 Airlie Beach Tours
See the list below for great ideas during your stay in Airlie Beach.
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Helicopter Flights |
Whitehaven Beach Picnic Adventure |
Join us for a scenic adventure! In your private 'bubble' helicopter we'll fly over the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands with plenty of photographic opportunities. Sip chilled champagne as you savour a gourmet picnic hamper in the unspoiled natural beauty of Whitehaven Beach.
This activity departs from Airlie Beach and views the Whitsunday Islands.
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
Please allow 2 hours for this adventure. Actual flight time is 40 minutes.
Our helicopter seats a maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children, equipped with stereo headsets for personalised commentary.
Weight limits may apply.
Remember to bring swimwear, towel, suncream and your camera.
Castaway on a romantic adventure. Indulge in an exhilarating birds eye view of the Whitsunday Islands from your private helicopter as you escape to secluded Whitehaven Beach. Sip chilled champagne as you savour a gourmet picnic hamper in unspoiled natural beauty. Swim, snorkel or just enjoy the tranquillity. We'll even provide you with a beach umbrella, rug and snorkeling gear. Flights can be taken for breakfast, lunch or twilight - you choose.
This adventure can depart from Long Island, Daydream Island, South Molle Island or Airlie Beach |
Activity rate guide
AUD$ 299
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Horse Riding |
The Valley Explorer Trail Ride |
Saddle up and discover the Great Australian Bush with a scenic trail ride. You'll explore the cattle paddocks, canefields and woodlands of our picturesque valley and follow beautiful scenic trails through the rainforest of the Dryander Mountains. A short break is included for light refreshments.
This activity takes place at Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia.
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
Allow 3.5 to 4 hours for your adventure, which includes picks ups,
up to a 2-hour trail ride including instruction, refreshments and
return trip.
To give you the best experience, tours are small, limited to just 6 riders and escorted by an experienced guide.
Minimum age 10 years and over. Suitable for people who enjoy active adventure
Your day begins with a courtesy pick up from your accommodation. After a short 10 minute drive past cane and cattle farms you arrive at Dryander House, home of Whitsunday Bush Adventures. After we check you will meet your instructors who will organize you with a safety helmet, then its down to the arena to meet your new best friend.
The two hour trail ride is a relaxed and wonderful way to explore the Australian bush. You will follow tracks through the paddocks of a cattle and cane farm, the woodlands and jungle of the mountain and discovering the rainforest creeks and spectacular valley views.
Then it's back to our reception area to relax around our picnic table, compare notes while you enjoy the valley views. When you're ready, we'll take you back to your accommodation in the bus.
All guests will need to sign a waiver form on day of tour. Guests 18 years old or under will need a parent/guardian to sign waiver form. |
Activity rate guide
AUD$ 79
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Motorbike |
Rainforest Explorer Quad Bike Tour |
Go Wild, Go Bush on your own 250cc Quad Bike. The Rainforest Explorer Quad Bike tour is an exhilarating 1 hour guided tour and great for beginners. You'll explore the paddocks and woodland of the cattle farm then follow the tracks through to spectacular rainforest
This activity takes place at Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
Allow 3.5 to 4 hours for your adventure, which includes picks ups, up to a 2-hour bike tour including instruction, refreshments and return trip.
To give you the best adventure, tours are small, limited to just 10 riders and escorted by 2 experienced guides.
Minimum age is 16 years and over. No bike experience or licence required. Suitable for people who enjoy active adventure like horse riding, jet skiing etc.
Your day begins with a courtesy pick up from your accommodation. After a short 10 minute drive past cane and cattle farms you arrive at Dryander House, home of Whitsunday Bush Adventures. After we check you in you'll be given a brief introduction on how to ride a quad bike, including safety instructions.
Then its time to mount up on your own fun machine - 250cc quad bike! To give you the best adventure, tours are small, limited to just 10 riders and escorted by 2 experienced guides.
Your adventure begins...
First we take you to our confidence course. This gives you plenty of time to get used to the bike. Our professional guides are on hand to help you and answer questions.
We take you along tracks through farmland then into the rainforest of the Dryander Range. The tracks you will be riding on are carefully laid out to be challenging, but not frightening. You'll climb steep hills, negotiate tight corners, there's some fast bits, and lots of variety. You take it all at your own speed and within your own capabilities. Whether you are an experienced or first time rider, you can be sure of an exhilarating ride!!!!
Along the way you'll stop and soak up the magic of the rainforest and learn a bit about this unique area. Our guides are full of local knowledge - flora, fauna, geology, pioneering, exploration and other interesting stuff.
Then it's back to our reception area to relax around our picnic table, compare notes while you enjoy the valley views. Digital photographs will be taken during your tour and are available for you to purchase along with T-shirts, hats, soft drinks and food. When you're ready, we'll take you back to your accommodation in the bus.
There is a $5 per person compulsory charge for bike damage insurance which is to be paid directly to us on day of tour. |
Activity rate guide
AUD$ 69
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Motorbike |
Mountain Plus Quad Bike Tour |
The Mountain Plus Quad Bike tour is the ultimate - take control of your own Honda 250cc Quad Bike for 2 hours of awesome action. You'll explore the paddocks and woodland of the cattle farm then follow the tracks through to spectacular rainforest.
This activity takes place at Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia.
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
Allow 3.5 to 4 hours for your adventure, which includes picks ups, up to a 2-hour bike tour including instruction, refreshments and return trip.
To give you the best adventure, tours are small, limited to just 10 riders and escorted by 2 experienced guides.
Minimum age is 16 years and over. No bike experience or licence required. Suitable for people who enjoy active adventure like horse riding, jet skiing etc.
Your day begins with a courtesy pick up from your accommodation. After a short 10 minute drive past cane and cattle farms you arrive at Dryander House, home of Whitsunday Bush Adventures.
After we check you in you'll be given a brief introduction on how to ride a quad bike, including safety instructions. Then its time to mount up on your own fun machine - 250cc quad bike!
To give you the best adventure, tours are small, limited to just 10 riders and escorted by 2 experienced guides.
Your adventure begins. First we take you to our confidence course. This gives you plenty of time to get used to the bike. Our professional guides are on hand to help you and answer questions.
We take you along tracks through farmland then into the rainforest of the Dryander Range. The tracks you will be riding on are carefully laid out to be challenging, but not frightening. You'll climb steep hills, negotiate tight corners, there's some fast bits, and lots of variety. You take it all at your own speed and within your own capabilities. Whether you are an experienced or first time rider, you can be sure of an exhilarating ride!!!!
Along the way you'll stop and soak up the magic of the rainforest and learn a bit about this unique area. Our guides are full of local knowledge - flora, fauna, geology, pioneering, exploration and other interesting stuff.
A tour highlight is the views from our 9 metre high rainforest canopy lookout tower, which offers the best views in the Whitsunday islands.
Then it's back to our reception area to relax around our picnic table, compare notes while you enjoy the valley views. Digital photographs will be taken during your tour and are available for you to purchase along with t-shirts, hats, soft drinks and food.
When you're ready, we'll take you back to your accommodation in the bus.
There is a $5 per person compulsory charge for bike damage insurance which is to be paid directly to us on day of tour. |
Activity rate guide
AUD$ 115
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Relax & Unwind |
Whitehaven Beach Two Island Cruise |
The Two Island Cruise showcases two very different faces of the Whitsunday Islands. Apart from a visit to the spectacular Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, you'll also enjoy the exciting resort attractions of Hamilton Island.
This cruise departs Shute Harbour and travels to Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach.
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
Depart Shute Harbour 9.40am - Return 5.35pm
Depart Daydream Island 8.15am or 10.00am - Return 5.10pm
Depart Long Island Resort 9.10am - Return 5.35pm
Our vessels take a maximum of 250 people.
Buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea/coffee included.
Return coach transfers from Cannonvale/ Airlie Beach to Shute Harbour are also included.
Dont forget your towel, sunhat, sunscreen, swimming costume, camera and credit card/cash.
Children = 4-14 years
Family = 2 adults + 2 children
The only way to truly experience two of the Whitsundays best icons is in style and comfort aboard a large, high-speed and airconditioned catamaran.
A visit to cosmopolitan Hamilton Island is a definite Whitsundays must-do! Hamilton Island is the largest island resort in the South Pacific, and boasts an exciting mix of things to see and do. Seven pools, boutiques, galleries, bars, a number of restaurants, over 40 optional activities, walking trails, and a koala and wildlife gallery are just a few of its features.
Picturesque Whitehaven Beach is one of the Whitsundays premier natural attractions - seven kilometres (five miles) of glistening white silica sand complemented by crystal clear waters. Located on Whitsunday Island, the largest island in the region, Whitehaven Beach is fully protected and uninhabited due to its National and Marine Park status. Its shallows are graced by various species of turtles, and these ancient creatures are often sighted during daily visits.
Our cruise experience at Whitehaven Beach is exactly what each individual wants it to be. Swim in the crystal clear waters, take a leisurely walk along the pristine beach, join in the beach games or just relax and soak up the sunshine - the choice is yours!
Inclusions:
* Use of resort facilities and activities on Hamilton Island
* Beach activities on Whitehaven Beach
* Sun shelters on Whitehaven Beach
* Commentary from experienced crew
* Delicious buffet lunch and afternoon tea on board vessel
* Complimentary tea and coffee
* Return coach transfers between Shute Harbour and mainland accommodation
There is also an optional extra of photographs of daily activity.
An Environmental Management Charge of $4.50 per head is charged to tourist operators for all visitors over 4 years of age to the Great Barrier Reef and environs. |
Activity rate guide
AUD$ 54
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Relax & Unwind |
Sailing in Style 3 days 3 nights |
Here is your opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable cruise aboard Pacific Sunrise, one of Australia's most sleek and graceful yachts. While Sailing in Style you can expect great service and gourmet food from your professional crew while exploring the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Shute Harbour, Airlie Beach.
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
3 days and 3 nights. Departs 2pm and returns 11am on the secheduled days.
Maximum of 17 guests and minimum of 5 crew
Water is available onboard. Please bring money for bottled water. Fresh linen is provided. Comfortable casual clothing (t-shirts, shorts). Warm clothing for evenings. Swimwear, hat, sunscreen and beach towel. Walking shoes. Trips are subject to weather conditions and the discretion of the operator.
Accommodation price is based on the following: Deluxe state room per person twin share (double bed). State room per person twin share (double bed). Twin/ Triple share per person (single beds). All meals are included in the price. Please inform of any allergies or dietary requirements.
Cruise and play at your leisure for 3 days and 3 nights aboard Pacific Sunrise.
We pride ourselves on the fact that we have no fixed itineraries for our scheduled departure sailing holidays. The desires of guests are considered in
relation to prevailing weather conditions to ensure that everyone aboard enjoys.
The moment you are welcomed aboard Pacific Sunrise you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to a traditional boutique hotel where high levels of service, low guest numbers and an atmosphere of distinction were the norm.
Our fully functional galley, licenced bar and dining room with seating for all passengers, provides areas for meeting and socialising with other guests. While our various secluded balconies and deck levels enable guests to find their own private space and a feeling of solitude to enjoy the view of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.
Pacific Sunrise will carry you on a journey amongst the Whitsunday Islands region of the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park as well as to areas of the outer Great Barrier Reef. At these fantastic locations our crew will assist you to snorkel over coral reefs, view the coral and marine life from the glass bottom boat, explore tropical islands and beautiful sandy beaches and island rain forest.
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Activity rate guide
AUD$ 490
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Snorkel & Scuba Diving |
Blue Pearl Bay Snorkelling Adventure |
Sail to Blue Pearl Bay, the site of some of Queenslands most spectacular fringing reef. Snorkel or SCUBA dive amongst beautiful coral and thousands of tropical fish just metres from the beach. After exploring the bay, you are welcomed back on board the boat for a buffet lunch.
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
Departs at 8:45am and returns at approximately 4:30pm
Snorkelling is supervised and for the new or inexperienced, instruction is available on board. All snorkelling gear is supplied free of charge.
Please bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, swimwear, soft shoes and jumpers for cooler days.
A two-hour sail from the mainland, Blue Pearl Bay on Hayman Island boasts some spectacular fringing reef. Snorkel or Scuba Dive amongst the beautiful coral and colourful tropical fish of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
See beautiful fringing reef corals and thousands of tropical fish in waist deep water just metres from the beach. For the more adventurous, a short paddle brings you to spectacular coral bommies and the largest Blue Pearl Bay residents like Maori Wrasse and Coral Trout.
After about two hours exploring the bay guests are invited back aboard Maxi Ragamuffin for a delicious buffet lunch, including cold roast meats, gourmet salads and crusty bread rolls.
After lunch, there is usually time for a swim or a bit of sunbathing before the crew set sail again for the return leg via the Whitsunday Passage to Shute Harbour.
A fresh Queensland tropical fruit platter is served during the return sail to the mainland.
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Activity rate guide
AUD$ 48
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Unique Destinations |
Private Charter Sailing Whitsundays QLD |
Fully crewed private charters are great way to see the Whitsunday Islands hassle free. Make the most of your holiday with no cleaning or cooking and low stress as our experienced crew share with you their local knowledge of the Whitsundays.
Our vessels depart Abel Point Marina Airlie Beach. But if your flying into Hamilton Island or holidaying on one of the islands we can arrange to pick you up.
Airlie Beach
The Whitsundays Queensland
Depends on how long private charter is booked for. 1 day minimum.
Each yacht will have a professional skipper and three crew. Passengers can range from 6-36.
No experience is necessary for Private Charter trips. Your skipper and crew will take care of all the responsibilities of the yacht. You don't have to worry a thing except your tan!
Private Charters are perfect for couples, groups and families, you can choose a vessel which best suits your group size, travel dates, time frame and what you want to do.
With no fixed itinerary you can decide where you want to go otherwise our experienced and professional crew will take you directly to the best spots.
The Oz Adventure Sailing fleet consists of 26 vessels, ranging from 6 to 36 passengers, including Classic Yachts to Modern Maxis, we have a vessel to suit every style of sailing and every budget.
Some of our vessels have diving facilities for you to explore the underwater paradise of the Whitsunday Islands otherwise take the opportunity to snorkel, swim and even learn to sail. It's your holiday, make the most of it.
Sailing in one of the world's most unique aquatic playgrounds- the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, it comprises of emerald like islands in a sea of breath taking aquamarine blue, the Whitsundays are an extraordinary place, where the rainforest meets the ocean, and National Park meets Marine Park
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Activity rate guide
AUD$ 1770
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