Whitsunday Coast

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an unlimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of other countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs.

If you are looking to visit the Whitsunday Coast when temperatures are most pleasant and there is the lowest chance of rainfall, you should visit in spring, preferably in September. However, this is also the time when most tourists can be expected to arrive. The conditions are perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkelling and hiking.

Public transport on the Whitsunday Coast is easy and reliable. Whitsunday Transit buses run regularly between spots like Airlie Beach, Proserpine, Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket and Shute Harbour. Greyhound buses run between Bowen and Arlie Beach.

There are plenty of taxis available throughout the area. Mackay Whitsunday Taxi is one reliable option.

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.