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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Cruise Whitsundays provides the ferries from Whitsunday Islands to Australia. Whitsunday Islands Australia ferries run about 161 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

Ferry time from Whitsunday Islands to Australia can vary between 15 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes. Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

The fastest crossing by ferry from Whitsunday Islands to Australia is with Cruise Whitsundays, on the Daydream Island Shute Harbour ferry in approximately 15 minutes.

Can I take my car on the ferry from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

Currently it is not possible to take your car on the ferry from Whitsunday Islands to Australia.

How far is Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

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

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

Ferry price from Whitsunday Islands to Australia is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

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

Hamilton Island Marina Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) ferries sail approximately 7 times daily and up to 47 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 17 minutes.

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

Ferries from Hamilton Island Marina to Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) sail around 7 times daily and up to 47 times weekly with a duration of about 1 hour 17 minutes.

Whitsunday Islands to Australia Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Whitsunday Islands to Australia

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Whitsunday Islands Australia ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Whitsunday Islands to Australia?

From To Average price
Hamilton Island Marina, Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie), Australia 		$184.86Average price
Daydream Island, Whitsunday Islands
Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie), Australia 		$117.66Average price
Hamilton Island Marina, Whitsunday Islands
Shute Harbour, Australia 		$188.68Average price

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 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.

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