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Passport/Visa
The guide was updated: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 all other world 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.
Useful Information
- Website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/visit
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
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Whitsunday Coast Airport, also known as Proserpine, is the nearest airport to the Whitsunday Coast. It lies 26 km away from Airlie Beach which equals roughly 30 minutes by car. Both taxis and busses meet all flights.
There is a shuttle bus to Airlie Beach. One-way and return tickets available.
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Passport/Visa
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 all other world 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.
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Best Time To Visit
If you are looking to visit the Whitsunday Coast when temperatures are the most pleasant and there is the lowest chance of rainfall, you should visit in spring, preferably in September. However, this is also the time where most tourists can be expected to arrive. The conditions are perfect for all kinds of outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkelling and hiking.
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Public Transport
Buses and trains operate in the town of Proserpine. There are also services to Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Coast.
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Taxi
There are plenty of taxis available throughout the area. Here is one option — Mackay Whitsunday Taxi.
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Post
There are plenty of post offices located at the Whitsunday Coast.
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Pharmacy
Airlie Beach Day & Night Chemist
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Telephone
Country code: +61
Area code: 07
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Electricity
230–240V / 50Hz
Plug type I (Used in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Argentina and others)
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