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Zeilgebied Australë
Whitsundays
The Whitsundays is situated just 25 miles from the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Consisting ofsome 100 islands and islets, of which the vast majority are uninhabited, these cruising grounds are some of the best in Australia, and rival the best in the world. Bareboating is the ideal way to get the most of theWhitsundays, with total freedom for clients to go where they want. Anchorages are seldom more than 10 miles apart, and clients have the choice of seeing no-one, spending their time in secluded bays, or socialising in some of the world’s most exclusive resorts.
The snorkelling and diving are fantastic throughout the Islands, with clear blue water, and masses of tropicalfish, turtles, manta rays, and so on. Butterfly Bay on the north tip of Hook Island is particularly well knownfor its abundance of sea life. The beaches on the Islands cannot be beaten, especially Whitehaven, which is4 miles of snow-white sand. In addition to all of this, there is an annual migration of hump-backed whalesaround July to October.
The Great Barrier Reef, internationally known for its incredible coral and tropical sea life, is about 40 milesfrom the mainland, and north east of the Whitsundays, and trips out can be booked from any of the bases or resorts.
GENERAL COUNTRY INFORMATION
Time Difference
GMT +
10 hours
Passports & Visas
Nearly all
persons need a Tourist Visa or an Electronic Travel Authority to
enter Australia (except for residents of NZ), although there is no
charge for a stay of 3 months or less. We do, however, advise
clients to check with immigration in any case. Please ensure that
passports are valid for at least 6 months beyondthe intended
stay.
Taxes & Customs Formalities
Departure tax out of Australia is AUD$30 plus AUD$3.20 Noise Tax
per person, payable at the airport.
Clients will need to clear Customs & Immigration before
leaving the airport. A landing card will be issued
on the plane. Airlines will assume no liability for perishable
articles, e.g. food, which may also beconfiscated by
Customs.
Currency
The currency is Australian Dollars (AUD$). All major credit cards
are widely accepted and there is
currently no purchase tax. Tipping is purely discretionary.
Cost of Living
Prices vary between areas and from restaurant to restaurant,
however the following is a guide for reference:
A bottle of wine costs about
AUD$14 (£6) in a supermarket and from AUD$24 (£10) in a
restaurant.
A
bottle of beer costs about AUD$3.6
(£1.50).
A
cheap snack can be bought for about AUD$7
(£3).
A
three course meal is likely to cost over AUD$48 (£20) per
head.