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Whitsundays
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With lush green islands protected by the Great Barrier Reef, calm seas and balmy tradewinds, the Whitsundays is a sailor’s paradise.
The Whitsunday Islands are tucked between the tropical coast of Queensland and the great Barrier Reef so the sea stays calm while the balmy tradewinds are perfect for sailing. Take a week or two to explore the magical Whitsunday islands, renowned as the finest region in Australia for cruising and sailing.
Where can I sail in the Whitsundays?
Airlie Beach 
From the base at Airlie Beach , just 20 minutes from Proserpine, you have easy access to the Whitsunday Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Most of the 74 islands are uninhabited pristine national parks, but there are over 7 island resorts where visiting yachtsmen are welcomed ashore. Secluded anchorages are seldom more than 1 hour apart. Go snorkelling over dazzling reefs, walk on lonely beaches, hike on bush tracks or go whale watching July - December.
Nautilus Yachting can package your yacht charter with flights from the UK or add a yacht charter to your existing holiday plans.Why not add a week’s sailing in the Whitsundays to your trip “down under”.
What's the weather like for sailing in the Whitsundays?
Situated on the same latitude as Tahiti, you can expect sunny tropical weather all year round, with temperatures seldom below 20 degrees even in the winter months. Windiest during March - May when SE trades prevail at about 20 knots. Lighter E-NE breezes September - December.
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