Shute harbour is situated in the ideal location for accessing may unique Whitsunday's attractions, the perfect place to begin exploring the amazing Whitsunday Islands. Many activities use the particular location of Shute Harbour to offer unique experiences for visitors, unable to be found anywhere else in the Whitsundays.
Camping
Whitsunday Island Camping Connection offer a daily camping drop-off service to many tucked away campsites so you can experience the true beauty of nature up close. Visiting some of the best snorkelling spots on Hook Island, walks and snorkelling on Whitsunday Island, famous Whitehaven Beach plus inshore camping sites such as South Molle, their vessel 'Scamper' is the perfect vessel for transporting you and your gear to outstanding island campsites. Island Transfers also offers a camping drop-off service to some of the closer islands such as South Molle, Planton and Denman Islands. Secluded deserted islands, wonderful views and walking tracks are some notable features. Kayaking Salty Dog Sea Kayaking has been running kayak tours in the Whitsundays for nearly 20 years. These guys are the experts! Salty Dog have many different ways to experience the unparalleled natural beauty of the Whitsundays. Regular Half-Day tours explore some hidden gems of the Whitsundays, Kayaks are also available to hire for an inshore paddle or as part of your camping adventure. Salty Dog also offer 6-day guided kayak tours that take-in the highlights of the Whitsundays for the truly adventurous Whitehaven Beach & Snorkelling Reef Star Cruises run one of the premier tours in the Whitsundays with their famous Three Island Cruise, visiting Bali Hai, Hill Inlet (Whitsunday Island/Whitehaven) and Daydream Island. Their vessel 2001 is an instantly recognisable sight, regularly taking delighted visitors to many of the island highlights. Fishing Premier fishing Charters, Sea Fever and Norval Fishing Charters operate out of Shute Harbour, offering the only outer reef fishing charters from the mainland. Renowned for coming home with the catch, Sea Fever Sport-fishing use extensive local knowledge and deep experience to deliver the ultimate sport-fishing experience. Specialising in extended charters going up to 200 miles offshore to Marion Reef and the Swains, Norval Fishing Charters offer some of the best fishing to be found anywhere. If you prefer a quieter pace, Shute harbour is equally popular with locals and visitors alike as a great spot for fishing or putting your tinny in the water. A dedicated fishing pontoon is located next to the boat ramp at the western side of the Transit Facility. With deep water right off the pontoon there are some very large fish in this area. Whitsunday expert seafood suppliers Fishi also base their Whitsunday Wild fishing vessel from Shute Harbour Overnight cruises Iconic Whitsundays tall-ship, Atlantic Clipper are also based in Shute Harbour. Catering to the backpacker market, this boat visits many of the Whitsundays highlights and brings the party along with them! Bareboat charters Whitsunday Rent a Yacht and Sunsail are based in Shute Harbour. With it's deep water access and many moorings, this is the perfect base for charter yachts. Kick-back, feel the breeze and explore the Whitsundays in the best possible way, sailing yourself. Island Hopping Island Transfers can offer day-trips to Palm Bay Resort on Long Island, Long Island Walking tracks and South Molle Island Walking tracks (tide dependant) National Parks Apart from the island national parks there are many walks and some campsites accessible from the mainland. Conway National Park has three access points for multiple walking tracks from and near Shute Harbour, Swampy Bay, Mt. Rooper and Coral Beach are popular walks. Mt. Rooper and Swampy Bay are directly accessible from the Whitsunday Transit bus service. Varied and diverse landscapes and flora are features of this wild country. Lookouts Apart from views from Mt. Rooper and other walks, the Lion's Lookout at Shute Harbour offers a spectacular panoramic view of Shute Harbour, Conway National Park and Long Island to the South. Accessible by car this is a popular spot to relax and take some snaps. |