
Whitsundays
Ever thought you would go on a business trip to paradise? It is possible. Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef off the North East coast of Queensland, the Whitsundays are a group of 74 tropical islands. Work and play amongst pristine national parks and the protected waterways of the Coral Sea, which are home to splendid Heart Reef and the sparkling sands of Whitehaven Beach. There are world-class resorts for you and your colleagues to stay at, both on the islands themselves and on the mainland. Each venue has its own distinctive character, from intimate island retreats through to resorts specialising in sporting, leisure and team-building activities. And where else in the world gives you the chance to dress in tuxedos, tiaras - and bare feet? Hold a beachside gala dinner for your colleagues, and anything is possible. If you want to plan a business meeting that means something special, there is no better venue than paradise itself. So, choose the Whitsundays for a business event you will never forget.
Weather: The Whitsundays enjoy a warm, tropical climate all year round. Distances: Brisbane is one and a half hour flight, Sydney is two and a quarter hours and Melbourne is just under three hours from Hamilton Island. Airport: The area is served by two airports - Proserpine and Hamilton Island. Proserpine Airport is 40km from Airlie Beach, the main resort town on the coast. Average Costs: Transfers from Proserpine airport to Airlie Beach cost $A17 by shuttle bus. Island transfers from Hamilton Island cost $A32 by boat. Transport: Ferries meet all flights to Hamilton Island and transfer guests to the resort islands. Shute Harbour, 11 km from Airlie Beach, is the gateway for ferry services from the mainland to the islands. Light aircraft, helicopters and seaplanes also offer island transfer services.
The Whitsundays enjoy a warm, tropical climate all year round with the occasional tropical shower from December through February. The average temperature is 27 degrees Celsius. Keep clothing light and casual.
° C = Celcius Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - climate averages
Time Zones: The Whitsundays and the state of Queensland operate under Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST). Eastern Standard Time is ten hours ahead of GMT. Daylight Savings:
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