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Inside tip · Airlie Beach & the Whitsundays

Besides Airlie Beach's marinas, Whitsunday island trips also depart from where?

Answer: Shute Harbour

Island tours leave from Coral Sea Marina and Port of Airlie in Airlie Beach, and from Shute Harbour Marina.

Shute Harbour is 10km past Airlie Beach

Hamilton Island, 20km south-east of Shute Harbour, also has an airstrip. Want to sail yourself? Bareboat and private charters leave from Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour and Hamilton Island.

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