| "Welcome to the Whitsunday Islands | | | | uppermost in the designers thoughts. |
| Vacation Australia welcomes you to the wonderful | | | | Sail and Dive Holidays: |
| Whitsunday Islands. Our team are able to help you | | | | Sail and Dive vessels are especially fitted out to offer |
| organise your sailing adventure or accommodation | | | | you the ability to not only visit the Whitsunday |
| and create a memorable and unique holiday. The | | | | Islands but also dive the coral reefs of the |
| Whitsunday Islands are situated 20° 4' South | | | | Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The |
| and 148° 5' East and are on the same latitude as | | | | Islands offer colour, soft corals and species of fish |
| Rio de Janeiro, Mauritius and Tahiti. The superb | | | | not often, or sometimes never, found on the Great |
| climate is tropical with an average daily temperature | | | | Barrier Reef. The Reef as it is affectionately known |
| of 27°C. January is the warmest month | | | | offers the reverse. |
| averaging 30°C and July the coolest month | | | | Budget Sailing: |
| averaging 23°C. The wet season is from | | | | For those traveling on a budget we have a large |
| December to March. The water temperature remains | | | | range of sailing holidays, for fantastic prices. These |
| a pleasant 23 - 27°C, the average year round | | | | boats offer great food and service, can carry a large |
| water temperature being an enticing 24°C. | | | | number of passengers, but this is just half the fun! |
| Deluxe Sailing Holidays: | | | | Usually carry between 15 - 32 passengers in a fun |
| Deluxe Sailing vessels are superior vessels offering | | | | and social atmosphere. |
| the passenger comfort and privacy a in small or large | | | | Island Day Trips: |
| group. Most deluxe vessels offer private cabins with | | | | These are day trips that depart Airlie Beach or Shute |
| ensuite's and are perfect for honeymoons or | | | | Harbour for the Whitsunday Islands and the Great |
| romantic getaways. So why not spoil yourself whilst | | | | Barrier Reef. The two big islands in the Whitsunday |
| in the Whitsundays and enjoy your holiday in style. | | | | Group are Hook Island and Whitsunday Island. There |
| Adventure Sailing Holidays: | | | | are about 18 nautical mile from Airlie and the nearest |
| Adventure Sailing includes all different vessels which | | | | reef ""On the Great Barrier Reef"" is a further 18 |
| offer a degree of comfort combined with an exciting | | | | nautical mile to a reef called Bait Reef. Please visit |
| and adventurous sail or cruise. Friendly crew, scuba | | | | here for more information. |
| diving, snorkeling, hiking or maybe even a paddle in | | | | Reef & Island Sceneic Flights: |
| the sea kayak provide for great entertainment and | | | | Enjoy the panoramic views of the Whitsunday |
| memorable experiences. Usually cater for group | | | | Islands and the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort |
| numbers around 12-18 passengers of all ages. | | | | of a seaplane or helicopter. Land at Whitehaven |
| Tall Ship Sailing Holidays: | | | | Beach, The Great Barrier Reef or find a secluded |
| Tall Ships give you a taste into the traditional sailing | | | | cove at one of the many islands. |
| of an era long gone. With classic ships steeped in | | | | Whitsunday Adventure Tours: |
| history, all represent a style of cruising with grace | | | | From sea kayaking, skydiving, crocodile and rainforest |
| and beauty not found on modern vessels. Taking | | | | tours we have something for everyone. The |
| groups of 11 to 34 passengers, these are spacious | | | | Whitsundays offer a diverse range of activities to |
| and comfortable vessels. For travelers seeking a | | | | entertain you whether it be an adrenaline pumping |
| memorable and unique holiday in the Whitsundays. | | | | skydive or a relaxing rainforest walk. |
| Maxi Yacht Sailing Holidays: | | | | Bareboat Charters: |
| Ocean Racing vessels are ex racing vessels (usually | | | | For those visiting the Whitsundays who want to |
| Maxi Yachts) fitted out for overnight sailing. If you | | | | make their own itinerery and travel at their own |
| want the thrill of super fast sailing, snorkeling and | | | | pace, chartering your own vessel is the perfect |
| beautiful beaches and are not too worried about | | | | solution. We have a great selection of yachts, sailing |
| privacy on board then one of these vessels may be | | | | catamarans, motor catamarans and motor cruises. |
| for you. Being ex racers creature comforts were not | | | | Suited for 2 - 10 people. |