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Ferries from Whitsunday Islands to Australia sail approximately 183 times per week. Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferries from Whitsunday Islands to Australia.

How long is the ferry from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

Whitsunday Islands to Australia ferry time ranges between 15 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Australia from Whitsunday Islands?

The fastest ferry to Australia from Whitsunday Islands is with Cruise Whitsundays on the Hamilton Island Marina Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry in approximately 15 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

No, currently there are no car ferries from Whitsunday Islands to Australia.

How far is Australia from Whitsunday Islands?

The distance between Whitsunday Islands and Australia is 3.0 miles (4.8km) and 2.6 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

Whitsunday Islands to Australia ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

The Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferry sails approximately 8 times daily and up to 51 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 16 minutes.

Ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie)

Ferries from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) sail about 8 times daily and up to 51 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 16 minutes.

Whitsunday Islands to Australia Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Whitsunday Islands to Australia

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How much are ferries from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

From   To Average price
Hamilton Island Marina, Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie), Australia 		£139.55Average price
Hamilton Island Marina, Whitsunday Islands
Shute Harbour, Australia 		£111.70Average price
Daydream Island, Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie), Australia 		£93.28Average price

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees.

Ferries from Whitsunday Islands to Australia

About Whitsunday Islands

The Whitsundays are a cluster of islands off the central coast of Queensland, Australia in the heart of the Coral Sea. Sheltered by the Great Barrier Reef, these islands offer peaceful, blue waters and immaculate white sandy beaches. The crown jewel, Whitehaven Beach is widely regarded as the best in the world with its 98% silica sand, fine enough to polish jewellery. Beneath the tranquil ocean lies endless amounts of coral reef and vibrantly coloured tropical fish, but on land, you will find secluded bays, hillside forests and lively towns. They even boast some luxurious resorts suitable for families and couples, as well as budget accommodation tailored for backpackers. The Whitsundays offer an extensive ferry network with multiple routes back to Airlie Beach, the coastal hub for the islands. You can also sail to Shute Harbour on the mainland, which is further south, from Daydream and Hamilton Island.

About Australia

Australia is the world’s sixth largest country, by land area, consisting of the mainland, Tasmania and thousands of smaller offshore islands. For such a massive nation, the population only reaches around twenty-four million, culminating in a huge expanse of breath taking, untouched wilderness, known as ‘the outback’, with almost ninety percent of Australians residing in coastal cities. Sydney, the largest of which, boasts a collection of beaches and trendy bars alongside its iconic Opera House and Royal Botanic Garden. Australian excursions include jaunting off to the Whitsunday Islands for Great Barrier Reef diving, or hopping over to Kangaroo Island for its wonderful National Park, while the Tiwi Islands, in the north, showcase the fascinating Aboriginal way of life. With numerous islands around the Australian coast, travelling by ferry is the best way of reaching the mainland, allowing you to enjoy the brilliant oceanic views along the way.

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