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What to do in the Whitsunday Islands

Great Barrier Reef Adventure

a body of water next to the ocean
Great for
  • Adventure
  • Beaches & boats
  • Wildlife & nature

Cruise from Hamilton Island or Airlie Beach to Hardy Reef, one of the most spectacular on the Great Barrier Reef, with over 150 different types of coral and home to over 200 fish species. At the reef pontoon you'll be able to take a semi-submersible ride, glass bottom boat, or discover the marine life by snorkelling the crystal clear waters. 

From £148 per person

Please Note: Tour includes morning and afternoon tea, buffet lunch, snorkelling equipment, wetsuits and courtesy coach pick up. Tour also available from Airlie Beach - please ask you Travel Designer for details.

Islands and Whitehaven Beach

a large body of water
Great for
  • Beaches & boats
  • Food & wine
  • Luxury travel
  • Wildlife & nature

After a leisurely cruise from either Hamilton Island or Airlie Beach, spend time relaxing on the white silica sands which stretch for over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island, before enjoying morning or afternoon tea on this half day essential tour. 

From Hamilton Island from £65 per adult

From Airlie Beach from £69 per adult

Please Note: Tour includes return transfers from Hamilton Island or Alirlie Beach accommodation, cruise to Whitehaven Beach, 2 hours at Whitehaven Beach and use of wetsuits. Pick up from Hamilton Island hotels is at 8.15am, or from Airlie Beach at 7.15am. Alternatively depart at 11.50pm from Airlie Beach or 1.15pm from Hamilton Island for an afternoon tour including afternoon tea.

Daydream Island Resort

qualia, Hamilton Island

Beach Club, Hamilton Island

Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island

Palm Bungalows, Hamilton Island

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