Overview
Proserpine is a service town of 3,600 people serving as the administrative center for the Whitsunday Region. For backpackers, it functions primarily as a transit point — the nearest airport to Airlie Beach and the gateway to the Whitsunday islands.
Day Trips · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
Motels line the Bruce Highway and Main Street. Proserpine Tourist Park offers caravan and camping sites as the budget option.
Emergency
Emergency number is 000 (or 112 from mobile phones). Non-emergency police line is 131 444.
Food
Cafe 22 on Main Street is the main daytime cafe. Evening dining options are limited to motel restaurants.
Transport
Proserpine Airport has flights to major east coast cities. Shared transport to Airlie Beach costs $15 per person via bus or taxi, taking 40 minutes.
