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About The Whitsundays
Lying in the tropics, close to 20° South and cooled by the trade winds for most of the year, the Whitsundays have an excellent climate. The waters are protected by the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef and most islands are surrounded by a fringing reef system.

Seasons tend to be dictated by school holidays rather than weather, so some of the best sailing & boating can be found in the off-peak periods. Summers are warm with frequent rain showers and winters are said by many to be the perfect climate - warm by day and cool by night.

The trade winds usually blow slightly stronger from May to August. July is the coolest time, January the warmest. And cyclones, if they do occur, are most likely between February and March. Good anchorages are plentiful and varied.

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Average Maximum Daytime Temperatures
-	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC
Temp (c)	31	30	29	28	26	24	23	25	26	25	31	31
Temp (f)	88	86	82	82	78	74	72	76	78	82	88	88

Anchorages
The Whitsunday Islands have enough anchorages to keep you busy for months of happy cruising! So you can include some on your itinerary.
The seven resort islands in the Whitsundays also welcome visiting yachts. A reasonable fee includes a mooring or marina berth and the freedom to enjoy the guest facilities of the resort. Each island resort's ambience and facilities is different and that means more variety for you!
Your Queensland Yacht Charter boat has a comprehensive folder with more details. Bookings at least 24 hours in advance are needed, either by a simple radio call to QYC or direct to the resort.

Tides
Consideration of the tide should be given prior to planning your itinerary and passage for the day.The tidal ranges can be anywhere between 0.05m and 4.5m at spring tides. To assist you in planning your passages please visit the following link: Tidal Information

Whitsunday Resort Information
Visit our parent site for detailed resort information Whitsunday Resorts

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QUEENSLAND YACHT CHARTERS - THE WHITSUNDAYS