Name: Whitsunday Visitor Information Centre
Accreditation: Queensland Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Location: Bruce Highway, Proserpine QLD 4800
Phone: (07) 4945 3967
Opening Hours: Typically 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Type: Accredited VIC
Region: Whitsunday Coast / Proserpine / Airlie Beach / Shute Harbour / Whitsunday Islands
What Area It Caters For
1. Proserpine Township (Primary Accredited Area)
- Proserpine Museum and heritage precinct
- Local cafés, shops and accommodation
- Proserpine Airport (Whitsunday Coast Airport) visitor orientation
- Hinterland drives and rural attractions
2. Airlie Beach & Cannonvale (Major Mainland Tourism Hub)
- Airlie Beach Lagoon and foreshore
- Main Street dining, nightlife and retail
- Marina precincts (Port of Airlie, Coral Sea Marina)
- Tour departure points for reef and island trips
- Accommodation zones including resorts, hotels and backpacker lodges
3. Shute Harbour (Marine Gateway)
- Cruise Whitsundays and island transfer services
- Sailing charters and day‑trip departures
- Scenic harbour viewpoints and coastal walking access
4. Whitsunday Islands (Key Focus Area)
- Whitehaven Beach
- Hill Inlet Lookout
- Whitsunday Island, Hook Island, Hamilton Island, Daydream Island
- Snorkelling, diving, sailing and marine wildlife experiences
- National park walking tracks and scenic viewpoints
5. Great Barrier Reef (Extended Coverage)
- Outer reef pontoons
- Snorkelling and diving tours
- Marine education and conservation experiences
6. Whitsunday Hinterland & Rural Drives
- Conway National Park
- Cedar Creek Falls
- Sugar cane country and scenic inland touring routes
- Small rural communities surrounding Proserpine
Summary
The Whitsunday Tourist Information Centre in Proserpine is the official accredited VIC for the Whitsunday Region. It caters for the entire Whitsunday Coast, including Proserpine, Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Shute Harbour, the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. It supports both land‑based and marine tourism, providing comprehensive information on tours, accommodation, national parks, reef activities and regional travel logistics.