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Is Cairns near Airlie Beach?
Airlie Beach is 1000 kilometres south of Cairns which means it’s cooler.
What is halfway between Airlie Beach and Cairns?
If you want to meet halfway between Cairns, QLD and Airlie Beach, QLD or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are -19.173496 and 146.576431, or 19º 10′ 24.5856″ S, 146º 34′ 35.1516″ E.
What town is halfway between Brisbane and Cairns?
The city at the geographic halfway point from Brisbane, Australia to Cairns, Australia is Middlemount, Australia.
Is Great Barrier Reef better from Cairns or Whitsundays?
While Cairns is the best place to dive and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays has amazing sailing (we suggest at least a 2 day 1 night to really experience the beautiful area) and you simply must factor in a 4WD tour at Fraser Island.
Can you go from Cairns to Whitsundays?
The best way to get from Cairns to Whitsundays without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 51m and costs $120 – $150. How long does it take to get from Cairns to Whitsundays? It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cairns to Whitsundays, including transfers.
How far is Whitsunday from Cairns?
508 km
The distance between Cairns and Whitsunday Islands is 508 km.
How do I get from Cairns to the Whitsundays?
There’s no better place to start than a trip from Cairns to The Whitsundays. From Cairns head south along the Bruce Highway for about 1 hour and turn right into the town of Babinda. Road signs then direct the way to this gorgeous natural swimming hole, the perfect place to stretch your legs and have some morning tea.
How do I get to Babinda from Cairns?
From Cairns head south along the Bruce Highway for about 1 hour and turn right into the town of Babinda. Road signs then direct the way to this gorgeous natural swimming hole, the perfect place to stretch your legs and have some morning tea.
Can you see the Whitsundays’ best coral reefs from Airlie Beach?
This means you may not get to see very much. The Whitsundays’ best coral reefs for diving and snorkelling are found on their outer reef systems, which are 105km from the Airlie Beach mainland. In comparison, Cairns’ outer reefs are just 50km from the mainland and are visited by more than 20 dive and snorkel tours daily.
Where is the best place to visit in the Whitsundays?
While Cairns is the best place to dive and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays has amazing sailing (we suggest at least a 2 day 1 night to really experience the beautiful area) and you simply must factor in a 4WD tour at Fraser Island.