CHECK THE SOURCE
Official marine resources.
A charter conversation should be backed by current information. These independent government resources help you check conditions and local guidance.
OUTBOUND / AUTHORITATIVE
Start with the people who publish the conditions and rules.
Open the current page near your departure date. A link here is a planning aid, not a guarantee that a forecast or route applies to your booking.
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Bureau of Meteorology marine forecasts
Check current coastal and local waters forecasts and warnings before departure.
Bureau marine weather safety
A practical checklist for warnings, wind, waves and tides.
Maritime Safety Queensland
Queensland marine safety information and local notices.
Reef Authority Whitsundays guidance
Visitor guidance on access, moorings and zoning in the Whitsundays.
Reef Authority zoning maps
Official marine park zoning maps, including Whitsundays maps.