How to Get to Long Island in the Whitsundays?
If you want to visit the island for a remarkable tropical vacation, there are a number of ways to get there. If you’re coming into Long Island from Sydney, Melbourne, or anywhere else in Aus, you can take a plane to Hamilton Island Airport. From there, take a transfer cruise to the Port of Airlie. Lastly, a water taxi transfer is your safest bet to reach this secluded and relaxing paradise in the Whitsundays.
If you want to remove the stress of arriving in the Whitsundays with everyone else, consider sailing to Long Island through a private boat charter. This way, you get to travel at your own pace and start your secluded summer experience in an unforgettable, intimate way.
What Is There to Do on Long Island?
As only a few people live on Long Island QLD, it is the ideal vacation destination if you want to enjoy the island experience without other tourists. Here are six things to do on Long Island in Queensland:
Give Yourself Some ‘Me-Time’ and Relax
Long Island is one of the most secluded and quiet islands on the Whitsundays open to the public. Long Island is your ideal destination if you are searching for a place to unwind without crowds and tourists. As there are only a few ways to get to Long Island, only a few hotels and locals on the island, it will feel like you have the island for yourself.
Enjoy Your Privacy at One of Long Islands’ Many Beaches
Long Island features many beautiful beaches that the Whitsundays are known for. Instead of sharing them with many tourists, it will feel like you have them fully for yourself on Long Island.
Spending some time in the sun and taking a dip in the warm turquoise water on one of the many secluded beaches will make you forget your daily stress in no time. Whether you relax on one of the many beaches of Long Island Reef or make your way to more prominent spots like Palm Bay or Pandanus Bay, a secluded and private beach experience is almost guaranteed on Long Island.
Enjoy Water-Based Activities Without Any Crowds
Jump into the water with your snorkelling gear and explore unique coral reefs and their colourful inhabitants. More into paddleboarding or kayaking? No worries! On Long Island, it’s just you and the stunning scenery of Queensland's coastal area after a few strokes. With enough patience and some luck, you might even see some green turtles joining you out for a paddle.
Explore Molle Islands National Park
If you’re up for discovering untamed landscapes and tropical wildlife, Long Island QLD is just the place for you. With more than 17 kilometres of walking trails around the island, there is plenty of native flora and fauna to explore. Take a stroll through lush green vegetation or go for day-filling hiking tours from north to south to be one with Australia's natural flora and fauna.
