Mackay, Hamilton and Proserpine are the area’s main airports, while Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour are the launching pads for boat trips to the Whitsunday Islands. Greyhound Australia (13 20 30; www.greyhound.com.au) and Premier Motor Service (13 34 10; www.premierms.com.au) operate regular bus services, and Queensland Rail (13 22 32; www.traveltrain.com.au) offers train services along the coast.