trail; also offers excellent
food
Catherine
Freeman
disabled access.
the river - excellent Asian,
walk (yes, she grew up
15. EAT at one of the
roasts and coffee.
in
restaurants in this booklet’s
Mackay),
Bluewater
Lagoon, Bluewater Quay
court
overlooking
Tropical Tastes guide.
Mackay
Isaac
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Sarina
Head for beachside beauty,
away-from-it-all but just 35
minutes south of Mackay. Sarina
is a popular weekend escape for
visitors and Mackay locals.
Sarina Beach
FIELD OF DREAMS
rail industries and pioneer
on the sand, beachcomb
Visit the Sarina Sugar Shed
gold mining. Nearby are
or launch the tinny at one of
and its miniature working
unique, locally made art,
the ramps for great fishing
sugar mill and distillery.
crafts and souvenirs.
and prawning.
The tour takes in how cane
SURROUNDING SARINA
LAKE BARFIELD
is processed
and ends
Small beach communities
Avid
with gourmet, sugar-based
and
be
delights.
stretches of white sand
bird
HISTORIC CENTRE
include Grasstree Beach,
Salonika Beach and Half
Displays and memorabilia
Sarina
Beach,
Salonika
Tide. Its tranquil waters
offer
Beach
and
Freshwater
team with fish, egrets, black
fascinating
facts
about the sugar, coal and
divine
uncrowded
Point. Take a picnic, flop
birdwatchers
delighted
sanctuary,
with
will
this
between
swans and white herons.
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a great place
to live
Whitehaven Beach
The Whitsundays
Reef and Whitsunday Islands,
enjoying the tropical climate and
island lifestyle full of heritage, wildlife
and natural wonders. Where you
can experience fishing, sailing, and
diving at their best!
Picture it... you can actually live
in one of the world’s best tourist
destinations, a place where other
people dream about visiting for a
holiday...alongside the Great Barrier
I’ll never forget it, my family
will never forget it, my
son wants to live here full-time.
(Hugh Jackman)
Panoramic Proserpine
IN TERMS OF WORK
busy
Queensland
both world renowned mining
business and employment
mining and resource sector
provinces. The Whitsundays
opportunities are at your
including
also boasts the developing
doorstep with the region
Bowen
being surrounded by the
developing Galilee Basin,
North
the
Basin
booming
and
the
port of Abbot Point which
has
potential
to
soon
The Whitsundays- a great place to visit,
Today’s Whitsundays offers real opportunity!
Affordable housing, future career opportunities, amazing lifestyle and a supportive
community is what makes the Whitsundays great for its residents.
Learn more about this great region by contacting Whitsundays Marketing and
Development or visit our websites. livingwhitsundays.com.au
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become the largest coal
and
safety
loading facility in the world
that
comes
and home to the 16,320ha
with
having
proposed
the
support
industrial
State
Development Area.
of a regional
REGIONAL
community
GROWTH
is strong with 36billion in
registered
development
projects, a local population
expected to increase
64%
by 2031 from 35,500 to
55,000 people and a healthy
with
a
wide
choice
of
education
and
It’s a safe, cost effective, diverse
and fulfilling environment for
i t s re s i d e n t p o p u l a t i o n w h e n
compared with other coastal
Queensland towns. Living here
offers a truly unique opportunity
for a happy, healthy lifestyle.
health
and
DRIVING
THROUGH
THE
REGION
you
organised
are
lush
providers and
agriculture land, with fields
infrastructure
of sugar cane, tomatoes,
and shopping.
mangoes,
Each
by
care facilities,
local economy.
surrounded
the whtisundays delivers
well-
local transport
Abell Point Marina
town’s
coffee,
and
other
fresh
f r i e n d l y
produce which make the
community
mentioned as a ‘Hotspot’ for
Whitsundays
largest
atmosphere, ambience and
investors due to the future
vegetable
social offerings invite you to
projected
region in Australia. Local
be involved and make you
population growth, growth
fruit and vegetables are at
feel at home.
that is being sustainably
your fingertips with markets,
retailers and restaurants all
YOU CAN AFFORD TO
CHOOSE from reasonably
taking advantage of fresh
priced homes, whether in
supplies.
rural, suburban or coastal
a
range
winter
of
the
growing
economic
and
managed by Council and
the Community.
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areas. The region’s housing
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what’s on
special events
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WHITSUNDAYS
Wintermoon Festival
2 - 5 May
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow - Proserpine
7 May
Gatorade Clash of the Paddles - Formerly Hamilton Cup
12 - 15 June
Show Whitsunday
27 - 28 June
Cruise Whitsundays Airlie Beach Running Festival 20 July
Rum Bar Regatta Airlie Beach 25 - 27 July
Reef Festival Fire Works 1 August
Whitsunday Reef Festival
1 - 7 August
Airlie Beach Race Week
8 - 15 August
Whitsunday Fun Race
16 August
Hamilton Island Race Week
16 - 23 August
Multihull Rendezvous - Whitsundays 1 - 7 September
Airlie Beach Triathlon - Kids 6 September
Airlie Beach Triathlon - Adults
7 September
Whitsunday Writers Festival
10 - 12 October
Airlie Beach Music Festival
7 - 9 November
Hamilton Isl Triathlon & Ocean Swim
14 - 16 November
MACKAY
Wintermoon Festival
2 - 5 May
Sarina Mud Trials
3 - 4 May
River Rock to Mountain Top Community Festival - Eungella
3 - 16 May
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
8 May
Mackay Home Show & Caravan, Camping Expo
16 - 18 May
Sarina Art Extravaganza
23 - 31 May
Heritage Fair - Greenmount Homestead, Walkerstone
26 May
Mackay Marina Run - Mackay Harbour
1 June
Pioneer Valley Agricultural Show
15 June
Community Gardens Family Weekend 21- 22 June
Mackay Boat Show
21- 22 June
River Session Festival
28 June
Mackay Festival of Arts
12 - 19 July
Sarina Bullarama
2 August
Sarina Show
2 - 3 August
Mackay Beach Horse Racing Festival
8 August
Sarina Festival
13 September
Mackay PBR Touring Pro
20 September
River to Reef Charity Ride
4 October
Grasstree Beach Bike Races
5 October
Pioneer Valley Country Music Festival
3 - 5 October
Global Grooves
26 October
BOWEN
Bowen River Rodeo
6 - 8 June
Bowen Show
24 June
Rolacoaster Ride Bowen to Collinsville & Return 23-24 August
Bowen Family Fishing Classic
20 - 21 September
Bowen Cup - Races
4 October
Bowen Triathlon - Kids
18 October
Bowen Triathlon - Adults
19 October
weekly or monthly
MARKETS - 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH - Mackay
Paxton’s NIght Markets First Friday every 2nd month
- April/June/August/Oct/Dec Twilight Markets - Mackay Surf Club
5:30pm - 9:00pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
MARKETS - 1ST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH - MACKAY
Clermont Markets
8.00am - 12.00pm
MARKETS - 1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - MACKAY
The Hut Markets - Aust. South Sea Islander Hut
Eungella Markets - Eungella Hall - between Apr-Dec
Finch Hatton - Criterion Hotel Grounds
Midge Point Markets - Stan Camm Park
The Leap Markets - Community Hall
12:00pm
9:00am - 1:00pm
9.00 am
8:00am - 12:00pm
MARKETS - 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - MACKAY
Troppo Treasure Markets - Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre
MARKETS - 3RD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH - MACKAY
Marian Markets - Catholic Church Grounds Sunday in the Park - Tropical Sun Garden Lawn 7:30am
8:00am - 12:00pm
2:00pm - 4:00pm
MARKETS - LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Sarina Show Ground Markets 8:00am - 12.00pm
Moranbah Lions Markets 8:00am - 12:00pm
markets
MARKETS - WEEKLY
Lions Club Airlie Beach
every Saturday 7:00am - 1:00pm
plus on days when the Cruise ships are in
Bowen Lions Club Markets
every Sunday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Seaforth Markets
every Sunday 8:30am
Mackay Showgounds Markets
every Saturday 7:30am
Airlie Beach Music Festival
The Whitsundays’ smorgasbord of events means something is on
almost any time of the year. It’s definitely worth considering timing
your holiday to coincide with the Reef Festival or Airlie Beach Music
Fesitval, both world class major events.
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getting here
Most visitors arrive by car or
breaks. To get here faster so you’ve
plane. By car, allow 10-13 hours
got more time on the ground, the
from Brisbane plus breaks. From
major airlines depart from Sydney,
Cairns allow about 6-9 hours plus
Brisbane and Cairns.
pack light!
You need sun
block, a hat, sunglasses, a T-shirt
for snorkelling, casual clothes, a warm
jacket, sandals and soft-soled shoes for
on boats and coral beaches.
Whitsunday Coast Airport
BY ROAD
and forested hilltops to The
trains
The significantly improved
Whitsunday Coast. Watch
and
Bruce Highway takes you
out for the breathtaking
Mackay (for Sarina and
north
Eungella)
from
(1800
specify
872
467)
Proserpine,
Brisbane
to
view
thence
to
Marina just before arriving
your destination. Pre-book
the first Great Whitsunday
in Airlie Beach.
transfers.
destination,
COACH
AIR
Proserpine, Airlie, Sarina,
Proserpine and Bowen.
Jetstar and Virgin Australia
Mackay and Bowen are
offer
Airlie Beach is off the
regular
Mackay,
highway. On Proserpine’s
and
northern
coaches - no need to drive
Barrier
Reef
east for the 20 minute
yourself.
Island)
and
drive
RAIL
commercial
Book on the new and fast
Tigerair
Rockhampton
followed
Sarina,
by
Mackay,
outskirts,
through
turn
emerald
green sugar cane farms
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over
Abell
stops
for
southbound
Point
north
transit
or
Bowen
direct
flights
as
to
Whitsunday
Coast (Proserpine), Great
(Hamilton
Mackay
airports.
brings
you
Emergencies
direct from Sydney to the
Whitsunday Coast. Qantas
also
flies
Island
into
and
Hamilton
Mackay,
Police l Fire l Ambulance
and
DIAL 000
links Hamilton Island and
Cairns.
From Proserpine, it’s a 30-
if normal 000 fails dial 112
minute transfer to coastal
destinations.
Hamilton
Island arrivals get a bonus
picturesque big catamaran
Useful local contacts
transfer to your other island
or mainland destination
for
only a portion of the cost of a
cruise. Or book a spectacular
light
plane
flight
to
the
Police (non-urgent) Link Water Police urgent 13 14 44
4948 8888
mainland. Tranfers should be
Water Police
4967 7222
pre-booked. For Sarina and
Proserpine
4945 9666
Eungella destinations, a wide
Bowen
4761 3500
choice of hire car companies
Whitsundays
4948 8888
are at Mackay airport.
Poisons Info Centre
GETTING AROUND
RACQ
Timetables are free from most
Breakdown Service
receptions for transit buses to
24-hour Road Conditions
get you around and connect
Hospitals
with mainland airports.
Taxi
ranks
are
on
Airlie
Beach’s main street and in the
two major shopping centres
in nearby Cannonvale. Pre-
13 11 26
13 11 11
1300 130 595
Bowen 4786 8222
Proserpine 4813 9400
Mackay
4885 6000
Sarina
4943 8777
booked hire cars can be
Injured Wildlife
collected at the mainland
Fauna Rescue Whitsunday airports and in Airlie’s main
Marine Animal Strandings Hotline
1300 130 372
street.
Wildlife Rescue
1300 130 372
4947 3389
AROUND THE ISLANDS
Inter-island boat connections
can also take you to various
islands and the light plane
For Further Assistance:
fleet
ask at your accommodation or go to
offers
mainland
island
and
transfers.
The
airports can also park and
www.mywhitsunday.com.au
refuel your private plane.
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Now that you have seen what
the stunning Whitsundays has
to offer you, take the next step
in your adventure,
BOOK HERE!
www.airliebeach.com
FREECALL:
1800 677 119

PDF - RACQ Tourist Information Centre

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