Things to do in The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island
Snorkeling Whitsunday Islands: Camira sailing catamaranCamira is a full-day sailing tour from Airlie Beach through the Whitsunday Islands, with a guided walk to Hill Inlet lookout, swimming and snorkeling at Whitehaven Beach and a fringing reef, and a cooked BBQ lunch on board. The catamaran carries capped numbers so you have room to move, and the boat serves beer, wine and cider from 10am. Children are welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day combining sailing, hiking and reef snorkeling in one trip—the guided walk to Hill Inlet is steep and the snorkel requires water confidence, but meals and gear are provided on board.
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.
Hamilton Island: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Full Day Bait ReefYou board a purpose-built snorkel vessel from Hamilton Island and spend 3.5+ hours at two moorings on Bait Reef, the closest outer reef location. Guided snorkeling support, all equipment, and a buffet lunch with tea are included. If weather requires a change, the boat visits inner reef sites and a beach instead — still a full day, still the same price. You return to Hamilton Island in the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full Great Barrier Reef snorkeling day without arranging transport, equipment rental, park entry, or timing yourself — the small-group format and fixed schedule handle all of it, leaving you to focus on the reef itself.
Hardy Reef Overnight: Sleep Under Stars on the Great Barrier ReefA two-day, one-night overnight experience moored at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, where you have private use of the entire Reefworld pontoon from sunrise to sunset. You snorkel, ride the semi-submarine, view the reef through an underwater chamber, and sleep in a premium queen-size Reefbed on the upper deck under the stars. Round-trip ferry transport through the Whitsundays, all meals, and beverages including beer and wine are included; optional scuba diving and helicopter flights are available to purchase on board.Is it for me?Choose this overnight option if you want private pontoon access from sunrise to sunset—you'll see the reef at different times of day and move between snorkeling and semi-sub tours without the day-tripper crowds.
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.
