Decided to do the coast drive from here in Cannonvale, through Airlie Beach, to Shute Harbour. A pleasant drive, through Airlie Beach and on to Shute Harbour. After cyclone Debbie, the damage is all too clear. So sad to see beautiful yachts so high up,...More

A quick bus trip from Airlie Beach. Beautiful views of the habour from the lookout. Other than that, there's nothing to do (no shops for coffee etc) as it was all devastated by Cyclone Debbie. Think you can still do a kayak tour or something...More

Spending a week at the Boathaven Spa, the view from the room has been the beautiful Shute Harbour. Its been delightful waking up every day, and walking along the streets then down to the harbour, across the sandy shores. Taking time to sit , relax...More

Visited here as it was the starting point for another tour. The whole place is destroyed. It's worth checking out just to see how hard Cyclone Debbie hit the area. We were told the whole place was being torn down and rebuilt. Give it a...More

This was a pretty sad sight - the destruction from the recent cyclone has closed the Harbour and left the buildings unusable . Boats smashed onto the shore along with the owners dreams! Given time I am sure this little spot will return to its...More

Shute harbor has the potential to be one of the coolest areas in the Whitsundays but needs some very serious love after TC Debbie knocked it around.

Only a short drive from Airlie Beach & well worth the effort to take in some absolutely stunning views. You know, the type of views you would just never get sick of looking at. I can TOTALLY understand why the lucky local residents choose to...More

What a paradise we stumbled upon while driving around Airlie. Words really cannot describe the awesomeness. One must experience it themselves, but hey don' tell too many people or it may be exploited and spoiled. Keep this treasure natural, please.

The view as you come over the hill into town of Shute Harbour is one of the best in the world - truly amazing

Hi. I have just visited Whitsundays and booked on a yacht called mandrake 14m performance yacht. I slept two night crew wear very friendly and helpful as well as fun as I was a little nervous as I had not been on a yacht before...More