Why go
- Suburb of Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY).
History
Shute Harbour is a coastal locality and harbour in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. It has port facilities and transport options for people seeking to access the Whitsunday Islands and holiday destinations.
Where to stay
4-star hotel · wi-fi · 25 Ocean View Avenue, 4802 · coralsearesort.com
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54 Harbour Ave, Shute Harbour QLD 4802, Australia · coralpointlodge.com.au
Warrain St, Shute Harbour QLD 4802, Australia · whitsundayholidayrentals.com.au
Daydream Island, Whitsundays QLD 4741, Australia · daydreamisland.com
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hotel · sunlitwaters.com
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guest house · 37 Airlie Crescent · whitsundaymooringsbb.com.au
7 Passage Ave, Shute Harbour QLD 4802, Australia
Australia
12 Bay Terrace, Shute Harbour QLD 4802, Australia
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guest house · airliewaterfrontbnb.com.au
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guest house · 9 Warrain Street
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 12:00-20:00; We-Su 12:00-21:00 · 293 Shute Harbour Road · beaglespizza.com.au
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 11:30-22:00; Su-Mo, Th 07:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-23:00 · 287 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 · paradisoairliebeach.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Fr 06:30-17:30; Sa 06:30-20:00 · 1 Shingley Drive · the-kiosk.edan.io
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa 06:30-14:00 Features: vegan options
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:15-17:00 · 287 Shute Harbour Road
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 06:30-11:00; Tu-We off; Th-Su 06:30-10:30,15:30-20:30 Features: outdoor seating
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-21:30 · 370 Shute Harbour Road · newzealandnatural.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 12:00-22:00
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-14:30; Su 07:00-14:30 · 273 Shute Harbour Road · wisdom-cafe.com.au
Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-10:00,12:00-20:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-16:00 · 370 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 · fruitsnrootz.com.au
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:30-15:00 · 273 Shute Harbour Road · sisterscornercafe.com.au
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:30; Sa 07:00-12:00 · 14 Paluma Road, 4802 · betterbodycafe.com.au
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Cafe · cafe · villagecafe.com.au
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-17:30 · 356 Shute Harbour Road, 4802
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Cafe · cafe · Shingley Drive
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
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Airports
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) 19 km to the centre
Hamilton Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne, Sydney*
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Cairns*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 33 km to the centre
Proserpine, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Tiger Airways Australia, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Brisbane, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 1 route: Brisbane
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 1 route: Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (Embraer 190, 737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Brisbane*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY) 3.5 km to the centre
Shute Harbour, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Lindeman Island Airport (LDC) 32 km to the centre
Lindeman Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Lakeside Airpark 46 km to the centre
Lakeside, QLD, AU
Midge Point 39 km to the centre
Midge Point, QLD, AU
Getting there by ferry
Port of Airlie Martime Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre · Cruise Whitsundays
Airport Ferry
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Port of Airlie / Daydream Island / Hamilton Island
Ferry route · Cruise Whitsundays
Hamilton Island-Port of Airlie
Ferry route · Cruise Whitsundays
Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo
Ferry route
Hamilton Island Airport-Daydream Island
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Port of Airlie Martime Terminal, 6.6 km); routes include Port of Airlie / Daydream Island / Hamilton Island, Hamilton Island-Port of Airlie, Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Shute Harbour. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Proserpine, Queensland · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Adventure
Sightseeing
Boat Tour