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The Whitsundays are located 1,100 kms north of Brisbane and 1,000 kms south of Cairns. (Updated 30/12/4)

 Arrival Time Notes
Cumberland like to ensure that you maximise your holiday time. Your vessel is available for loading at Abel Point Marina from 8.30am. Our briefings are conducted at 9 am or 12 noon. We recommend that you try to organise your trip so that you are prepared by 8.30 am.

For Hamilton Island departures - the vessel will be there no earlier than 11am. If you are flying in later than that your briefing will be adjusted accordingly.

After briefings (usually 2-3 hours) you will be ready to cruise to your preferred overnight anchorage.

If you intend travelling by car - again we recommend being available by 8.30 o'clock on your first day of charter.

 Air Travel

The airports that service this area are Hamilton Island, Proserpine and Mackay.

* Hamilton Island is serviced by QANTAS and Jetstar Airlines. Flights arrive daily from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with Jetstar and with QANTAS from Cairns. For further information, contact QANTAS on 131313 or at www.qantas.com.au or Jetstar at on 131538 or at www.jetstar.com.au
Arrival point is Hamilton Island.

* Proserpine is serviced by Jetstar and Virgin Blue. Flights arrive daily from Brisbane. There are direct flights with Virgin Blue from Sydney on Saturday.
Arrival point is Whitsunday Coast (also known as Proserpine) For further information contact Virgin Blue on 13 6789 or at www.virginblue.com.au. Arrival point is Whitsunday Coast.

* Mackay is serviced by Virgin Blue, QANTAS and Jetstar. There is a great transfer available to transfer to Airlie Beach.
Con-x-ion started operating in March 2004. They charge $44 per adult one way and $80 return. Child (3-14 years) $17 one way and $30 return. They leave mackay at 10.30 or 4.30pm and arrive at Airlie Beach 11.30 and 6.30pm. On return they leave Airlie at 6am and 1pm and arrive Mackay 8am and 3pm which should link with most flights. Book direct on 1300 308718 or at www.con-x-ion.com

Flight details are constantly changing and we suggest contacting airlines direct so you have the most up to date information.

Also check out the car hire details below for a bargain transfer.

 Transfers
Proserpine Airport
 A bus runs to meet all flights arriving. Transfer costs are $15.40 per person with Whitsunday Transit one way. Book direct at www.whitsundaytransit.com.au.
Taxi cabs are available which can hold upto 10 people Cost is approximately $55 to Abel Point Marina. Cabs can be booked in advance on 07-49444944 or email at whitaxi@wilpat.com.au.
A shuttle bus can pickup your crew (and yourself!) and take you to your destination. Cost is from $14.50 per person. All the details at www.whitsundayshuttle.com.au. Book and pay direct at reservations@whitsundayshuttle.com.au phone 07-49461515 or fax 07-49461836.

Hamilton Island
Cumberland can deliver your vessel to Hamilton for $165 each way. The vessel is available from 11am.
Alternatively you can transfer to Shute Harbour from Hamilton Island Airport for $60 per adult ($30 for 4-14 year olds) and then cab/bus to Airlie Beach (about 15kms). All transfers and luggage are looked after. Check out www.fantasea.com.au for all the transfer and booking details. Besides the convenience of picking up your vessel at Hamilton Island if you are flying there it is also economical if you have three or more in your group.

Mackay Airport
See above for the mackay transit bus details.
A private shuttle bus can be organised to pickup your group and transport you to Airlie Beach. Price is $42.50 per adult one way and $85.00 return. $21.25 for a child (4-14 yrs) one way and $85. return. For more info www.whitsundayshuttle.com.au or email reservations@whitsundayshuttle.com.au Phone 07-49461515 (61-749-461515) or fax 07-49461836 (61-479-461836).
A cab is about $220 - book direct on 07-49444944.

Please don't hesitate to contact our office to discuss your best method of transfers.

 Car Hire

All the major car firms are in Airlie Beach along with a couple of local operators. Most will pickup/dropoff at Proserpine and Mackay Airports. Contact them direct for the best deals.
Contact Details are:
Avis - 07-49466318. www.avis.com.au
Airlie Beach Budget Autos - 07-49480300. www.budgetautos.whitsunday.net.au
Europcar - 07-49464133
Billabong Car Rentals - 07-49466911
Hertz - 07-49464687 - www.hertz.com.au
Thrifty - 07-49467727
Tropic - 07-49465216 - tropichire@whitsunday.net.au

 Car Travel

Car parking is very easy at Cumberland's base at Abel Point Marina in Airlie Beach. There are 2 asphalt car parks available.

Security parking (under cover, under lock with valet service) is also available.

Call and book with Airlie Central Secure Parking on 0437-083431 (www.airliecentralsecureparking.com). Cost is $82.50 for 5 nights. $95.00 for 6-7 nights. $12.50 each additional night after that. Rates include pickup and return to Abel Point Marina of either car or the driver. They are located right in the middle of Airlie (about 15 minutes walk from the marina).
Call and book with Whitsunday Airport Secured Parking on 07-49469998 (parking@whitsunday.net.au) - cost is $82.50 for 5 nights. $95.00 for 6-7 nights. $12.50 each additional night after that. Rates include pickup and return to Abel Point Marina of either car or the driver. If you wish to take and return the car to their base (about 10kms from the marina) a reduction of $20 is available.
Call and book with Whitsunday Car Security on 07-49469955 - cost is $100 for 5 days and $10 per day after that.

 Bus Travel
* All major coachlines service Airlie Beach.


 Train Travel
* Proserpine is your arrival point.



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