SAIL THIS UNIQUE AND MAGNIFICENT REGION OF THE WORLD.

CRUISING ON LUXURY YACHTS AROUND THE ISLANDS OF THE

WHITSUNDAYS.

EXPLORE UNINHABITED ISLANDS ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY BOAT.

SNORKEL THE WONDERFUL CORAL REEFS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT

THE REGION.

DIVE THE OUTER REEF, FISH FOR THAT ELUSIVE CATCH. WATCH

WHALES CAVORTING IN THEIR FAVOURITE AREA.

VISIT SOME OF THE AREA’S SPECTACULAR RESORTS.

PLAY A ROUND OF GOLF ON THE UNIQUE DENT ISLAND GOLF

COURSE. ALL THAT AND MORE AS YOU SAIL AROUND THE ISLANDS

ENJOYING FABULOUS FOOD AND HOSPITALITY.

INTRODUCING YOU TO

“SAIL WHITSUNDAYS”

AN ADVENTURE TO REMEMBER……

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THE 74 ISLANDS OF THE WHITSUNDAYS FORM THE LARGEST OFFSHORE

ISLAND CHAIN ON AUSTRALIA'S COASTLINE. THE BULK ARE

BEAUTIFUL, TROPICAL, DESERTED ISLANDS, WITH ONLY EIGHT

OFFERING A VARIETY OF RESORT ACCOMMODATION ALL WITH THE

GREAT BARRIER REEF AND FRINGING CORAL REEFS AT THEIR DOOR

STEP.

SNORKEL WHITSUNDAYS

WHITEHAVEN BEACH IS A DEFINITE "MUST-SEE" IN THE WHITSUNDAYS.

THE CRYSTAL CLEAR AQUA WATERS AND PRISTINE SILICA SAND OF

WHITEHAVEN STRETCH OVER SEVEN KILOMETRES ALONG WHITSUNDAY

ISLAND , THE LARGEST OF THE 74 ISLANDS IN THE WHITSUNDAYS. IT

DEFINES NATURE AT ITS BEST AND PROVIDES THE GREATEST SENSE OF

RELAXATION AND ESCAPE.

AS SOON AS YOU ARRIVE IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY IT IS THE MOST

PHOTOGRAPHED BEACH IN AUSTRALIA AND HAS BEEN NAMED

"QUEENSLAND'S MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACH" BY 'KEEP AUSTRALIA

BEAUTIFUL' AND QUEENSLAND’S FRIENDLIEST BEACH MORE THAN

ONCE. IN 2011 CNN.COM NAMED WHITEHAVEN BEACH THE “WORLD'S

TOP ECO-FRIENDLY BEACH”

THE BEACHES

MARINE LIFE GALORE, ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN AUSTRALIA WHERE

YOU CAN SEE THESE MAGNIFICENT MONSTERS OF THE SEA AS THEY

CAVORT IN THE WARM WATERS OF THE WHITSUNDAYS AS THEY MIGRATE

NORTH FOR THE WINTER TO HAVE THEIR YOUNG AND TO MATE.

COLOURFUL REEFS FILLED FITH

MARINE LIFE AND VIBRANT

COLOURS, MIXED WITH SUNSETS

& SUNRISES TO DIE FOR…

ANOTHER DAY...ANOTHER BAY

CORAL GARDENS LACE NEARLY EVERY WHITSUNDAY ISLAND, AND THE

GREAT BARRIER REEF IS ONLY A SHORT BOAT OR HELICOPTER RIDE

AWAY. DIVE SITES ARE SPRINKLED UP AND DOWN THE REEF AND

AROUND THE ISLANDS, ABUNDANT WITH TRANQUIL MARINE LIFE. IF

YOU HAVE ALWAYS DREAMT OF DIVING OR SNORKELLING ON THE

GREAT BARRIER REEF, LET SAILING ADVENTURES SHOW YOU SOME OF

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SITES IN THE WORLD.

THE REEF

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

SAILING ADVENTURES

THE WHITSUNDAYS

SUNDAY

Arrive into Hamilton Island and be transferred to your luxury Catamaran.

Following a briefing of the area and a schedule for the week we will depart for our first overnight bay.

MONDAY TO SUNDAY

Breakfast aboard before we depart for our next destination. Lunch will be in one of the beautiful bays or beaches of the Whitsundays. A swim, snorkel, picnic or a shore exploration will be the order of the day.

Our evening stops will be another picturesque island destination where we will anchor overnight in a safe haven with a gourmet meal aboard our boat.

The pattern will continue as days flow into nights while we appreciate the absolute beauty and wonderment that is…The Whitsundays.

ACTIVITIES

SNORKLING, ABORIGINAL CAVES, BEACH WALKING, HIKING, BEACH PICNICS, SWIMMING, FISHING, SUNBAKING, SAILING, DINNERS, READING, RELAXING,

DISCOVERING.

*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DESTINATIONS AND ITINERARY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDENT ON WEATHER AND SAFETY CONCERNS.

SAILING ADVENTURES WILL ALWAYS TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE SAFETY AND COMFORT OF ALL OUR GUESTS BEFORE SUGGESTING A PARTICULAR DESTINATION***.

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS

HAMILTON ISLAND.

The largest of the Whitsunday Island resorts, Hamilton Island offers an experience

like no other: beaches, coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and

wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention.

Hamilton Island’s new world-class facilities the Hamilton Island Golf Club, the

architectural wonder of the Hamilton Island Yacht Club, Spa Wumurdaylin, and

a host of new or refurbished hotels and resorts makes it a fresh and lively place

for resort guests and day visitors. 70% of the island is national park, striking a

balance between extensive holiday facilities and the island’s striking natural

beauty.

CID HARBOUR

Cid Harbour is a large, mostly sheltered, harbour on Whitsunday Island,

Whitsundays. Commonly used by bareboats, crewed charter boats and private

vessels as an overnight stop. Some notoriety attaches to the harbour because in

1878 the general area of the harbour was the scene of a fatal attack on the

ketch Louisa Maria by Aboriginals though the exact location is not known. In

May of 1942, the Allied ships gathered in Cid Harbour prior to and post the Battle

of the Coral Sea. This deep and secluded harbour was a perfect refuge for the

fleet before setting out to battle with the Japanese Navy.

WHITEHAVEN BEACH

Whitehaven Beach is a definite "must-see" in the Whitsundays. The crystal clear

aqua waters and pristine silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometres

along Whitsunday Island , the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It

defines nature at its best and provides the greatest sense of relaxation and

escape.

At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is Hill Inlet, a stunning cove where the

tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours. As the tide

shifts, the white silica sand and turquoise shades of the inlet blend seamlessly to

create a breathtaking view of swirling Whitsunday colours.

TONGUE BAY

The walking track forks to the right to a short walk up the hill to the Hill Inlet

Lookout, which offers spectacular panoramic views of Whitehaven Beach,

Solway Passage and Hill Inlet. The left fork of the track leads to a boardwalk,

which takes visitors over the ridge to Betty's Beach.

SOME OF THE DESTINATIONS WE WILL VISIT DURING OUR SAIL.

BORDER ISLAND

Boasting to be one of the best snorkelling spots in the Whitsundays archipelago, the

coral shelf that surrounds the northern end of the island has many canyons to explore

and a myriad of fish and colourful coral to see. Untroubled by man the fish are

inquisitive so expect to get up close and personal with schools of Red Schnapper,

graceful Butterfly and Angelfish; and where the shelf drops away into a vertical wall of

coral, larger fish of Maori Wrasse, Rays and Reef Sharks. If you fancy trying something

a little deeper then diving along the outer edges of the bay is a truly exhilarating

experience with plenty of caves and overhanging ledges for investigation.

After a morning spent enjoying the underwater treasures, head ashore for some

relaxation. Take the worthwhile hike through the lush green bush to the highest peak

for magnificent views back out across to Whitsunday Island and beyond. Slowly

wander back down to the sandy spit for an early evening al-fresco meal before

heading back aboard for another peaceful nights rest.

HILL INLET

Hill Inlet in the Whitsundays is a stunning inlet located at the northern end of

Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the

Whitsundays. As the tide shifts, the white sand and blue hues of the inlet blend

seamlessly to create a breathtaking mosaic.

Hill Inlet is best viewed from the lookout at Tongue Point on Whitsunday Island. Most

people moor their boats in Tongue Bay, take a dinghy ashore and make the short

uphill walk to the lookout for breathtaking views. If possible, try to reach the lookout

when the tide is low to fully experience the beautiful fusion of colours that emerge.

HOOK ISLAND

Hook Island is a rugged island, mostly national park, with breathtaking lookouts and

excellent snorkelling and scuba diving. The diversity of coral in the fringing reefs on the

northern shores offers excellent opportunities for snorkelling and diving.

A visit to the historical observatory is a must-do, descending nine metres below sea

level to view coral and marine life. Several Aboriginal cave shelters can be found on

Hook Island by following the island walking tracks. Absorb the natural essence of Hook

Island by camping or staying at the Hook Island Wilderness Resort

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS

NARA INLET

Located at the southern end of Hook Island, Nara Inlet is a deep fjord-like expanse,

surrounded either side by magnificent lush green slopes which transcend into the

clear turquoise waters and fringing reef. We will navigate our way to the end of this

scenic and secluded bay where we will find the best anchorage for stepping ashore

and exploring.

No visit to Nara Inlet should be without a trip through the bush to the Aboriginal cave

shelters and magnificent waterfall. In the steep wooded hills surrounding the inlet are

the overhanging caves, which show the signs of Aboriginal habituation going back

some eight thousand years. Bordered on both sides by piles of shells and decorated

with intricate markings and paintings these slices of ancient history are worthy of a

quick stop before moving onwards to the rock pools and spectacular waterfall. The

delightful rainwater filled pools and cool cascading shower of the waterfall provide a

welcome relief from the warm Australian sun and offer a fantastic photo opportunity

so have your camera at the ready.

BUTTERFLY BAY

The wild unspoilt beauty of Butterfly Bay will simply take your breath away. Carved

deep into the mountainous lush hillsides of Hook Island, this spectacular uninhabited

bay offers a sheltered anchorage amongst the warm emerald waters and

picturesque sandy beach.

A designated green zone, this area of the island falls under the Whitsunday Islands

National Park, a World Heritage Site, which protects the extensive reef here making it

one of the best places for snorkelling within the Whitsundays archipelago. So don

your mask and flippers and take to water and explore this magical underwater

kingdom. With some hard corals, giant Maori Wrasse, schools of Parrotfish, rainbows

of reef fish and majestic Manta Rays to see on your travels you’ll need your

underwater camera to remind you of all the colourful marine life you’ve seen.

When you surface for air, take to the dinghy and head ashore for a leisurely picnic

underneath the dappled shade of a mangrove tree and delight in the colonies of

butterflies, which gather here in the shade and along the creek bed. Take one of the

nearby bush trails up to the lookout point for impressive views down over the bay and

surrounding reef before heading back aboard for a sundowner and another restful

nights sleep in paradise.

WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS

OUR CATAMARAN