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Fondly called the “sweet heart of the Whitsundays,” Proserpine is known for its abundance of sugarcane plantations due to its fertile soils. However, it also makes it onto some tourists’ radar for its Art Deco-inspired architecture and preservation of ‘old country’ style charm. You can book your Proserpine car hire in advance with Enjoy Travel.
Guide to Proserpine
Geography
Proserpine is situated within the Whitsunday Region of Queensland in north-eastern Australia.
Climate in Proserpine
Proserpine experiences a humid subtropical climate, similar to Mackay. Summers are hot and humid and winters are cold and mild.
Culture
Before the arrival of the European settlers, Proserpine used to be occupied by Gia (also written as Giya) Aboriginal people. The town’s name comes from the Greek goddess, Persephone, which, when translated into Latin, reads Proserpine.
Things to do in Proserpine
Explore the historical town
To learn more about this historical town, pick up a map from the Whitsundays Information Centre and walk along the main streets to admire the architecture built in the ‘Art Deco’ style. Swing by the Proserpine Historical Museum, which has an interesting exhibition depicting how this unassuming town became a sugar powerhouse.
Hang out with crocodiles
Traverse into the estuaries and wetlands near Proserpine to meet several species of birds, mammals, and marine animals, including roughly 150 estuarine crocodiles. We recommend booking your tour through Whitsunday Crocodile Safari.
Chase waterfalls
Nestled in a lush rainforest is a small waterfall with a swimming hole at the bottom, surrounded by resplendent flora and fauna like rare tropical trees and beautiful butterflies. Cedar Creek Falls is located on the edge of Conway National Park and is halfway between Proserpine and Airlie Beach. The drive there is extremely scenic.
Eating out in Proserpine
Make haste to get to Blaze Pizzas for some of the best, cheesiest, wood-fired pizzas of your life. They also make custom pizzas and cater to all kinds of dietary preferences, including gluten-free! For sumptuous sushi rolls, Graze has people coming from out of town to eat its chicken and avo rolls. Their Thai beef salad is juicy, sticky and sweet with a topping of crunch peanuts. You may not be near the coast but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in yummy seafood at Janacks. Their classic fish and chips and mackerel ocean pack get rave reviews.
Proserpine Transport
Closest Airport to Proserpine
The closest airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP).
Getting around Proserpine
Whitsunday Transit and Queensland Rail both serve Proserpine. Car hire is also a popular option among visitors due to the convenience and flexibility it offers. Popular car hire agencies in Proserpine are Hertz, Europcar, and Avis. If you are travelling in a large group, you can hire a minivan to get around.
Traffic in Proserpine
Apart from typical rush hour times (7-9am and 3-6pm), Proserpine doesn’t experience much traffic congestion.