Located in between the Great Barrier Reef and Airlie Beach in Queensland’s central coast are the Whitsunday Islands. The Whitsunday region is known for adventurous Whitsundays tours and activities such as Whitsundays sailing tours, Whitsundays snorkelling tours, jet skiing, ocean rafting, scuba diving, and skydiving Whitsundays.
Boasting 74 tropical islands to its name, this part of East Coast Australia will have you wanting more with each day to come. There are plenty of sailing options to keep you occupied while you tick off your bucket list highlights. Visit the iconic Whitehaven Beach, regularly voted one of the top beaches in the world for years running. See the incredible swirling sand formation, different every day as the tide changes, from Hill Inlet Lookout. Relax on the pristine white sand and soak up the sun, and keep your eye out for baby Manta Rays that love to chill out in the shallows. Some of our favourite spots for epic coral reef snorkelling are Hook Island, Langford Island, and Hayman Island – though we know your epic tour guides and sailboat captains will take you to the best hidden gems in the Whitsundays.
The most popular way to explore the islands is with a unique sailing adventure. Whether it be on a speedy and stable catamaran, an adrenaline fuelled adventure boat, a traditional tall ship, or relaxing on a premium yacht, you’ll be able to see this amazing part of the world. Enjoy an all in one day tour like the Ocean Rafting Northern Exposure that highlights the must see spots, or take on an epic two or three day sailing journey like Prosail to witness everything the islands have to offer. Discover the pristine islands such as Long, Hamilton, and Daydream, as well as the famous Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet.
At Happy Travels, we offer a wide range of experiences and Whitsundays Tours suited to all travel styles. Depending on if you are looking for day tours or overnight sailing adventures we can help you find the right product.
The best value 60 Minute Scenic Flight the Whitsundays has to offer. Flight commentary, views of Whitehaven, Hill Inlet and the famous Heart Reef.
Set sail on a 2 day 2 night Prosail Whitsunday adventure, visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout, and vibrant coral reef snorkelling spots.
This 2 day, 2 night ‘trimaran’ is recommended for a social adventurous traveller looking for speed, stability, and tons of deck space to sunbathe and relax. It’s a recommended 18-35’s trip, so expect to have the odd drink or two. It’s known to get lively, so if you’re planning a romantic couples getaway, this might not be for you. Avatar is one of the most popular boats on The Whitsundays. It’s known for being the only Trimaran on The Whitsundays (this means it has 3 hulls in parallel). As far as how it looks, it’s definitely one of the stylish…
The Atlantic Clipper is the best sailing trip for you and your mates to let loose in paradise. Expect heaps of activities and social nights in paradise.
There are a few different options that you can choose to get you to the Whitsundays and our Whitsundays tours. Taking a bus or self-driving is an option if land based travel is your preference. Airlie Beach is either a 13 hour drive north of Brisbane or an 8 hour drive south of Cairns.
Another option is to fly into Proserpine, about 25 mins from Airlie Beach, and main access point to the Whitsundays. Shuttle buses, taxi’s & Ubers operate daily from the airport.
Some people choose to fly into Hamilton Island and book a luxury hotel. However, you then need to take a ferry across to Airlie Beach, where most sailing tours depart from.
Yes you can still see the Whitsundays.
Whilst the waters around the Whitsundays are generally very calm we definitely recommend buying some motion sickness tablets in advance.
We would also recommend a stable catamaran tour as these make the trip and time on the water a bit smoother.
There are plenty of other ways to see the Whitsundays such as a popular scenic flight over the reef and islands.
Yes, of course. There is usually luggage storage facilities at your accommodation or at the check in office for your Whitsundays trip.
For most overnight trips, you can, however you cannot bring any glass or red wine. Day boats usually have their own license unless specified otherwise.
No. The Whitsundays are located in between the mainland and the Great Barrier Reef and are home to fringing coral reefs, which is perfect for snorkelling.
The Whitsundays are a great place to visit all year round. The high season is considered to be the wet season, but is the warmest time of year to visit.
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