Whitsunday To Gold Coast Direct Flights Confirmed

Budget airline, Bonza, has announced a new flight route for the Whitsunday Coast Airport.

Before the start of summer, Whitsunday residents will be able to holiday in the Gold Coast, as well as the 10 other locations serviced by the Gold Coast Airport, which include Melbourne, Mildura, and Albury.

There will be two aircrafts to service the 11 locations, and while no exact times have been confirmed, the fares will range from $49 to $79 per person one way.

“Today’s announcement is about creating more depth in our network by connecting existing Bonza destinations with the Gold Coast and also the gateway from there to

Jubilee Pocket Siege, Crimes Downgraded

In May 2022 45-year-old Whitsunday man, Paul Malcom Henderson, barricaded himself in his Jubilee Pocket home, after local police attempted to make a welfare check.

A four-day siege at the Erromango Drive property unfolded, and police alleged that Mr Henderson armed himself with a compound bow and shot at police multiple times.

A 100-metre exclusion zone was established, and heavily armed Special Emergency Response Team officers were dispatched to the scene.

Following his arrest on May 23 at 7.30am, Mr Henderson was initially charged with six counts of attempted murder.

He has remained in police custody since his arrest, with his charges being reduced to two counts of malicious act with intent.

His case has now been adjourned until December 2023.

Northern NSW,” said Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza.

“It is a huge boost for the economy and allows people in our existing destinations the opportunity to book an affordable flight to Gold Coast Airport and take a much-deserved holiday or long-awaited visit to friends and family.”

The airline says there will be additional and new destinations that will connect with the Gold Coast and those will be revealed when the time is right.

“We are absolutely delighted to have this route,” said Craig Turner, Chief Operating Officer of the Whitsunday Coast Airport.

“We have been working for over two years with a variety of airlines to secure this route for the Whitsundays.

“It aligns perfectly with domestic and international connectivity, with the Gold Coast being one of the biggest destinations, and now people can pop up to the Whitsundays for a few days on holiday.”