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Shute Harbour

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.

Type Town

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 12:00-20:00; We-Su 12:00-21:00 · 293 Shute Harbour Road · beaglespizza.com.au
Indoor
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
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Fr 06:30-17:30; Sa 06:30-20:00 · 1 Shingley Drive · the-kiosk.edan.io
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-14:30; Su 07:00-14:30 · 273 Shute Harbour Road · wisdom-cafe.com.au
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-16:00 · 370 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 · fruitsnrootz.com.au
Indoor
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-21:30 · 370 Shute Harbour Road · newzealandnatural.com
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:30-15:00 · 273 Shute Harbour Road · sisterscornercafe.com.au
Indoor
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:30; Sa 07:00-12:00 · 14 Paluma Road, 4802 · betterbodycafe.com.au
Indoor

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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

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
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.

Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lakeside Airpark 46 km to the centre
Lakeside, QLD, AU
Outdoor
Midge Point 39 km to the centre
Midge Point, QLD, AU
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Port of Airlie Martime Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre · Cruise Whitsundays
Outdoor
Airport Ferry
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Port of Airlie / Daydream Island / Hamilton Island
Ferry route · Cruise Whitsundays
Outdoor
Hamilton Island-Port of Airlie
Ferry route · Cruise Whitsundays
Outdoor
Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo
Ferry route
Outdoor
Hamilton Island Airport-Daydream Island
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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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

Sightseeing
Boat Tour