PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL
Getting Here
The Whitsundays are closer than you think - by air, road or rail, your yacht is waiting for your arrival.
TWO DOMESTIC AIRPORTS · HELICOPTER & PREMIUM TRANSFERS · SECURE MARINA PARKING
SEEMLESS ARRIVAL
Set on Queensland's central coast — around 1,120km north of Brisbane and 630km south of Cairns — the Whitsundays are simple to reach however you like to travel. Bareboat charters depart Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach, while our superyachts sail from Hamilton Island — and every route here is a beautiful one
Easy to Reach, Impossible to Leave
By Air
Two domestic airports serve the region with direct and connecting flights from major Australian cities. Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine sits around 30 minutes from Airlie Beach, with shuttles meeting every flight.
Hamilton Island Airport welcomes direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane — and if your charter departs Coral Sea Marina, Cruise Whitsundays ferries connect the island to Port of Airlie, a five-minute taxi from the marina.
Where Does Your Charter Depart?
BAREBOAT CHARTERS
Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach — fly into Proserpine, or Hamilton Island + ferry. Prefer to start or finish at Hamilton Island? Your yacht can be delivered or collected there for $965 each way.
SKIPPERED CHARTERS
Hamilton Island — fly direct from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and step almost straight aboard.
Arrive in Style
For a truly seamless start, premium private transfers run from Whitsunday Coast Airport directly to Coral Sea Marina — or arrive the memorable way, by helicopter from Proserpine to the marina. Both can be arranged for any charter; just ask our team when booking.
By Road
The Bruce Highway runs the Queensland coast to Proserpine, with Airlie Beach around 30 minutes on via Shute Harbour Road; Greyhound and Premier Bus both stop in Airlie Beach on the Brisbane–Cairns route.
Once you're here, the car can rest — Coral Sea Marina has ample parking from $12 per 24 hours, or have your car collected and locked in a secure garage while you're on charter, from $204 for three days.
By Rail
Queensland Rail connects Proserpine with every major stop between Brisbane and Cairns — a scenic way to arrive. Buses meet each train for the half-hour run into Airlie Beach, with a short taxi or rideshare to the marina from there.
Sleep Aboard the Night Before
Chartering a bareboat? Ask about boarding the afternoon before departure — settle in, stow your provisioning at leisure, wake up and start your briefing at 8am, half an hour ahead of the standard 8:30am start. Sleep-aboards are subject to availability and pricing varies by vessel, so ask about it when booking.
Find Us at Coral Sea Marina
Shop 18, Coral Sea Marina (North)
Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Open 8:30am – 5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Open 8:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun
Your Yacht is Waiting
However you get here, the Whitsundays take it from there.