GETTING HERE

GETTING HERE

Airlie Beach, the mainland town and gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the islands known as "the Whitsundays", is located approximately 1100km north of Brisbane and 700km south of Cairns.

THE WHITSUNDAYS BY AIR

The Whitsundays is serviced by two domestic airports - the Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland at Proserpine (sometimes referred to as 'Proserpine Airport') and Hamilton Island Airport. Jetstar and Virgin service both daily and Bonza twice a week (Sundays and Thursdays). If arriving by air in Proserpine, there are transit buses to your destination at Airlie beach. If you are arriving at Hamilton Island, the ferry will bring you across to the mainland.

Flying into the Mainland (Whitsunday Coast/Proserpine Airport) our preferred pick-up services are Whitsunday Transit and Heart of Reef Shuttles Whitsundays. These services can be booked online at www.whitsundaytransit.com.au or by phone 07 4946 1800 & www.heartofreefshuttles.com.au or by phone 07 4948 2385. Alternatively, there is a booking desk at the airport terminal or Airlie Beach Transport & Tours. Share taxis are available at the airport. These services meet all flights.

Flying in to Hamilton Island Airport, ferries are available to transfer you to the Mainland. Ferry times & bookings are available at www.cruisewhitsundays.com or by phoning 07 4946 4662. Remember to weigh up the cost of this transfer when choosing your destination airport

International access to the Whitsundays is available via connecting flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns. Airlines servicing the region are Qantas/Jetstar and Virgin.

THE WHITSUNDAYS BY RAIL

Queensland Rail: 'Sunlander' and 'Queenslander'. Services to Proserpine depart Brisbane and Cairns several times weekly. The Great South Pacific Express also services this area.

Discover Queensland's tropical beauty in comfort and style aboard the country's most innovative train, the Tilt Train. The new Tilt Train services Proserpine Station with two return services weekly between Brisbane and Cairns. The Tilt Train departs Brisbane Monday and Friday afternoons and Cairns Sunday and Wednesday mornings.

Daylight running of the Tilt Train allows passengers to enjoy the picturesque landscapes in a convenient and comfortable environment.

THE WHITSUNDAYS BY COACH

Greyhound or Premier are services between major cities and Airlie Beach. Both bus companies have several daily services that run northbound from Brisbane and southbound from Cairns. You will need to check with these bus lines for up-to-date schedules as they change regularly.

THE WHITSUNDAYS BY CAR

If you choose to drive to the Whitsundays, the roads are in good condition with some beautiful scenery along the way. The Bruce Highway runs from Brisbane to Cairns. The turn-off to Airlie Beach is 1km north of Proserpine (150 km north of Mackay, 300 km south of Townsville) and is then a 20km trip into the beach town. Bush Village Holiday Cabins are located 350 meters past the Whitsunday Shopping Centre and Hungry Jacks and is clearly sign posted on the right.

Bush Village Holiday Cabins offer affordable Airlie Beach accommodation with a range of self- contained cabins to suit all budgets. Our holiday park of home-style cabins is situated away from the hustle and bustle of Main Street but conveniently located near supermarkets, retail stores, banks and the Coral Sea Marina.