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Whitsundays 10 Day Itinerary

21 pristine new superyacht anchorages in the Whitsundays

Day 1-2: Abell Point Marina – Macona Inlet – Luncheon Bay

Fly into the Whitsunday Coast Airport and enjoy a private helicopter service taking you directly to Abell Point Marina where your yacht awaits. This world class marina has a concierge service committed to ensuring your boating experience has minimum hassle and maximum pleasure. From here it’s a short 2.5 cruise past Pioneer Point and cross the Whitsunday Passage to your first night’s destination at Macona Inlet on Hook Island. The next day check out Luncheon Bay on Hook island for its exceptional snorkelling opportunities.

Day 5-6: Hamilton Island – Turtle Bay – Chance Bay

Your next stop for overnight is Hamilton Island. This modern resort island has boutiques, an exceptional day spa experience at luxury resort, qualia, and plenty of restaurants to choose from. For those golf lovers, take the short trip to Dent island and enjoy 18 holes with a stunning view of the islands for lunch at the club house. Leave Hamilton island and head for Turtle or Chance bay on Whitsunday island, accessing the walking track of the Ngaro Sea Trial from Chance Bay to Whitehaven.

Day 7-8: Shaw Island – Thomas Island – Lindeman Island

From Chance Bay travel south to Burning Point on Shaw Island before exploring Gap Beach and the national park walking tracks of Lindeman island. If you are looking for seclusion the southern anchorages on Thomas and Shaw islands will suit you perfectly. A relaxing picnic on the beach or long lunch on the deck are in order, as you enjoy the tranquillity of these secluded waters.

Day 9-10: Whitehaven Beach – Tongue Bay – Abell Point Marina

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Thomas island before making your way to the iconic Whitehaven Beach, acclaimed as the best beach in Australia, with 5 kilometres of sparkling white sand made up of 98% silica a legacy of a geologic era when the sea level was lower. From Whitehaven anchor at Tongue Bay and enjoy the walk through the rainforest to the interpretive viewing platform overlooking the swirling sands of Hill Inlet. Arrange for the tender to collect you from Betty’s beach and enjoy your last night on the water, before heading back into Abell Point Marina.

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