Activities in Airlie Beach
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From A$265Purely Whitehaven: Full day tour to Whitehaven Beach
From A$3551hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR
From A$239Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
From A$249Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
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From A$249Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
From A$250Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise
From A$239Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
From A$2991-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight
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From A$2991-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight
An amazing and unforgettable experience. This is our most popular flight and with great reason! Combining both the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one including the world famous Heart Reef! Departing from the iconic Shute Harbour airport, only 9 mins drive from Airlie Beach main street. Enjoy the iconic scenery as you soar in our specially designed scenic flight fixed wing aircraft, featuring overhead high wings and large panoramic windows ensuring unobstructed views. Your pilot will point out land marks to ensure all on board have time to capture that special shot and take in the beauty. Includes the Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, The Great Barrier Reef and Heart Reef! All passengers are Guaranteed a window seat. Live commentary during your entire flight. Fly Australia is committed to sustainability through responsible environmental and cultural practices and actions towards conservation and climate change. Duration: 60 - 70 mins.
From A$249Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS" Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. Ocean Rafting offers two different Whitehaven Beach tours to choose from, the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights tour. The significant difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more Whitehaven beach time. Ocean Rafting is the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and secret snorkel sites around the Whitsundays ensuring a memorable underwater experience.
From A$3551hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR
Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet! See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday 60 minute scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays! Ocean Rafting’s scenic flights depart from Whitsunday Airport, located at 12 Air Whitsunday Drive, Flame Tree, between the popular tourist destinations of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and just 8 minutes drive from the main street of Airlie Beach. Departs daily at 7am, 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm
From A$250Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise
Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day. The three-time Australian Gold Award-winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and offers two snorkelling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Thundercat is designed for stability and speed, so it’s perfect for passengers concerned about seasickness. The all-inclusive package departing from Airlie Beach is suitable for families, couples, and groups wanting to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments.
From A$553Fly Raft Package: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkel and Scenic Flight
Experience the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a Whitsunday scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure! Experience the Whitsundays’ ultimate destinations… Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and secret snorkelling locations. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays! Following your flight, enjoy an Ocean Rafting adventure, offering three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. The Southern Lights tour offers more beach time and the Northern Exposure tour offers more snorkelling time.
From A$239Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
This Tour has 2 Options - 1. Whitehaven Beach All Day (No Snorkelling) 2. Whitehaven Beach + Snorkelling. This high-speed, 80-passenger boat features air-conditioned indoor seating, spacious outdoor areas with sun loungers, and unlimited boat-to-beach transfers, making it the perfect choice for a comfortable adventure. ! Please Note ! - Both Ticket Options Travel on the same boat & tour on Super Flyer. 2 Ticket Options Whitehaven Beach All Day (No Snorkelling): Spend the day relaxing on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach. Includes unlimited boat-to-beach transfers, a guided walk to the South Whitehaven Lookout, and a buffet lunch served onboard. Whitehaven Beach + Snorkel: Enjoy everything included in the all-day beach ticket, plus a snorkelling adventure. Snorkel at one of the Whitsundays’ coral reef locations with gear and expert guidance provided. Guests are transferred to the snorkel site on ZigZag’s original fast boat, featuring fold-down stairs for easy water access.
From A$279Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip: Chill and Grill
Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion. This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven Beach has to offer. This guided tour includes a trip to Hill Inlet for a short hike to take in the breathtaking views from the famous Hill Inlet Lookout and explores the Northern end of Whitehaven Beach before returning to the Southern end. Here you can unwind on the beach, bask in the sun, take a walk to the Southern Lookout or participate in fun beach activities and indulge in a delicious beach BBQ. Inclusions • Cruise through the Whitsunday Islands, with a brief pick-up stop at Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests • Up to 6 hours on Whitehaven Beach • Guided Walk to Hill Inlet • BBQ lunch served on the beach & Morning and afternoon tea • Protective stinger suits • Optional Extras: All-inclusive Beverage packages and shade cabana hire available for purchase.
From A$207Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Tour-Small group
Sail on a luxe 60ft air-conditioned sailing catamaran! Custom designed for ultimate comfort & relaxation. Bask in the sun on the top sundeck, unwind in the shaded seating area below, or soak in the Jacuzzi while taking in the tropical beauty of the Whitsundays Islands. Admire the crystal-clear tropical waters. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef encountering vibrant marine life- if you're lucky, a gentle green sea turtle! Explore the underwater world snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding, or try a clear bottom kayak, revealing the coral wonders below. You can simply just enjoy your day onboard with a swim and experience yacht life for the day- the choice is simply yours. Freshly prepared morning tea grazing platters & tropical buffet lunch of fresh meats, salad & salmon. Bring your own drinks onboard of soft drinks, juice & any alcohol. With large refrigeration for you to keep them cold. On water for 6 hours-Lower guest numbers at 29 maximum. Kids welcome 5+
From A$259Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands
Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax as Camira sails through the Whitsunday Islands and takes you to the region’s most iconic locations. Hike to the Hill Inlet Lookout, leave footprints in the white silica sand, snorkel the fringing reef and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch with all-inclusive drinks • Sail through the Whitsunday Islands • Morning and afternoon tea • Delicious BBQ lunch, soft drinks and water • Beer, wine and cider from 10am • Snorkeling equipment and stinger suits • Guided walk to Hill Inlet and lookout (tidal dependent) Return coach transfers available from most Airlie Beach accommodation, Adults $13.00 & children $7.00.
From A$265Purely Whitehaven: Full day tour to Whitehaven Beach
Discover the highlights of the Whitsunday Islands including Hill Inlet, and Whitehaven Beach on this full-day catamaran sightseeing tour. Start your tour with bus pickup from Airlie Beach before heading out to Shute Harbour, where you’ll hop on your boat and enjoy the scenic ride out to the Whitsundays. Jump ashore and enjoy guided walks out to viewpoints and time to relax and swim on the beautiful Whitehaven Beach. Experience the beauty of the Whitsundays on this full-day cruise Go for guided hikes up to Hill Inlet and Solway Circuit viewpoints Enjoy a delicious morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea Included bus transfers from Airlie Beach to Shute Harbour
From A$263.20Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure
Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable. Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon. Your day includes: - Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef - 4 hours at Hardy Reef - Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits - Access to underwater observatory - Semi-submarine guided tour - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving
From A$124Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour
Embark on a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie, stopping at Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests before discovering the Southern end of the pristine 7km stretch of silica sand at Whitehaven Beach. Once on the beach, you will experience a diverse range of beach activities including swimming, hiking, beach games and stand-up paddle boarding, or simply relax and enjoy this world-famous icon for up to two hours. PLEASE NOTE: this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.