Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $280 and takes 19h 42m. We had spoken on Skipr.net three months previous. Clear All. there is no physical marker, from Tin Can Bay Coast Guard & checked the surf at way pt. PPP. Check out these flights to other Destinations. BNE. I left Brampton 0200hr 08.09.15 for the 70nm trip to Airlie Beach arriving at 1200hr. The Whitsundays certainly delivers on its tagline with 74 Island Wonders to choose from, so you’ll want to be selective in where you want to go. The channel into Pancake Creek snakes a bit – I followed the pink line on the Navionics chart which matched the marker buoys in the water exactly. There are a variety of options to choose from – take a quick sail out of Airlie Beach, enjoy a full-day snorkelling tour, or even live aboard a boat in the Whitsundays for a few days. No crabs here but Ron caught some salmon which he shared with me. Book. Here’s our pick of the best last minute flights. 1400hrs. From $189 If Using Promo Code – WIRSF20 at Checkout. Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie with a voyage via jet boat. Here is a video of my journey from Brisbane to Whitsunday :- I caught a bonito outside of 1770 & shared that with Ron & Vernon. The north end of the Narrows is very wide. I left Manly, Brisbane, on 08.06.15, sailing & then motoring to Tangalooma for the night. Mackerel is a really nice white flesh. Be the captain of your own ship on a “bareboating” holiday, in which you hire a boat and sail yourself around the Whitsunday Islands (the name "bareboat" describes boats that don't come with a crew). of water. The Whitsundays to Brisbane is approximately a 1200km drive. The hardest part is choosing how to fit it all in. Secure a cabin on this effortless, sensational-value short cruise to the Whitsundays and back! Wed 16 Dec. BNE. sailing from Brisbane to hometown Townsville & maybe return. Hi Alan, The hardest part is choosing how to fit it all in. Whichever option you go for, be prepared for stunning views! I sailed about 2 miles off the coast, whereas Ron went about 5 miles out. The sail north was good with light southerly breezes all the way to Wide Bay Bar. After four days working (I did have some internet) I left Pancake creek for Port of Gladstone Marina, where I stayed a week working & sitting out the forecast strong SE winds. It was here I met Ron Hastings on his Manitou 33 centre cockpit yacht called Irene Beatrice (there is something appealing about female names for yachts). My heart was pumping, but after passing the prescribed 100m north of way pt. Helpful. I received way points A & B as GPS coordinates, i.e. Tue 15 Dec. PPP. (NORTH SIDE), I was keen to look around the Sandy Straits so left Tin Can Bay on 27.06.15 heading for Gary’s Anchorage. More crabs for dinner. B I thought that was easy. You rent a boat and take it sailing without the help of a hired skipper or crew. Pancake Creek is a great place to watch the sun setting, however due to strong tides every yacht swings with the tide but then the winds play havoc so end up being side onto the current. I couldn't recommend this more highly. Visiting the Whitsunday islands is a must-do for families who book cheap flights to Proserpine. 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. Brisbane to the Whitsunday Islands. Cruise Whitsundays operates 2 routes, Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina runs 20 times per week & Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marina about 3 times daily. Read more. FLASH SALE: Cruise to the Whitsundays from $88pp per night! Whitsunday Island is home to Whitehaven Beach, famed for its pristine white silica sand, and some of the world's most perfect beaches. That’s not all, though, as the vast outback awaits those looking for peace and quiet away from the bustling tourist hotspots, which is also home to the spectacular Ayers Rock, known by its aboriginal name of ‘Uluru’.As an isolated island country fringed by islands and archipelagos, Australia offers a great number of domestic ferry routes. The marina was being dredged due to serious silting. Tue 15 Dec. BNE. A drivers licence and common sense is sufficient. Day 7: Whitsunday Islands/Airlie Beach Expected forecast today is; peace, serenity, paradise, and lots of gorgeous views. You will strike adverse weather at … Brisbane is a long way from the Whitsundays... About a 10-12 hour min drive. Whitsundays by boat will not disappoint 31st Oct 2020 5:00 AM 0. The problem with our cruising timetable is that awful four letter word, ‘work'. Petrol. I walked over the hill to the estuary (which acts as a cyclone hole) & saw a rather large yacht, Joshua-C, being refurbished & will be floated out on the spring high tide (4m+) end of September. who spent some time at the lighthouse. Our boat headed to Dumbell Island, where we spent about an hour exploring the reefs around the Whitsundays. Compasses, dividers, rulers and charts are provided onboard. I managed to put up the spinnaker in a 10 kn breeze & lowered it a couple of hours later without getting it wet. Best to fly to Mackay or Prosperpine or Cairns and get on a cruise from there. I had to work so never made the time to do the walk. Direct. No journey that involves driving from Brisbane to Cairns would be complete without a stop in this picture-perfect paradise, so use this day in Airlie Beach to grab yourself a last minute deal for a Whitsunday sailing trip. I stayed that night well inside Pelican Bay (the boat symbol in the picky below)before preceding to Tin Can Bay Marina the following day for 2 nights. I had replace the impellor before leaving Mooloolaba when I noticed white smoke from the exhaust. Jetstar. Whitsundays Scenic Flight . He did have his mast head light on but I still hit him at low speed. All the best Rose. It’s never too late to book a trip. English / Chinese × Let's make a booking! Arriving in Australia from Noumea, Scarborough Marina, just north of Brisbane was a very convenient place to check in. 6 November Wednesday Sailed back to Airlie in a SE 25 wind against the tide making this a punishing sail slamming down on the short waves saying **** I hope it is not all like this on the sail back to Brisbane. Hi Martin, travelling at 5kn & the distance to cover to get to a place by midday often means travelling at night. Wow, there was Airlie, but I had to negotiate Funnel Bay – no wind around me except 20kn bullets from Funnel Bay. On 13.07.15 Ron & I left the lower reaches of Burnett River at midnight for a sail to Pancake Creek 65nm to the north or 14.5hr sailing. 50lts. Travel On ZigZag The Fastest Whitsundays Boat; 30 Minutes Boat Rise Each Way; 90 Minutes At Resort; Optional Dinner Packages; Resort Bar Open For Cocktails; Book Now & Info. 2,409 Power Boat Boats for Sale in Whitsundays, Queensland. In an otherwise nice marina, we ended up parked next to the very ripe smelling local fishing boats that attracted flocks of birds looking for leftovers. We would swing 180 degrees with the tide. Fraser Island can be accessed by ferry from either Rainbow Beach or Hervey Bay. I left Urangan at 1000hr. I caught mud & blue swimmer crabs most nights with the pot attached to Ophelia. to . Whitsundays by boat will not disappoint 31st Oct 2020 5:00 AM 0. It pays to work the tides entering & leaving Gladstone as the current is very strong – for a small motor like mine 10HP Bukh. Two hours out of Rosslyn the temp. on 04.07.15 motor sailing to the Port of Bundaberg Marina, arriving at 1830hr., for the night, before heading up the Burnett River to Bundaberg town to meet up with Ron. Marsha of s/v Strider stretches her wings with anticipation Free as a Bird! Featured; Price (Low to High) Price (High to Low) Length (Low to High) Length (High to Low) Year Made (High to Low) Year Made (Low to High) Make (A-Z) Make (Z-A) Last Updated; Most Recent; Refine Search. It was rather rolly north side of GKI as per Alan Lucas book. Hamilton Island is car-free, so one of the most efficient (and fun) ways to get around is via golf buggy. Delivering a boat involves getting that boat to a particular place by a particular date. I caught two small ‘throw backs’. It was very nice sitting at the Waterline Restaurant and Capricornia Cruising Yacht Club having a coffee or beer. The town centre marina was washed away in the last floods but one public & one private pontoon has been built since, where you can get fresh water. I shared my mackerel with Ron. I have caught lots of mud & blue swimmer crabs from Mooloolaba north (except The Whitsundays) & have searched the internet for recipes – my favourite would be Singapore Chili Crab which has stretched to Singapore Chili Bonito & also Mackerel. For 2 days and 2 nights, you will get to join a boat trip to the Whitsunday Islands! The best way to explore the Whitsundays is to jump aboard one of our multiday sailing boats. I arrived GKI at 2250hr & anchored not far from Ron. The tides were wrong for us to call into 1770. I also met a couple from Adelaide on their way round Australia, in their yacht called Venture. I left Ophelia at Rosslyn for the month of August while I flew back to Melbourne & continued my ‘holiday’ in Bali for 2 weeks. After reading Chakana’s blog, I had to ‘do the Narrows’ so on 25.07.15 at 1000hr I left Gladstone with tide in same direction, past the $12 billion developments, Graham Creek & eventually ran aground – it was still only half flooding tide. I looked for Chakana name  but never found any. The weather in Rosslyn was sunny & 23 deg. The Whitsundays are made to be explored by boat. You’ll be shown how to use the Whitsunday Chart , tide charts and the navigation devices on your boat so you’ll know exactly where you’re going. There are 2 ferry routes operating between Australia and Whitsunday Islands offering you combined total of 41 sailings per week. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. As I work from Ophelia I only have a certain time frame to get to the next place with internet. I also picked up the repaired autopilot from a Raymarine dealer – no more hand steering. He eventually left & sailed up the east side of Curtis Island ending up at Great Kepple Island. I spoke with the local guys on their stink boats – one was caught in the December 2010 floods & survived – the biggest problem was very large tree trunks half submerged. So at midnight 04.09.15 I started the final leg of my dream to sail to The Whitsundays. Top Deals East Coast Tours. Cruise Whitsundays operates 2 routes, Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie) to Hamilton Island Marina runs 20 times per week & Shute Harbour to Hamilton Island Marina about 3 times daily. Set sails to meet up with my friend Don Taylor in Sid Harbour Wind ESE 20-25 dead into the wind and against the tide by 4pm. Depending on where you are along the coast, a short ferry ride is all it takes to reach the Great Barrier Reef, Kangaroo Island, Tasmania and many more wonderful destinations. One can buy a crab pot for $25 (as I did) & leave rust stains on the deck or pay $50 for a fully galvanised pot. I bought my first ever outboard in Rosslyn – a 2.3HP Honda for $200 knowing I had to organise a new carburetor ($230) while in Melbourne. Whitsunday to Brisbane Stratos Log: 7 November Thursday 1300hrs. A long one to Brampton leaving Middle Percy at midnight 06.09.15 for the 70nm trip arriving about 1500hr. I rowed my dinghy up Kawana Waters Canal to Lawries Marina & walk to Kawana Shopping World & back. I worked for 2 days but could not get reliable internet so had to say goodbye to Ron & head for Rosslyn Bay. The waters around the Whitsundays Islands are a Mecca for cruisers, yachting, sailing and power boating. Hook Island is mostly national park too, and is known for its wonderful snorkeling terrain. I caught two small ‘throw backs’. The tides are 3m. ( Log Out /  For example, you have the distance calculated for a road trip, for a bike ride, walk or public transport (bus, Metro, Train, Tram). Looking for something more adventurous? I had to wait until 04.09.15 for installation. Route map. Below we have mapped out the perfect itinerary including a couple of must do’s on your way! WIDE BAY BAR & INSKIP PT. No crabs here either. Sit back and relax as the sun drifts below the horizon on board our purpose-built catamaran. The simplest option could be to charter a bareboat. You will have to pack a small bag to bring along with you. The best Whitsundays boat is hard to choose isn’t it? I left for Urangan. BNE. Motored into Able point Marina to fill up with fuel and water 25lts. The Whitsundays, 74 Island Wonders located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, on the tropical coast of Queensland, Australia. We are the experts a large group bookings. In this page you have other information about the distances between these places and the travel duration. One can buy a crab pot for $25 (as I did) & leave rust stains on the deck or pay $50 for a fully galvanised pot. directions_boat Cruise in Brisbane & Airlie Beach. A drivers licence and common sense is sufficient. Travelling from Cairns to Cooktown to Lizard to TI via the reef will be one of those times. You don't need a boating licence to hire a bareboat. After working & looking for internet at Kingfisher Resort & crossing the straits to Susan River, where I caught my first spotted mackerel, I left for Urangan. Soak up a spectacular Whitsundays sunset on this leisurely 1.5 hour sailing experience. Tours include pick up from your accommodation, and all meals and fees are included on your tour. After working & looking for internet at Kingfisher Resort & crossing the straits to Susan River, where I caught my first spotted mackerel. I have been told by local sailors a local dude has ridded The Whitsundays of all crabs including females. Depending on your price you can hire a yacht in the Whitsundays too. Save search Sort by: Featured. Brisbane is a great place to live in, but … Motored into Able point Marina to fill up with fuel and water 25lts. It may seem expensive, but if you tally the cost of taking your own boat north, you may be surprised. More crabs for dinner. I went ashore to view the re-built ‘A’ frame with its collection of memorabilia. I returned on 28.08.15 hoping the pulpit was fully repaired & installed – no it wasn’t. He gave me his GPS coordinates. I sailed about 2 miles off the coast, whereas Ron went about 5 miles out. Whitsunday Coast. There were lots of boats at anchor & an interesting walk around Dingo track. I am Sailing from Brisbane to the Whitsundays on an old SpaceSailer 20. SAILING BRISBANE TO THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS. The journey north from Brisbane is more than 1000km and will take at least 12 hours. The lighthouse keepers change every six weeks or so. I note that you always seem to leave an anchorage late at night or early morning. With daily flights between Brisbane and Whitsunday Coast, you can be snorkelling through the protected reefs in just 1h 45 min. With plenty of space onboard for guests to roam around, sunbathe, or perfect your backflips off the back of the boat, Apollo is an action-filled home away from home in the Whitsundays. Ron is a nurse with Queensland Health & is on long service leave til Xmas. I saw a number of whales about 2nm distant & one jumped clear out of the water. The most convenient way to travel to the region is a flight to either the Proserpine airport, known as the Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) or the Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) and then ferrying across to the mainland. If you are travelling south along the East Coast, Hervey Bay is about 870km south of the Whitsundays – … I enjoyed Pancake Creek with light SE breezes. Next month $140. See reviews and photos of boat tours & water sports in Brisbane on Tripadvisor. The tides were wrong for us to call into 1770. BRISBANE to CAIRNS ... We had dugongs coming around the boat while cleaning the bottom and enjoyed the sunsets. I hired a mooring for $50/wk 200m from a member of The Whitsunday Sailing Club who seems to organise the vacant moorings. You go with friends or family and with our advice, you’re free to take your boat anywhere you like in th e designated waters of the Whitsunday Islands.Head from one special spot to another or spend a night on one of the island resorts – it’s all up to you. Post that, its time for a snorkel. I stayed for 2 weeks working most of the time & waiting for the generator to be repaired & the final oil/diesel engine leaks to be fixed. He was left behind a bit, due to south flowing current I guess. I stayed at Urangan for three days while working. 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. Yippe I made it & had a rather large scotch to celebrate. Australia is the 6th largest country in the world, situated between the Pacific and the Indian Ocean.Surrounding the 35,000 km mainland coast are numerous islands including the enormous Tasmania to the south and the world-renowned, beautiful Whitsundays to the northeast.With nearly all the major settlements situated along the coast, you can find beachfront hangouts, superb seafood and trendy art scenes in all the big cities. He was left behind a bit, due to south flowing current I guess. 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