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Whitesundays is a haven for adventure lovers. The island is the global hub for water activities like snorkelling, bareboating, diving, and jet-skiing. Every activity at Whitsundays is an exhilarating experience, combined with the breathtaking views around and the amazing marine life underwater offers an unparalleled experience that no tourist should skip. Have a look at our range of Whitsundays activities from Airlie Beach and choose what excites you the most.
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The best tours in Whitsundays include sailing and cruising experiences to explore Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven beach, scenic flight over the Heart Reef, Hamilton Island day trips, and Whitsundays Inner Island Turtle Kayaking Tour.
September and October are the best months to visit Whitsundays Island and enjoy activities. During these months, the water is crystal clear for snorkelling and diving, there is no or quite little rainfall, and most importantly, the weather is warm but not too warm to enjoy outdoor activities.
The easiest way to get to Whitsundays is via Airlie beach. Take a boat or a book a cruise tour and you can reach Whitsundays Island in around 25-30 minutes.
Ideally 3-5 days are enough to explore Whitsundays Islands and its nearby attractions. However, you can also cover the highlights in 1-2 days by doing the popular water activities, enjoying scenic flights and Hill Inlet Lookout. If you have enough time, 3-5 days is the ideal time to undertake overnight sailing trips, visit the Great Barrier Reef, and also plan a short tour to Daydream Island or Hamilton Island.
January - February are the months you should avoid visiting Whitsundays. During these months, the island experiences tornadoes and rainy days which could ruin your planned Whitsundays tours and activities. Also, October-May is the stinger season in Whitsundays. While most water activity operators provide stinger suits to avoid marine stingers, you can swim freely in the ocean.
Whitsunday tours range from around AUD $95 for a two-hour sunset sail to AUD $329 for a full-day Great Barrier Reef trip. Whitehaven Beach day trips typically cost between $159 and $260, and overnight sailing trips start at around $454. Prices change with availability and deals, so check the tour page for today's price.
Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and a camera. Some tours supply snorkelling gear, stinger suits and meals, so check the inclusions on each tour page. For sailing trips, pack light in a soft bag.