Whitsundays one-week bareboat
- Big game fishing
- Hill Inlet Lookout photography
- Snorkelling one of the many fringing reefs
- Turtle and Dugong spotting
- Relaxing on Whitehaven Beach
Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
A world away from Australia’s arid outback lies a string of idyllic tropical islands, teeming with life and boasting some of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes. These are The Whitsundays—a chain of 74 islands off the Queensland Coast and now home to our Australian* base.
For those wishing to leave the rat race behind, The Whitsunday Islands are the ideal South Pacific paradise to charter yachts in Australia. Home to the famous Whitehaven Beach, this lush, green paradise isle offers fantastic views across the South Pacific, where pods of migratory whales can sometimes be spotted making their way along the East Coast of Australia.
The vast expanse of the Great Barrier Reef runs along the length of Queensland’s coastline and makes up the fringing reef of the iconic Whitsunday Islands. Snorkel and dive this subaqueous landscape, renowned as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and explore the pristine beaches, secluded coves and exhilarating bush walks of these fabulous islands.
*This location is operated by one of our partner bases.
Bareboat routes
Whitsundays one-week bareboatSuggested bareboat itineraries
Charter your own private yacht and sail the Great Barrier Reef on an Australian bareboat charter vacation. More experienced sailors will relish the opportunity to explore The Whitsundays at their leisure, stopping off at quiet, picturesque anchorages and striking out to discover the Great Barrier Reef whenever the mood takes them. A liberating and thrilling way to explore this iconic part of the world.
Experience required
Sailing experience level
1
At least 5 days or 100 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht
Level 1 destinations offer the easiest, most forgiving sailing, ideal for novices and less experienced sailors. Lazy line mooring, line-of-sight navigation and calm conditions mean you won’t sail outside your comfort zone.
Try a skippered holiday
- Relax and let your skipper take charge
- Be as hands on or laid back as you like
- Learn from an expert skipper
- Gain local knowledge and recommendations
- Peace of mind and safety on the water
- Discretion and privacy when you need it
Sailing conditions
| Max temp 50 (°F) | Min temp (°F) | Avg precipitation (mm) | Avg wind speed (knots) | Dominant wind direction Hamilton Island/Great Barrier Reef (Australia) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84 | 77 | 253 | 16 | ESE |
| February | 84 | 75 | 278 | 17 | ESE |
| March | 82 | 75 | 314 | 19 | ESE |
| April | 79 | 73 | 150 | 17 | SE |
| May | 75 | 68 | 145 | 17 | SSE |
| June | 72 | 64 | 62 | 16 | SSE |
| July | 70 | 63 | 45 | 16 | SSE |
| August | 72 | 64 | 24 | 14 | SSE |
| September | 77 | 68 | 15 | 14 | ESE |
| October | 81 | 72 | 40 | 16 | ESE |
| November | 82 | 73 | 58 | 15 | ESE |
| December | 84 | 75 | 114 | 15 | ESE |
Address
6 Bay Terrace
Shutte Harbour
Queensland 4802
Australia
Base opening hours
Mon-Sun: 8am-5pm
Nearest airport
Proserpine Airport
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