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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsunday_Islands Whitsunday Islands] are a group of islands within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Barrier_Reef Great Barrier Reef] area in Queensland, Australia. They are a major tourist area and very popular with yacht charterers. | The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsunday_Islands Whitsunday Islands] are a group of islands within the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Barrier_Reef Great Barrier Reef] area in Queensland, Australia. They are a major tourist area and very popular with yacht charterers. | ||
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The name ''Whitsunday'' is derived from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cook Captain Cook’s] [[Whitsunday Passage]] which is believed that he discovered on the day of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whit_Sunday Pentecost] also known as Whit Sunday. | The name ''Whitsunday'' is derived from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cook Captain Cook’s] [[Whitsunday Passage]] which is believed that he discovered on the day of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whit_Sunday Pentecost] also known as Whit Sunday. | ||
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====Cruising the region==== | ====Cruising the region==== | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_fish Stonefish] that can be stepped upon in shallow waters | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_fish Stonefish] that can be stepped upon in shallow waters | ||
| - | ===Charts=== | + | ===Navigation Charts=== |
Uh, it's complicated - there are dozens of them. | Uh, it's complicated - there are dozens of them. | ||
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| + | ''See also [[Queensland#Queensland_Navigation_Charts|Queensland]]''. | ||
===Weather Information=== | ===Weather Information=== | ||
| - | ''See [[Queensland#Queensland Climate & Weather|Queensland]]'' | + | ''See [[Queensland#Queensland Climate & Weather|Queensland]]''. |
====Sources for weather information:==== | ====Sources for weather information:==== | ||
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===Regional Radio Nets=== | ===Regional Radio Nets=== | ||
* ''See [[Queensland#Local_Radio_Nets|Queensland]]'' | * ''See [[Queensland#Local_Radio_Nets|Queensland]]'' | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
===Islands in the Whitsundays=== | ===Islands in the Whitsundays=== | ||
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* [[Funnel Bay]] | * [[Funnel Bay]] | ||
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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| - | + | ==Forum Discussions== | |
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsunday_Islands Whitsunday Islands] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsunday_Islands Whitsunday Islands] | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Barrier_Reef Great Barrier Reef] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Barrier_Reef Great Barrier Reef] | ||
| - | ===Personal Notes | + | ==References & Publications== |
| + | * [http://www.windward.com.au/ 100 Magic Miles] by David Colfelt. This book is the absolute must-have bible for cruising the Whitsunday Islands area of the Queensland coast. The book covers everything from harbours, anchorages, marine protection and national park zones, locations of courtesy moorings, dive and fishing spots, etc. | ||
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* April 2011 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | * April 2011 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] | ||
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Whitsundays Islands Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around the Whitsundays Islands.
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The Whitsunday Islands are a group of islands within the Great Barrier Reef area in Queensland, Australia. They are a major tourist area and very popular with yacht charterers.
The islands are continental that is they geographically belong to the mainland and are not coral cays. They are however surrounded by corals and most of their beaches consist of finely ground coral skeletons.
The name Whitsunday is derived from Captain Cook’s Whitsunday Passage which is believed that he discovered on the day of the Pentecost also known as Whit Sunday.
See also Whitsunday Passage.
Cruising the region
The Whitsunday Islands are an almost idyllic cruising ground. There are numerous islands with lovely protected beaches and anchorages and fantastic coral reefs teaming with tropical fish. Most of the area is part of the Whitsunday Islands National Park and several restrictions are applied. There are areas where anchoring is restricted, to protect the coral, but there are usually mooring buoys which can be used for 2 hours during the day and for an overnight after 4 PM. For information refer to the indispensable 100 Magic Miles by David Colfelt.
Local Dangers
 The deadly Cone Shell |
 Box Jellyfish |
 Irukandji Jelly Fish |
 Drawing of a stonefish |
- The pretty but potentially cone shells found on the beach and shallow waters
- The extremely dangerous box and Irukandji jelly fish prevelent from May to October
- Stonefish that can be stepped upon in shallow waters
Uh, it's complicated - there are dozens of them.
See also Queensland.
Weather Information
See Queensland.
Sources for weather information:
Regional Radio Nets
- See Queensland
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Islands in the Whitsundays
- Bedarra Island
- Border Island
- Brampton Island
- Daydream Island
- Dunk Island
- Fitzroy Island
- Green Island
- Haggerstone Island
- Hamilton Island
- Hayman Island
- Heron Island
- Hook Island
- Lady Elliot Island
- Lizard Island
- Long Island (QLD)
- Magnetic Island
- Orpheus Island
- Whitsunday Island
- Wilson Island
- ... and many, many more.
Mainland Ports and Anchorages
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
References & Publications
- 100 Magic Miles by David Colfelt. This book is the absolute must-have bible for cruising the Whitsunday Islands area of the Queensland coast. The book covers everything from harbours, anchorages, marine protection and national park zones, locations of courtesy moorings, dive and fishing spots, etc.
Personal Notes
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- April 2011 --Istioploos
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