Visit Whitehaven Beach
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Spend the whole day experiencing all the wonders of the magnificent Whitehaven Beach area. Indulge in the ultimate experience of Whitehaven Beach; from the northern end exploring the spectacular Hill Inlet, to the southern – swimming, hiking, sunbathing, soaking up the sun. No other day cruise offered allows you so much time to explore the wonders of Whitehaven beach.
Cruise to superb, 7km-long Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. From the beach’s northern end, a leisurely 1.3km-return guided hike to Hill Inlet lookout follows a path walked by the Whitsundays’ traditional owners, the Ngaro people. Back at Whitehaven’s southern end, swim or relax on the sand, or tackle the stairs to the Whitehaven Beach Lookout and view the length of Whitehaven Beach. A delicious gourmet burger is waiting for you back on the Whitehaven sand.
Visit Daydream Island
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Discover the laidback vibe of the newly reopened Daydream Island – the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. Spend your time swimming, enjoying the scenic surroundings or meeting some Great Barrier Reef marine life at the spectacular Living Reef.
Start your day with a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie or Hamilton Island to Daydream Island, docking at the island’s exclusive private marina. From here you can choose your own activities: relax by the pool and admire the views, discover over 100 species of marine life in the newly extended Living Reef, and learn more about them from the onsite marine biologists. A delicious two-course lunch awaits at Inkstone Kitchen & Bar. Remember: unless you’ve got your accommodation booked, don’t miss the last boat!
- Explore Daydream Island at your leisure
- Relax by the resort pool and enjoy the ocean views
- See the Living Reef in action with a live fish-feeding show at 10am daily
- Get up close and learn about topical marine life in the Living Reef Centre
- Delicious two-course lunch at Inkstone Kitchen & Bar
- Full or half-day options for those short of time
Visit Hamilton Island
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Take a day to explore Hamilton Island at your own pace – a terrific way to experience the island’s natural beauty. Hike through the hills, browse the boutiques and galleries along Marina Village main street, or unwind by the pool or beach. Eating, drinking and shopping opportunities abound.
Hamilton Island Freestyle – it’s Hamilton Island, your way. Free activities include swimming at Catseye Beach or the main resort pool; hiking to Passage Peak, One Tree Hill or along the South-East Head Trail; and exploring on the island shuttle buses. Enjoy a pub style lunch at Marina Tavern. Other activities – perhaps a visit to meet the koalas WILD LIFE Hamilton Island, go-karting, jetboating or mini-golf – are also available (own expense).
- Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to Hamilton Island
- Choice of spectacular island bushwalks
- Full use of island shuttle bus*, pool areas and Catseye Beach
- Access to shops, galleries, boutiques and restaurants