- 1 nights accommodation at Paradise Cove Resort
- Travel aboard a custom-built vessel to the best spots in the Whitsunday Islands
- Fresh clean linen
- Free use of snorkelling equipment
- All meals plus morning and afternoon snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Free resort activities (paddle boards, kayaks, hammocks, fire pit, floating bean bags, pool table, table tennis)
WHERE WE VISIT
- Whitehaven Beach
- Whitsundays Islands
- Hill Inlet Lookout
- Paradise Cove Resort
What's Included
What's excluded
- A $50 deposit will be taken upon check in for the loan of a 30L dry bag for your belongings, which will be refunded to the passenger when the bag is returned at the end of the trip.
Why do we love this
We love the little bit of luxury this trip affords travels. You get exclusive access to the Paradise Cove Resort, their internationally award-winning bathhouses and an array of paddle boards, kayaks, hammocks, fire pit, floating bean bags, pool table, table tennis plus a huge beautiful indoor/outdoor pool with adjoining jacuzzi. It's the full package.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The perfect mini-trip with all the highlights... the Ride to Paradise shows of the best of the Whitsundays with an exclusive overnight stay at Paradise Cove Resort included!
Travel in a custom-built vessel and enjoy a comfortable and smooth ride to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and Langford Sandbar. You'll enjoy time sunbaking, exploring and relaxing in the stunning Paradise Cove Resort.
Passengers will have access to all resort features, like the internationally award-winning bathhouses, hammocks, fire pit, floating bean bags, pool table, table tennis plus an indoor/outdoor pool with adjoining jacuzzi. You'll also be able to enjoy their paddle-boarding and kayaking equipment.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Great Barrier Reef, Langford Sandbar, Paradise Cove Resort
You'll be greeted at Abell Point Marina at 12.30pm by your friendly crew. Jump on board the vessel and cruise at high-speed to the fringing Great Barrier Reef. You'll visit Langford Sandbar, a sparkling jewel in the Whitsundays. Here you can enjoy some snorkelling and meet the resident turtles and coral fish. Or, soak up the sun and relax on a pool noodle.
The next stop is the idyllic Paradise Cove Resort, your home for the night. Make your way across the sandy beach to the breathtaking resort that is waiting for your exclusive use.
After a detailed tour of the resort, you'll be shown to your room where you'll have a few hours to settle in. Before dinner, spend some time playing pool or tennis or hit the water and go paddle boarding and kayaking. If you're feeling more like relaxing, take a walk on the beach, chill by the pool or simply relax in a hammock and take in the tranquillity of Paradise Cove.
Delicious chicken curry for is on the menu for dinner.
Once you've finished, the crew will light the fire down on the beach, and you can enjoy roasting some marshmallows for dessert. After counting shooting stars, head back to your room and fall asleep to the sounds of nature.
Day 2 - Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout
Wake up and head down to the main house for a continental breakfast and fruit salad. Afterwards, pack your bags and head off on your Whitsunday adventure!
You'll depart around 8.00 am, bound for Whitehaven Beach and the amazing Hill Inlet Lookout. Once you’ve taken those once in a lifetime pictures at the Hill Inlet, stroll down to the silica sand and do some exploring. Make sure to look in the shallows for baby sharks and stingrays! After a couple of hours soaking up the sun on the beach, it's time to head home to Airlie Beach.
The ride home takes about 45 minutes. You'll arrive at approximately 1.00 pm.
Menu:
Afternoon Tea: Homemade brownie
Arrival Paradise Cove Resort: cheese platter including crackers, dips, cheese, cabana, celery, carrot. Tea and coffee.
Dinner: Red Thai Chicken Curry, rice, spring rolls.
Dessert: Chocolate mousse with crushed biscuits, coconut shavings, berries & vanilla ice cream
Breakfast: Selected cereals, fruit salad, multi-grain/wholemeal/white Bread, toast toppings – vegemite, marmalade, butter, Nutella, honey, strawberry jam, orange juice, berry juice and tea and Coffee.
Morning Tea: Chocolate/berry muffins