Island travel across Australia
Cruises, ferries, island activities and resort stays — from the Great Barrier Reef to Tasmania. Independent travel information and friendly booking assistance from a third-party travel agent.
Australia Travel Island is an independent, third-party travel information and booking assistance website. We are not an authorised ferry or cruise operator and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any ferry, cruise, tour or resort operator.
Information on this website is provided for general guidance only — schedules, prices and availability can change at any time. For official bookings, ticket purchases and real-time updates, travellers should always refer to the operator’s official sources.
Cruises
From day trips on the Great Barrier Reef to relaxed sunset sailings, discover the cruise experiences available around Australia’s islands and coastline.
Great Barrier Reef
Head out to the outer reef and coral cays for snorkelling, glass-bottom boat viewing and a day on the water. Reef cruises depart from towns along the Queensland coast such as Cairns, Port Douglas and Airlie Beach.
Whitsundays
Sail between the 74 Whitsunday Islands, stop at Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, or charter a boat for a private day exploring sheltered bays and reefs.
Harbours & Marinas
Relaxed twilight and harbour cruises in marinas and bays around Australia — a perfect way to end a day of island exploring.
Ferries
Island ferries are the easiest way to reach many of Australia’s best destinations — with passenger and vehicle services connecting the mainland to islands in almost every state.
South Australia
Passenger and vehicle ferries cross Backstairs Passage from Cape Jervis to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island in about 45 minutes — home to sea lions, wild coastlines and native wildlife.
Ferry information & booking help
Western Australia
Fast passenger ferries link Perth, Fremantle and Hillarys with Rottnest Island — clear bays, cycling trails and the famous quokkas.
Victoria & Tasmania
Car and passenger ferries cross Bass Strait between Victoria and Tasmania, so you can bring your own vehicle and road-trip the island state.
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Island Activities
Reefs, wildlife and wide open beaches — here are some of the most popular island activities across Australia.
Float above coral gardens and tropical fish on the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef.
Introductory and certified dives on reefs, walls and wrecks around the Australian coast.
See humpback whales on their annual migration — Hervey Bay is one of the best places in the world to watch them.
Island walking trails, quiet beaches and lookouts — from Magnetic Island to Kangaroo Island.
Island Resorts
Some of Australia’s most loved island resort destinations — white sand, warm water and the reef on your doorstep, many of them reached by ferry or cruise.
We are not the resort operators — photos show each island for general reference.
All of Australia
Our travel information covers island cruises, ferries and holidays right around the country.
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