Whitsundays Port Procedures and Information for Shipping

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The Whitsunday region is part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. It includes the Commonwealth Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Queensland national park and marine park areas.

The area encompasses the Whitsunday Passage, a number of cruise ship anchorages and numerous island passages, bays, beaches and inlets used by both recreational and commercial craft.

As a destination for domestic and international cruise shipping, the Whitsunday region has a unique mix of environmental features, proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and tourist development.

Whitsunday shipping manual

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Contact information

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Last updated
22 March 2023