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Getting to Peter Faust Dam

Getting to Peter Faust Dam
Getting here
Traveling to Peter Faust Dam / Lake Proserpine
If you’re driving the options are endless, but for fly-in visitors, a little more advance planning is required for getting around in the Whitsundays.
Location: Lake Proserpine

Peter Faust Dam, also known as Lake Proserpine, is a tranquil and scenic destination nestled in Queensland’s Whitsunday hinterland.

The dam is just a short 20 minute drive from Proserpine and is easily accessible by car with fully-sealed roads leading right to the water’s edge. The journey offers picturesque views of cane fields and rolling hills, making the drive a pleasant experience in itself.

[Please be careful of wildlife on your drive. Luke’s wife Kelly is a Wildlife Carer (bird speciliast) with our local Fauna Rescue Whitsundays, and too often sees first hand the impact of increased traffic in the region! Note: if you see injured wildlife, please call our 24 hour hotline on +61749473389]

From: Airlie Beach

Coming from Airlie Beach, you should allocate 45 mins for the trip. Be wary of using Apple Maps which might take you on dirt/unsealed roads. Your easiest journey should take you through Proserpine. From Proserpine the dam is in a straight line with no turns along Faust Street which becomes Crystalbrook Road, and eventually Station Road. Keep driving until you get there!

See the map below as well as a couple of interest points in Proserpine itself if you want to stock up on drinks and snacks in the early hours!

Click for directions from Central Airlie Beach on Google Maps

Getting Around:  in the Whitsundays
Hiring a car is the best way to get around the mainland Whitsundays. While taxis and rideshare services like Uber operate in Airlie Beach itself, they don’t extend to other areas.
You can hire a car at the Airport or in Airlie Beach. Here are a few options for hire cars. These are located directly at the airport or offer shuttle pick-up:
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) near Proserpine services the mainland.
Airlie Beach:  Car Rentals

Airlie Beach Car Rentals (the main car rental companies will also offer hires from Airlie)
Tips for Car Hire in the Whitsundays
Book Early: Especially during peak seasons (June–October), to ensure availability and better rates.
Driver Requirements: Ensure you have a valid driver’s license. International visitors may need an International Driving Permit in addition to their home country license.