Tourism whitsundays, queensland australia, whitsundays. New horizon offers young fun and adventurous 2 day 2 night tours of the whitsunday islands, specialising in scuba diving, snorkelling and the art of fun times. Explore whitsundays airlie beach 2020 all you need to. Whitsundays 74 islands azure blue water this is paradise for sailing. Bella vista on nara house is located in airlie beach, only 1969 feet from the village shops and restaurants.
The jewel in the crown is the 74 islands of the whitsundays, and together with the lively mainland township of airlie beach ensures the whitsundays are perfectly suited for business events of 10. The whitsunday islands are a collection of islands off the central coast of queensland, australia and one of the most popular destinations in the country. Feb 16, 2017 a couple of days out in the open water, exploring the whitsundays. Her 26 guests and 3 crew sleep in a mixture of open plan bunks and private. Dont worry here at sailing whitsundays australia we have plenty of whitsundays day tours available to you. Whitsundays sailing adventure with new horizon 2 day2 night.
For those wishing to leave the rat race behind, the whitsunday islands are the ideal south pacific paradise to charter yachts in australia. Avatars trimaran offers maximum deck space on its 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing tour, catering for 18 to 35 year olds bookme is the home of the epic deals and. New horizon is the ideal trip for those with a sense of fun and a craving for adventure. Here is all you need to know about sailing the whitsundays. Our luxurious tours can include scenic flights, helicopter transfers, reef cruises, snorkelling and more. The whitsundays listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos the whitsundays. A visit to the whitsundays is a feast of the senses, surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore. This thill and chill combo includes 2 nights accommodation at the exclusive paradise cove resort, plus 2 days exploring the whitsundays on the fast and fun wildcat. Avatar is the only commercial sailing trimaran in the whitsunday islands, meaning maximum deck space, lean while sailing is kept to a minimum, trampolines for sunbathing and relaxing while you soak up the whitsundays never feeling overcrowded. The accommodation options of the whitsundays are as many and varied as the islands themselves and the region caters for all types of travellers and budgets offering everything from hotels, bungalows, apartments, suites, resorts and bed and breakfast stays. All tours visit whitehaven beach on whitsunday island. While queenslands stunning whitsundays group is commonly said to consist of 74 individual islands in reality there are roughly 150 in total, many of these are uninhabited and there are thus a far. Sailing whitsundays is an airlie beach based travel agency that offers day and overnight sailing adventures amongst the beautiful whitsunday islands of northern queensland. Avatar sailing whitsundays avatar is one of the fastest sailing vessels in the whitsundays.
Book your whitsundays tours and activities to whitehaven beach and islands with our unique online booking system. From day tours up to 6night liveaboards, deluxe island stay packages to backpacker accommodation. The avatar is the only trimaran in operation for commercial whitsundays. Booking in advance for whitsundays and fraser island. Avatar whitsundays whitehaven beach backpacker sailing tour. Hi all, my friend and i late 20s are looking to go on a sailing adventure around the whitsundays and have been recommended avatar when we said we wanted a chilled experience definitely not a party boat but wanted to steer clear of the traditional sailing options due to her suffering with sea sickness.
Zigzag is a 39ft naiad with 4 engines totalling 1200 horsepower. When avatar sails into a bay in the whitsundays all eyes are on you. You can book all tours online on this site, we have a live availability checker and a cool. Ride to paradise is the ultimate whitsunday islands adventure package. The whitsunday islands are a group of 74 islands that lie off the coast of queensland. Book your whitsundays tours and activities to whitehaven beach and islands with our.
Each trip is slightly different, but most tick off the two big wants for any holidaymaker, whitehaven beach and snorkeling the coral around the islands. Avatar departs every tuesday, thursday, saturday and all your meals,snorkel equipment and stinger suits are included. Here is the tip of hamilton island where the luxurious qualia resort is located. Avatar s trimaran offers maximum deck space on its 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing tour, catering for 18 to 35 year olds bookme is the home of the epic deals and last minute discounts on all holiday adventures. Zigzag whitsundays airlie beach 2020 all you need to know. Scattered like emeralds on aquamarine velvet, the whitsunday islands are one of australias loveliest destinations, an unmatched playground for boaters, divers, campers, fishers and resortloungers. From backpackers visiting the islands on 23 day sailing trips to people traveling the whitsundays on their own boat to those just staying at some of the resorts that dot the islands, anyone who goes up the east coast of australia tends to. With plenty of deck areas to soak up the sun as well as a smooth. Or sailing around the bright blue waters of the whitsundays. The whitsundays are made up of 74 beautiful islands each offering access to the great barrier reef. But two sister ships are running the same tour on monohull yachts, spank me and mandrake go to the same destinations and have the backpacker and student market. These are the whitsundaysa chain of 74 islands off the queensland coast and now home to our australian base. Im traveling alone and am 35 im not a back packer but im not exactly in my twighlight years.
Today explore whitsundays offers 17 different vessels that visit the whitsunday islands. As long as youre willing to travel by foot or golf cart, that is since cars are prohibited on this tiny isle. Whitsundays trip with ozsail whitehaven beach tours. Wanting to pay a trip to australias island paradise the whitsundays but not sure which island is best for you. Nov 07, 2016 we spent 2 days and 2 nights exploring the whitsundays on ozsails sailing boat.
On this whitsundays islands sailing holiday, you can enjoy exploring these superb islands, cruise to whitehaven beach, as well as snorkelling in the great. Whitsundays catamaran tours lowest prices book online. Youll be sunbathing on her luxurious deck space, relaxing in the netting between her three hulls, and taking in views of the stunning whitsunday islands from a. Whitsundays tours latest prices book online live availability. Our skipper craig and deck hand matt were so nice too and very helpful. Start your sailing adventure on avatar whitsundays navigating these beautiful ocean waters that are abundant with tropical sea life. Wed like something with only a few passengers under 18 but not a tall ship type boat dont ask me why, this is my. Im looking for a 3 day, 2 night approx boat tour but am a loss as to which companies to go for.
We are planning a trip to australia where the focus will be chartering a bareboat and sailing in the whitsundays for one week to 10 days. Whitsundays sailing adventure with avatar 2 day2 night. The catamaran tours leave from airlie beach, the time schedules are listed below. Its one of the best places in australia from which to access the great barrier reef, offering plenty of opportunities to sail, dive or snorkel this incredible natural wonder. The greentree ant, also known as the weaver ant is a common sight amongst the bushland and rainforest of the whitsundays. The islands received about 700,000 visitors between march 2008 and march 2009. What is the best time of year for sailing in the whitsundays. Perfectly placed on the edge of the great barrier reef among the 74 whitsunday islands, hamilton island affords visitors the opportunity to explore immaculate beaches and coral reefs unlike any other. For complete information about boating in the whitsundays, refer to the essential sailing guide for the area, 100 magic miles of the great barrier reef the whitsunday islands. Avatar 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing epic deals and last. Australia yacht charter sailing the whitsundays sunsail. Whitsundays travel guide visit the whitsunday islands. A whitsundays sailing adventure is the best way to make the most of what this slice of australia has to offer. Whitsunday islands sailing adventure with wings 2 day2.
Whitsunday paradise explorer is a personalised private boat tour and charter company who can provide you with unique, memorable experiences in the beautiful whitsunday islands without the crowds. Avatar is a 67ft sailing trimaran that was built for racing but now has been converted to take 26 guests on a sailing holiday around the stunning whitsundays islands. There are only a handful of islands where you can stay overnight, most of which offer luxurious accommodation, gourmet food and exclusive. Take a fast boat out to one of the whitsunday islands most chilled out resorts and relax. This enormous stretch of coast is teeming with coral and marine life, while the uninhabited whitsunday islands make for your own private slice of paradise. Includes all meals, fresh linen, snorkel gear, stinger suits, local fees, and legendary crew. Your first stop will be at the northern end of the islands, where you will get the chance to snorkel or dive in some of our favourite locations, such as luncheon bay. Step onto the soft silica sand of whitehaven beach on whitsunday island and hike the many bush trails for 360degree panoramic views, or traverse the ngaro sea trail. Whitsundays and surrounds queensland tourism australia. Plan a romantic getaway or a fun family vacation thats filled with sun, sailing, golfing, snorkeling and diving, all served up with a. Avatar 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing epic deals. The whitsunday islands book small group australian.
This boat is perfect for a charter if you are a group of 8 wanting to visit the whitsunday islands, also great a great boat for honeymoon couples. Avatar whitsundays is the most popular backpacker sailing trip from airlie beach. Sail around the gorgeous whitsunday islands with wings on this epic 2 day, 2 night tour departing from airlie beach tour description sailing around the whitsunday islands is one of the major bucket list items of australias east coast and this 2 day, 2 night trip aboard wings takes in all the highlights. We spent 2 days and 2 nights exploring the whitsundays on ozsails sailing boat. Bookme, whitsundays airlie beach townsville, onestop. The whitsundays are internationally famous for their rugged, greenclad islands, blue waters and white sands. Intercontinental hayman island resort is a unique, luxury resort. Visit and snorkel the whitsunday islands on board the gsl marine whitsundays boat tour, explore whitehaven beach, the hill inlet lookout and snorkel the great barrier reef marine park. Whitsundays trip sail snorkel whitehaven beach avatar whitsundays is the only commercial sailing trimaran in the islands. Availability and booking got a date you wish to travel. Hamilton island air offers helicopter, seaplane and aeroplane tours throughout the whitsundays, great barrier reef and hamilton island area.
Want to see the spectacular whitsunday island or whitehaven beach but have limited time or budget. There are a number of resorts on the islands or the islands can be. Ask any backpacker travelling australia the whitsundays is on top of the list. Start your explorations in airlie beach, the gateway to the whitsunday islands. If you havent heard of this place by now, you need to. If you are spending the night on one of the resort islands in the whitsundays, you will need to ensure you have your island accommodation booked. Explore the iconic whitehaven beach, home to some of australias whitest sands. Whitsunday national park islands nature, culture and. Our experience in this region means that we can take you to places unknown to most operators as well as tailoring a day trip to your individual needs. This tour takes 26 guests sailing around the islands visiting whitehaven beach hill inlet lookout and snorkeling the coralfilled bays in the great barrier reef marine park. We break each one down including what each offers and for who in detail here. After a quite decent mull over our greyhound we woke up excited for our avatar whitsundays tour and watched the sun ascending over mountains enhanced with rich rainforest. The whitsundays region is made up of 74 islands amongst the great barrier reef, in tropical queensland, australia.
The whitsunday ngaro sea trail is a mix of seaways and short walks, crossing south molle, hook and whitsunday islands. Lovely trip to see the whitsunday islands but ever so slightly ruined by the poor and unfriendly attitude of our crew. Sail through the whitsunday islands and explore magnificent whitehaven beach, voted one of the worlds best beaches on this fullday sailing adventure from port of airlie. Whitsundays sailing adventure with avatar 2 day2 night happy. Our fleet of owner operators have a high focus on crew standards, fantastic food, personalized service and a truly individual and unique experience. The six national parks of the whitsundays are whitsunday islands national park, gloucester islands national park, molle islands national park, lindeman islands national park, repulse islands national park and holbourne island national park. Peak season in the whitsundays is july, but it could still be busy over easter and school holidays. Whitsundays boat tour, game changer is the perfect day tour for you. The whitsundays is the heart of the great barrier reef there is literally a famous heart shaped reef. The whitsundays book is a general introduction to the whitsunday islands, including a wealth of detail about local history and the environment the marine habitat, wildlife, geology, vegetation as well as information on all of the activities available in this popular subtropical paradise. Built for speed, but also comfort the avatar 2 day, 2 night whitsunday sailing adventure is one of the best ways to explore these beautiful islands. We hope this helps you to understand more details about each overnight whitsundays sailing boats we offer and whether it would be suitable for you. Finding the best whitsunday island tours can be a pretty tough task there are just so many boats and trips to choose from and plenty of whitsundays tours to narrow down and since sailing on the whitsundays is such a big australia bucket list item youre going to want to make sure you pick the right boat for you theres nothing worse than picking the wrong tour and regretting it. There is plenty to do and see, if youre anything like me then youll find yourself in awe of the regions beauty and never want to leave.
Enjoy a few days of getting wild on a backpacker party boat or chill out on a luxurious, relaxing catamaran on our range of multinight sailing tours or treat. The whitsundays listen and stream free music, albums, new. Avatar whitsundays sailing tour of the whitsunday islands. Avatar 2 day 2 night whitsundays sailing epic deals and. Most adventures visit the surrounding islands and can include. An archipelago of 74 tropical islands, the whitsundays lie just off the queensland coast, next to the great barrier reef. Avatar whitsundays is the only trimaran sailing commercially in the whitsundays. Sail the whitsunday islands, snorkel the great barrier reef marine park, visit whitehaven beach then chill out on the best boat in the. The whitsunday islands are a collection of 74 tropical miniparadises, floating in peaceful waters that double as a marine park and are a gateway to the great barrier reef. The whitsunday islands are most easily accessed from the town of airlie beach on the queensland coast. How to choose a whitsunday islands sailing boat book small. Book whitsundays rainforest retreat, airlie beach on tripadvisor. The tracks across the islands are linked by seaways suited to kayaking, sailing or powerboating.
With the thrill of highspeed sailing through the famous whitsunday islands, swimming and visiting the world famous hill inlet lookout this full day of fun and adventure is the ultimate whitsunday islands experience. January 9 airlie beach, qld, australia our hearts go out to all of those affected by the bushfires throughout australia. Avatar whitsundays 2 day 2 night backpacker sailing tour. Considered one of the worlds top beaches and the most beautiful one in the whitsunday islands, whitehaven beach is a mustsee in the great barrier reef region. The whitsundays, 74 island wonders located in the heart of the great barrier reef, on the tropical coast of queensland, australia. Avatar is the only commercial sailing trimaran in the whitsunday islands, meaning maximum deck space, lean while sailing is kept to a minimum, trampolines.
The best selection of whitsunday tours sailing whitsundays. Airlie beach, whitehaven beach, hill inlet, blue pearl bay, magnetic island if youve heard that the whitsunday islands are among the most beautiful places on earth, then one of our many overnight sailing tours will prove its true. Discover the beauty of the whitsunday islands on this 2 day, 2 night avatar whitsundays sailing adventure departing from airlie beach. Book now with ozsail whitsundays sailing specialists. Small groups of just 8 guests and 2 crew make this experience very personalised. The whitsundays boast 74 idyllic islands that are scattered between the north coast and the great barrier reef. Learn about the whitsundays a group of 150 islands and islets off the subtropical queensland coast are amongst the worlds best cruising grounds. Avatars unique design means she doesnt lean over, so going for a sail doesnt mean youre trapped on the rail. Hop from hamilton to whitsunday or long island, relax on whitehaven beach one of the worlds best beaches or get out on the water in the sailing capital of the country dont forget about the mainland, though. Especially to the amazing volunteers doing fantastic work to help our little friends at the koala hospital port macquarie nsw.
Hayman island is nestled in the spectacular whitsunday islands, close to the great barrier reef, off australias north queensland coast. Discover the beauty of the whitsunday islands on this epic avatar whitsundays sailing adventure departing from airlie beach. With 26 guests and 3 crew, your avatar whitsundays backpacker tour will be the highlight of your travels. We have half day, full day and over night tours available. Experience what the whitsundays has to offer sailing the stunning islands we call home. With options to suit singles, couples, families, friends and groups, each type of accommodation enjoys its own great range of facilities. If you have never been on a racing yacht before, this can be a very fun experience. Whitsunday day trips are the perfect way to visit the whitsundays islands. Avatar 2 days 2 nights whitsundays overnight sailing tour. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
Im daydreaming about being anchored off the famous whitehaven beach and spending the day swimming and snorkelling in that stunning blue. Cruise whitsundays takes you to many places and also a catamaran called camira and a pontoon on the reef at knuckle reef. Zigzag whitsundays is a 1 day tour of the whitsunday islands including whitehaven beach, south whitehaven lookout, stunning snorkel locations and an island resort. Whitsundays sailing adventures airlie beach 2020 all you. The whitsundays s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Australias finest cruising grounds, the whitsundays, offer scores of protected anchorages each within easy reach of the next. From exploring the worldrenowned great barrier reef to relaxing on pristine beaches, our local whitsunday experts are here to help you with every aspect of your holiday to. She is the only trimaran available for charter in the whitsundays so if youre after something different, come experience the incredible speed of avatar as you snorkel and sail the world heritage listed whitsunday islands. Plan a romantic getaway or a fun family holiday thats filled with sun, sailing, golfing, snorkeling and diving, all served up with a. One of australias most iconic destinations, the whitsundays are a group of 74 jewellike islands that sit right in the heart of the great barrier reef. Whitsunday islands welcome to the heart of australias great barrier reef littered with 74 islands including globallyknown hamilton, hayman and daydream islands. The green ant is famous for the elaborate nests it constructs in the hanging branches of trees, and also for the ferocity and territorial aggression it displays to any attacks or intrusions. Avatar is the only trimaran charter vessel here in the whitsundays and was built for speed, however it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation both above and below deck. Explore the whitsundays holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Which boat tour to book for a not back packer sort. Avatar 2 days 2 nights whitsundays overnight sailing. Avatar whitsundays is feeling determined at ozsail. Whitehaven beach and island all inclusive day tour zigzag whitsundays. This whitsundays island is the most northern island in the whitsunday islands group and is renowned for its elegance and superior location. Whitsundays sailing adventures wsa offers the most diverse range of quality crewed sailing and diving tours in the whitsundays and great barrier reef marine park. The whitsunday islands are a highlight of most backpacker east coast adventure.
Swim with sea turtles and rainbowcoloured fish, sail the clear waters of the great barrier reef and sink your toes into the worlds most beautiful beach on a tropical whitsundays holiday. Whitsundays backpacker tour islands sailing whitehaven. There are several types of accommodation types and rooms per island ranging from mid to high end. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. I sailed around some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Prices are calculated as of 20200316 based on a checkin date of 20200329. Your 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure in the whitsundays on board avatar will take in all the highlights that this part of australia is famous for from hill inlet lookout to whitehaven beach and were sure itll be one of your favourite adventures on the east. Being one of the most popular tours on the east coast of australia, backpackers travel from all corners of the globe just to take part in this unequalled whitsunday adventure that will have you laughing, exploring and making memories to last a lifetime. The whitsundays travel queensland, australia lonely planet. Perfect for guests aged between the years of 18 35, spend 2 days and 2 nights on board the fastest overnight charter boat in the whitsundays. Hi, ive posted before about a three day whitsundays sailing trip and have narrowed our choices down to a few boats. Avatar best boat for whitsundays ozsail, airlie beach.
These day tours are mostly fastpaced boats that maximize your day on the water. Why not explore the whitsundays on one of our whitsunday day tours. This 4 bedroom holiday house features 2 balconies offering sea and mountain views. Book whitsundays catamaran tours at the lowest prices. There are 74 different islands gathered in this area all with close access to the great barrier reef. The whitsundays visitor guide 2016 by vink publishing issuu. Whitsunday islands sailing adventure 2020 airlie beach. The whitsundays book 100 magic miles100 magic miles. Outside then, you will have no problem just turning up. Once you have chosen the boat and the date you wish to travel on just fill out the booking form and proceed to the payment page. The avatar is the only trimaran in operation for commercial whitsundays sailing. We have packages available for students and backpackers, families, large groups and even high end options. This 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure with the crew of new horizon ticks off all the whitsundays must dos including whitehaven beach, hiking to the.
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