There is usually only 1 departure daily as we need the high tide to access most beaches around the Whitsundays as they have fringing reefs out the front that are exposed on lower tides. Special Charters can be arranged to some locations for larger groups.

Before you visit

• Clean out your camping gear before packing up for a trip to the islands.
• Sweep out tent floors, concentrating on the corners, stitching and hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro.
• Wash down dirty tent poles and pegs to stop soil pathogens from spreading onto the islands.
• Give backpacks, raincoats and hats a thorough clean.
• Check and remove seeds and soil from your shoes.
• Ensure no mice, rats, toads, geckoes, ants and other insects (and their eggs) are hiding on your vessel, your aircraft or in your luggage, food, equipment or supplies.
• Leave pets on your vessel or at home. They can harbour fleas, ticks and other pests. Domestic animals aren’t permitted in national parks, or on some beaches adjoining national park islands.

When on an island

• Stay on the marked walking tracks to avoid spreading weeds across the island.
• Always clean up before you move from one island to the next.
• all rubbish must be contained and brought back to the mainland for either recycling or proper disposal.

For more info please visit

https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/reef/islands-biosecurity/be-pestfree