Things to do in Airlie Beach
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Whitsundays: Ocean Rafting Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Tour★ 4.87 (4,995) · 7h
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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour from Airlie Beach★ 4.92 (3,518) · 2h 30m
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Whitehaven Beach Snorkeling Cruise with Two Reef Stops★ 4.86 (3,153) · 8h
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Whitehaven Beach Tour from Airlie Beach: Snorkel or All-Day Relax★ 4.88 (1,101) · 8hAU$ 239View ›
Airlie Beach: Heart Reef & Whitsundays 1-Hour Scenic Flight★ 4.77 (846) · 1h 30mAU$ 349View ›
Whitsunday Islands: 2-Night Sailing Adventure on Racing Trimaran★ 4.73 (811) · 2dAU$ 599View ›
2-Night Whitsundays Sailing Cruise: Whitehaven & Reef Snorkel★ 4.79 (782) · 2dAU$ 650View ›
Whitsunday Islands Sail & Snorkel: Langford Sandbar & Reef★ 4.76 (742) · 8h 30mAU$ 197View ›
Whitsundays: Matador Yacht Sailing & Snorkel with Meals★ 4.76 (516) · 2dAU$ 495View ›
Snorkeling Whitsunday Islands: Camira sailing catamaran★ 4.63 (488) · 10hAU$ 259View ›Top rated (10)
Whitsundays: 2-Day Maxi Yacht Sailing & Snorkel AdventureYou’ll sail between quiet coves and famous beaches on a real maxi yacht from Airlie Beach, sharing meals and stories with new friends under open skies. Expect sunrise coffee on deck, three hours relaxing at Whitehaven Beach, guided bushwalks for those wild inlet views, plus handpicked snorkeling spots—all with crew who actually make you feel at home.
Whitehaven Beach Day Tour from Airlie Beach: BBQ & Hill InletYou get hotel pickup, a fast boat to two separate islands with guided walks at each, five hours of beach time split between Hill Inlet and Whitehaven, a full beach BBQ lunch with steaks cooked to order, stinger suits, morning and afternoon refreshments, and a return transfer to your accommodation — all in one day without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want both of the Whitsundays' main beaches in a single day without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or paying extra for lunch — the fixed schedule and included meals are what make it possible to see two islands properly instead of rushing between them.
2-Day Whitsunday Islands Sailing Adventure: Condor YachtA 2-day, 2-night sailing tour of the Whitsunday Islands aboard the maxi yacht Condor, departing from Airlie Beach. You sleep onboard in mixed dormitory cabins, sail to Whitehaven Beach and two snorkel sites, walk to Hill Inlet Lookout, and eat meals prepared by the crew. The tour runs with a guide and experienced sailors who handle the boat while you participate in the sailing and swimming; snorkeling equipment, all meals, accommodation and an after-party in Airlie Beach are included.Is it for me?Most Whitsunday day tours leave from Airlie Beach and return the same afternoon, which means snorkeling from a moored boat and watching Whitehaven Beach from a distance. This one has you sleeping onboard and spending a full three hours on the beach itself, plus two snorkel stops and real sailing in between—the crew navigates while you participate, and you meet the other travelers over two nights instead of a single day.
Private Tuk-Tuk Tours Airlie Beach: Local Guide, Your SchedulePrivate tuk-tuk tours of Airlie Beach run 30 to 120 minutes with a local guide in English, available any time from 9am to 5pm, seven days a week. You choose the route—the town center, the full sweep from Port of Airlie to Coral Sea Marina, the beaches and parks stretching to Cannonvale, or the Conway Circuit—and the guide tailors the stops to what you want to see. A 45-minute sunset ride and a progressive food tour visiting three restaurants with tuk-tuk rides between courses are also available. Children from age one are welcome, and the vehicle is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book a 30 or 60-minute tour if you want a quick overview of the town and its main spots without a long commitment. The 90-minute option suits travelers who want to see the beaches and wider area beyond the center. The 120-minute tour is for anyone who wants to shape the day around their own interests—the guide adjusts the route and pace to match what you want to explore. The progressive food tour works if you'd rather eat your way through Airlie Beach than sightsee, with the tuk-tuk rides and restaurant changes built in.
Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Segway Rainforest Tour & Morning TeaYou're picked up from your Airlie Beach hotel, trained on a Segway, then guided 9km through Conway National Park rainforest along the Whitsunday Great Walk. Midway, you stop for morning tea by Impulse Creek. The tour includes all National Park fees, a professional guide, helmet, and air-conditioned transport both ways — 3.5 hours total, no separate arrangements needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore Conway National Park rainforest without the physical demand of hiking 9km on foot, and you'd rather not arrange your own transport or worry about park entry — the pickup, guide, and all fees are handled for you.
Airlie Beach: Jet Boat Ride Pioneer Bay with Photos & GuideYou’ll grab your seat on a high-speed jet boat in Airlie Beach, tearing across Pioneer Bay with spins and sudden stops while your guide points out sea turtles or even rays if you’re lucky. Expect laughter, salty spray, and free photos to prove you did it — plus all safety gear provided so you can just hang on tight and enjoy the ride.
Whitsundays Sailing Tour: Whitehaven Beach & SnorkelingA 2-day, 2-night sailing tour of the Whitsunday Islands departing from Airlie Beach, where you board the maxi yacht Hammer and explore Whitehaven Beach, snorkel coral reefs, and sleep in mixed dormitory cabins below deck. The crew handles navigation, meals and timing; you choose between a bush-walk to Hill Inlet Lookout or a final snorkel on day three before returning to Airlie Beach around 11am. Minimum age is 18, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated at booking.Is it for me?Most Whitsundays tours run as day trips from Airlie Beach, so you see one beach and one reef before heading back. This one keeps you on the boat overnight, which means you catch two sunsets, sleep under the stars, and reach Whitehaven Beach early enough to spend three hours there instead of one—plus two snorkel sites instead of a rushed dash to one.
Airlie Beach: Cedar Creek Eco Tour with Rainforest Walk & TeaYou’ll slip into cool rock pools near Airlie Beach, snack on homemade banana bread beside Cedar Creek, hear Aboriginal stories from your local eco guide, and wander through lush rainforest. It’s relaxed but full of those small moments that stay with you long after you’ve dried off.
Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach Scenic Flight & Ocean RaftingYou’ll fly over Heart Reef and Hill Inlet with guaranteed window seats, then raft across turquoise waters to snorkel colorful coral gardens and walk Whitehaven Beach’s soft sand. Lunch is served right on the beach before a guided lookout walk — expect salt in your hair and a grin you can’t shake.
Whitsundays: Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven & Hill InletYou’ll board a small plane for a one-hour scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands, soaring above Whitehaven Beach’s white sand and swirling Hill Inlet before circling Heart Reef itself. Window seats mean every view is yours to keep—and your pilot shares stories along the way. Expect a few goosebumps as you spot that famous heart shape below.
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Whitsunday Coast Airport to Airlie Beach: One-Way TransferYou get picked up at Whitsunday Coast Airport and driven straight to your Airlie Beach resort or B&B in an air-conditioned van or coach, with luggage stored in a trailer so you travel comfortably. Infant car seats are included if you need them. Just provide your flight details at booking and confirm your drop-off location.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing at Whitsunday Coast Airport and want to skip the rental car desk and the guesswork of finding your accommodation — the driver takes you straight to your door, and luggage is handled so you arrive ready to settle in.
Proserpine Airport to Airlie Beach: Shared Shuttle with Local DriverYou're met by name at Proserpine Airport arrivals, your luggage is handled, and you're driven door-to-door to your Airlie Beach hotel in an air-conditioned shuttle. Your driver shares local knowledge of the region during the roughly one-hour transfer. Book your return at the same time to lock in your departure transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the rental car desk and taxi negotiation — the driver meets you by name, handles your bags, and drops you at your door, which turns an airport arrival into one less thing to think about.
Airlie Beach Turtle Spotting Cruise: Electric Boat Max 8A one-hour turtle spotting cruise from Airlie Beach aboard Tallulah, an electric boat carrying a maximum of eight passengers, glides through Turtle Bay, around Pigeon Island and past the Coral Sea Marina's yachts with a live English-speaking guide. The whisper-quiet, fume-free vessel is the only electric tour boat in the Whitsundays, designed to let you watch for loggerhead and green sea turtles without the noise and fumes of a standard engine. A portaloo is available in the forward cabin for emergencies.Is it for me?Glide silently past turtles and hear every word of commentary with just seven other passengers on the Whitsundays' only electric boat.
Airlie Beach: Trike Tour to Shute Harbour & Conway with LunchYou’ll feel the rush of open-air trike touring from Airlie Beach through lush hills, stopping at Shute Harbour for sweeping sea views before winding into Conway’s wild corners. Pause at Cedar Creek Falls, share laughs over lunch at George’s Diner, and soak up local stories—all with your guide chatting through Bluetooth as you go.
Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise & Sparkling Wine from Coral Sea MarinaYou board with a glass of sparkling wine, cruise Pioneer Bay and Turtle Bay for two hours watching the sunset over the Whitsundays, spot turtles and possibly dolphins, eat antipasto, and return to Coral Sea Marina as the town lights come on. The flat catamaran deck means you can wear heels and move freely without gripping railings.Is it for me?Book this if you want a sunset on the water without arranging your own boat or timing — the two-hour window catches the light at its best, and the flat catamaran means you can actually relax instead of holding on.
Airlie Beach: Small Group Hinterland Tour & Waterfall SwimYou’ll taste fresh-roasted coffee at Whitsunday Gold Plantation, dip your toes (or more) into Cedar Creek Falls’ rainforest pool, spot turtles along Conway Beach with your local guide’s stories echoing in your ears, and grab lunch at a classic 1950s diner—all with pickup from Airlie Beach. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re back.
Airlie Beach Segway Tour: Boardwalk Glide & Sunset DinnerA 3-hour Segway tour from Airlie Beach that takes you along all three sections of the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk, past Pioneer Bay and Abell Point Marina to Cannonvale Beach, with a professional guide, helmet and included dinner at Sorrento Restaurant during sunset. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; children from age 12 are welcome, and you'll need moderate fitness and the ability to stand unaided on the Segway.Is it for me?Small groups work well here since you're riding your own Segway rather than sitting together on a coach, and the pace is steady enough for anyone with moderate fitness who wants to cover ground without walking. The sunset dinner stop makes this a good choice if you want the ride to end with a meal and a view rather than just dropping back at your hotel.
Whitsundays: Crocodile Safari River Cruise & Wetlands BBQYou’ll ride out from Airlie Beach for a day trip into Queensland’s wild side: cruising Proserpine River searching for crocodiles with a local guide, bumping through Goorganga Plains by tractor wagon, and sharing barbecue lunch plus billy tea under open sky. Expect laughter, unexpected wildlife moments, and a real taste of wetlands life—it’ll stick with you longer than you think.
Cape Hillsborough: Sunrise Kangaroos & Wallabies Tour with BreakfastYou’ll start before sunrise with hotel pickup from Airlie Beach, then watch kangaroos and wallabies greet the day on Cape Hillsborough’s beach. Share breakfast surrounded by forest scents, join your local guide for a gentle bushwalk past volcanic rocks to a lookout over the bay—and leave with that quiet feeling only early mornings bring.
Cedar Creek Falls day trip: Swim & lunch includedAn all-inclusive day tour from Airlie Beach that combines swimming in Cedar Creek Falls' natural rockpools with lunch and drinks at Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill on the waterfront. The tour includes transport, a guide, morning snack, lunch prepared by the local chef, and one beer, wine or soft drink per person. Children are welcome from age 4, and the small group keeps the pace relaxed. The waterfalls depend on seasonal rainfall, so water flow varies by time of year.Is it for me?You end the day fed, hydrated and having swum in a natural waterfall pool—the all-inclusive format means you don't stop to arrange food, drinks or logistics once the tour starts, so the whole 5 hours stays focused on the falls and the beach.
