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Top 20 Experiences in Airlie Beach

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

1-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! Enjoy the iconic scenery as you soar in our specially designed scenic flight aircraft, featuring 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. Running commentary is provided 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 minutes.

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$194.94
Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Lookout Full-Day Snorkeling Cruise

Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Lookout Full-Day Snorkeling Cruise

Join us on the "Adventure of a lifetime" around the crystal clear turquoise and untouched waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Departing Airlie Beach you will board "Thundercat" a certified climate action leader and custom-built vessel to suit your next adventure - say goodbye to seasickness! During this action-packed day you will explore the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, climb to Hill Inlet lookout and snorkel two epic locations on the Great Barrier Reef. Of course, during all of these activities, we will also provide snacks, water and a buffet-style lunch !!

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$141.65
Ocean Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Lookout

Ocean Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach & 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.

Free cancellation
$134.23
Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld

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

$208.43
Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands. Guests can ride the latest model Sea-Doo jetski into the beautiful world heritage Whitsunday Island Marine Park. Three tours operate daily, the Airlie Adventure, also known as the ‘Turtle Tour’ with sea turtles often encountered, the Two Island Safari, exploring the waterways of South Molle and Daydream Islands and the Ultimate Island Trek, an epic jetski journey to the island oasis of Palm Bay Resort.  No license is required and no experience is necessary!

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$84.32
Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Day Tour - 2 Beaches 2 Lookouts 1 Snorkel Location

Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Day Tour - 2 Beaches 2 Lookouts 1 Snorkel Location

ZigZag Whitsundays Day Tour departs daily from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach Queensland 4802 The boat takes a maximum of 30 guests and visits Whitehaven Beach South Whitehaven Beach Chalkies Beach Haslewood Island Lookout (over coral reefs) 1 Snorkel Location ZigZag Whitsundays is a fast (1200HP) open boat with a sunshade roof. The boat is a remarkably comfortable ride with newly installed high-back padded seats (only fast boat in the region with padded seats) allowing guests of all ages and adventure levels to enjoy the tour without seasickness and with the highest comfort and safety possible on a boat. Snorkel coral-filled bays with tropical fish, you may even see a turtle! Explore Whitehaven Beach and the new South End Lookout guided tour! Feast on a fully prepared cold buffet lunch while at the beach Our prices are fully inclusive and include - snacks, buffet lunch, high-quality snorkel equipment and fins, wetsuit, and refills of ice-cold water.

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$154.47
Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch

Explore some of the Whitsundays best-kept secrets. Fun and informative ECO tour guides. Relax on the deck of Tongarra as she sails to the top of Hook Island and feast on delicious snacks and lunch. Snorkel at the best fringing reef the region has to offer. Enjoy a fun "Red Shark" ride and explore Langford Sandbar. All snorkel gear included along with Stinger Suit hire. Sunset sail on the way back to Airlie Beach. BYO alcohol - Eskys and Ice Provided

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$120.74
Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & GBR Scenic Flight.

Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & GBR Scenic Flight.

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

Free cancellation
$207.76
Whitehaven Beach Half-Day Cruises

Whitehaven Beach Half-Day Cruises

From Port of Airlie, journey across the Whitsunday Passage and into this amazing tropical paradise – a scenic sequence of remote waterways and hidden bays. On the southern shores of Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 Whitsunday isles, famous Whitehaven Beach is a regular on lists of ‘World’s Best Beaches’. Wander along the sand, hike the short Solway Circuit for some show-stopping views, or cool off in the gently lapping water before your return cruise.

$97.81
Ocean Rafting Whitehaven Beach Day Trip with Reef Scenic Flight

Ocean Rafting Whitehaven Beach Day Trip with Reef 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.

Free cancellation
$331.87
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari from Airlie Beach including Lunch

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari from Airlie Beach including Lunch

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you to explore the estuaries and wetlands of the Whitsundays and to discover the vegetation and wildlife in these unique habitats. Your tour begins with a courtesy bus transfer from Airlie Beach to Proserpine. You will experience a calm water cruise on Proserpine River, spotting estuarine crocodiles in natural habitat, and then explore Goorganga Plains wetlands on a tractor-drawn wagon train. Your day tour includes a delicious barbecue lunch and traditional billy tea and damper, so have your camera and your appetites ready!

Free cancellation
$101.18
Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

Sit back and relax as you take in the Whitsunday Islands onboard Camira, a speedy 85ft ocean-going catamaran. Departing from Port of Airlie and Daydream Island, you will enjoy the spectacular Whitsunday scenery en route to your first stop of the day, snorkelling one of the best fringing reefs the Whitsundays has to offer. After your snorkelling experience, it is anchors up as our expert crew heads for Whitsunday Island, the largest in the Whitsunday group, where you can take the easy hike up to take in world-renowned Hill Inlet. Camira Sailing Adventure is an all-inclusive experience, so going hungry or thirsty will not be a problem while onboard Camira, guests will enjoy morning and afternoon tea as well as a very generous BBQ lunch. Camira also includes beer, wine, ciders, and soft drinks.

$154.47
One day Whitsunday Islands Cruise: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet

One day Whitsunday Islands Cruise: Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet

Our company is in a small locally owned and operated Whitsundays business. Our crew truly make the difference, they are passionate about showing our guests the highlights of the Whitsundays, are funny, easy going, yet professional and safety conscious. Our small group size of 35 guests max makes the cruise more personalised, where everyone knows everyone's name at the end of the cruise. The boat is fast and comfortable and is the best type of vessel to travel on if you suffer from sea sickness, as the open plan nature and speed prevents sea sickness. We are suitable for single travelers, couples, families, seniors and children 3 years +. The lunch served on Whitehaven is a highlight for many, fresh tasty salads, prawns, cold meats, fresh fruit served on a stunning beach in the shade. Snorkeling tuition provided, fish feeding is always fun for the kids and adults alike! A cruise with us will provide fantastic memories to last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming you onboard :)

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$134.23
Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Cruise from Airlie Beach

Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Cruise from Airlie Beach

Visit two of Australia’s best-loved destinations on a scenic Whitsundays cruise – Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach. Hamilton Island is a sophisticated, family-friendly resort, with excellent eating, drinking and shopping opportunities. Not far away on Whitsunday Island, glorious Whitehaven Beach is one Australia’s most beautiful stretches of sand From Port of Airlie, cruise across the Whitsunday Passage and into the Whitsunday Islands. On Hamilton Island, hop-on/hop-off shuttle buses take you past key attractions and scenic lookouts. Cool-off in the main pool with its swim-up bar, visit iconic Catseye Beach, or browse the waterfront shops and galleries before lunch at Marina Tavern. You’ll also have the chance to explore Whitehaven Beach, where you can wander along the 7km shoreline – beachcombing, bushwalking and wading in the warm, crystal-clear water.

$134.91
2-Day Great Barrier Reef "Reefsleep" Experience

2-Day Great Barrier Reef "Reefsleep" Experience

Experience the Great Barrier Reef for two days and one night. By day, enjoy all the activities on offer at Reefworld, a pontoon moored on one of the most spectacular areas of the Great Barrier Reef, including snorkeling, semi-sub rides and viewing parts of the world’s largest coral-reef system in an underwater chamber. Later, spend the night at Reefsleep—on the upper deck of the pontoon—to sleep under the stars, 40 nautical miles (74 km) from shore. Fall asleep under twinkling stars in a custom designed queen-size 'Reefbed'. Round-trip transport and most meals are included.

$451.94
Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Our 70-minute Glass Bottom Boat Tour is designed for those who want to see the wonders of The Whitsundays and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef… without getting wet. Suitable for all ages. This trip cruises the best coral reefs around Airlie Beach, guaranteed to deliver breathtaking coral worlds and marine wildlife such as turtles, rays, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish.

Free cancellation
Likely to sell out
$60.03
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Chill and Grill

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Chill and Grill

Cruise to superb, 7km-long Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. From the beach’s northern end, a leisurely 1.3km-return guided hike to Hill Inlet lookout follows a path walked by the Whitsundays’ traditional owners, the Ngaro people. Back at Whitehaven’s southern end, swim or relax on the sand, or enjoy another leisurely hike the southern Whitehaven Beach Lookout and view the length of Whitehaven Beach. A delicious gourmet BBQ lunch is waiting for you back on the Whitehaven sand. Your Chill and Grill experience includes - Scenic 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 and Lookout - Walk to Whitehaven Beach Lookout - A gourmet BBQ on the beach - Morning and afternoon tea - Beach games - Protective stinger suits - Dedicated host for the duration of the day

$168.63
Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

Whitsundays Sunset Sailing Cruise

Slip into the unique sunset sail in style on a 62ft gaff-rigged topsail schooner, an American Bluenose a replica of the Grand Banks fishing boats in Maine. Whitsundays sunset sailing cruise departs from Coral Sea Marina North - Meeting Place B. After being welcomed aboard traditional 62-foot gaff rigged schooner by the friendly crew enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibble on delicious snacks as you take in the views of Airlie Beach from the water. Help hoist the sails or sit back, relax, and enjoy ambience as you cruise across the bay.

Free cancellation
$53.29
Outer Reef Snorkel Adventure in Airlie Beach

Outer Reef Snorkel Adventure in Airlie Beach

Experience the beauty and wonder of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef on this small-group snorkeling eco-adventure. Travel on the fastest and most comfortable way to visit the incredible snorkel coral reefs. Explore a variety of different snorkeling locations during the day. Sit back and relax with a delicious locally catered lunch while taking in the sights and sounds of the natural world from the top deck. The all-inclusive day trip is great for families who want to bond while reconnecting with nature, couples searching for a romantic escape, or small groups seeking adventure and fun. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will deliver unbeatable memories that will last a lifetime.

Free cancellation
New
$167.96
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise incl. Whitehaven Beach & Great Barrier Reef

Spank Me Whitsundays 2 day/2 night adventure tour explores the World Heritage-listed Whitsunday Islands, visiting Whitehaven Beach and snorkeling the fringing Great Barrier Reef. You can help the crew and pull up the main sail, otherwise relax on the spacious deck and enjoy the view of the pristine Whitsunday Islands. The 82-foot sailing vessel Spank Me Whitsundays caters to guests between 18 and 35 years old and the young at heart. She Sleeps 26 guests and 3 crew in open plan bunk rooms with mixtures of single and double bunks. All meals are freshly prepared on board and include roast chicken, spaghetti bolognese, wraps, continental breakfasts, fresh breads, green salad, pasta salads plus loads more, you wont go hungry!

Likely to sell out
$356.83