Ferry 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 comprises the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and many smaller islands. Covering a total area of 2.97 million square miles, mainland Australia is the world’s largest island. In distance, the continent stretches about 2290 miles from north to south and 2500 miles from east to west, making it the sixth-largest nation after Russia, Canada, China, the United States and Brazil. Australia is divided into six states and two territories. Canberra is the national capital and the centre of government and is located approximately 180 miles south of Sydney in the Australian Capital Territory. New South Wales is Australia’s oldest and most populated state, Victoria is the smallest of the mainland states in size but the second most populated, Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state in size, South Australia is a state in the southern central part of the country which covers some of the most arid parts of the continent, Western Australia is Australia’s largest state by area and Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by Bass Strait and is the smallest state in Australia. Australia currently has a population of almost 23 million people.