Top Airlie Beach Shore Excursions

The rainforest-clad islands, white-sand beaches, and vast coral reefs of the Whitsundays are even more impressive when viewed from above. With this tour, take off on a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and admire the views from the panoramic windows. Fly over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and the Heart Reef, and enjoy a magnificent bird’s eye view of the Great Barrier Reef.

Explore the bush and estuaries of ‘wild Whitsunday’ on this full-day crocodile safari! Go croc-spotting on a Proserpine River cruise, and look for other wetlands wildlife on a tractor-pulled wagon tour. Take part in a Queensland mudcrab capture, and get a taste of bush life with traditional billy tea and damper. Feast on a fresh Aussie barbecue midday, and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off from Airlie Beach, Cannonvale or Proserpine. 

Customize this trike tour of Airlie Beach to suit your interests. Speak directly to the guide and your travel buddy via the in-helmet Bluetooth system. While driving your trike motorcycle, cruise around town, head to Shute Harbour, explore Cedar Creek Falls, and more. The duration of the tour depends upon the attractions and sights you chose to visit.

Explore Airlie Beach on a private tour by tuk-tuk for a fun twist on a traditional sightseeing tour. Just sit back and admire the city as a guide introduces you to the best locales. Select from various tour durations and themes, including a food tour or sunset ride, to suit your schedule and budget.

Take advantage of all Whitehaven Beach has to offer on this tour from Airlie Beach. Take a guided bushwalk to Whitehaven lookout, go swimming, relax on the pristine white-sand beaches, and enjoy a traditional Australian beach barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from your hotel in Airlie Beach included.

A Segway tour offers an offbeat experience and the ability to cover more ground than walking. On this tour from Airlie Beach to Cannovale, you can zip along the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk, and glide by Pioneer Bay, Shingley Beach and the Coral Sea Marina while listening to your guide share insights into the area. Wrap up the tour with a stop for some dinner while watching the sun set over the Whitsunday Islands.

Discover the wild side of the Whitsundays on an adreniline-fuelled 3.5-hour Segway tour. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic 5.5-mile (9km) tour through the Conway National Park. Glide along serene rainforest trails, following part of the Whitsunday Great Walk and hop off to enjoy morning tea overlooking Impulse Creek. Best of all: full instruction and practice time is provided and there’s no experience necessary, so anyone can give it a go!

Apollo has a rich history of competing in sailing races all over the world, including a win in the famous Sydney to Hobart race! This Epic sailing adventure is designed for the young and young at heart, with 3 full days to experience the very best The Whitsundays has to offer. Enjoy an authentic sailing experience as you race across the pristine waters, stopping off at different locations around the Whitsunday Islands. Snorkel along the coral gardens and swim amongst countless species of tropical fish and marine life that call this colourful underwater world their home. This diverse eco-system is all part of the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. If you don’t feel like getting wet, no problem, use one of the paddle boards on board to glide across the top instead and keep your eye out for Turtles! Explore the famous Whitsunday Island and Whitehaven Beach, visiting both ends of the beach and two lookouts.

Explore the Whitsunday Islands freely without the restrictions of a tour. Let us drop you off at the site of your choosing. Camp in one location or camp at multiple sites to explore further. Snorkel, fish, swim, hike or just simply relax, whatever takes your fancy. Experience these tropical Queensland islands at your own pace without the crowds.

Set sail around the Whitsunday Islands on this 2-night, small-group cruise departing from Airlie Beach. Your yacht Eureka will take you to such famous landmarks as Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, as well as a few off-the-beaten path spots where you can escape the crowds. All meals and snacks are provided and BYO drinks.

Enjoy three days sailing around the magnificent Whitsunday Islands on this small-group cruise departing from Airlie Beach. Over three relaxing days you can jump off board to snorkel around coral reefs, swim in crystal-clear water, sunbathe on pristine beaches, hike to island lookouts, and chill out on deck while enjoying plentiful good food.

Set off across Whitsunday Passage in the footsteps of Captain Cook on your own chartered tall ship cruise in the Whitsunday Islands. Bring as many as 24 guests on the 62-foot (19-meter) gaff-rigged schooner for a customized full-day charter that includes time for snorkeling, and a visit to either to Langford Reef — where you have a good chance of swimming with turtles, or the famously beautiful Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can select a sunset sail or a half-day tour for your private charter.