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Lindeman Island (Whitsundays), Australia

Lindeman Island is an island in the Lindeman Group of the Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The island was named by Captain Bedwell after his sub-lieutenant, George Sidney Lindeman whilst aboard the Royal Navy vessel HMS Virago.

Type Island

Why go

  • In the Whitsunday Islands.
  • Served by Lindeman Island Airport (LDC).

History

Lindeman Island is an island in the Lindeman Group of the Whitsunday Islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The island was named by Captain Bedwell after his sub-lieutenant, George Sidney Lindeman whilst aboard the Royal Navy vessel HMS Virago.

Airports

Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) 14 km to the centre
Hamilton Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Lindeman Island Airport (LDC) 0.7 km to the centre
Lindeman Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY) 35 km to the centre
Shute Harbour, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Airport Ferry
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
Outdoor
Hamilton Island Airport-Daydream Island
Ferry route
Outdoor
Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo
Ferry route
Outdoor
Hamilton Island-Port of Airlie
Ferry route · Cruise Whitsundays
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lindeman Island Airport (LDC). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Airport Ferry, 15 km); routes include Hamilton Island Airport-Daydream Island, Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo, Hamilton Island-Port of Airlie.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lindeman Island (Whitsundays), Australia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach