Things To See In Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

Rated 4 Stars, based on 265 Reviews.
Our 70-minute Glass Bottom Boat Tour is designed for those who want to see the wonders of The Whitsundays and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef… without getting wet. Suitable for all ages. This trip cruises the best coral reefs around Airlie Beach, guaranteed to deliver breathtaking coral worlds and marine wildlife such as turtles, rays, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish.
Whitehaven Beach Morning or Afternoon Tour

Rated 4 Stars, based on 357 Reviews.
Embark on a scenic cruise from Port of Airlie, stopping at
Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests
before discovering the Southern end of the pristine 7km
stretch of silica sand at Whitehaven Beach. Once on the
beach, you will experience a diverse range of beach activities
including swimming, hiking, beach games and stand-up paddle
boarding, or simply relax and enjoy this world-famous icon for
up to two hours.
PLEASE NOTE: this tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. To visit these locations, please see the Whitehaven Beach Full Day Chill & Grill or the Camira sailing Adventure.
Airlie Beach Jet Ski Tour

Rated 4 Stars, based on 240 Reviews.
Explore the beautiful bays and coastline of Airlie Beach on a jet ski! Glide through the turquoise waters at high speed, with the chance to encounter marine life, such as sea turtles.
Our modern Sea-Doo skis are extremely fun to ride – suitable for both experienced riders and beginners with no previous experience. Led by qualified guides, this tour is a unique way of seeing Airlie Beach surrounds, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way!
INCLUSIONS
60 minute jet ski safari
Safety briefing
Life jacket
*The cost is per jet ski. Max 2 passengers per jet ski.
Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

Rated 5 Stars, based on 268 Reviews.
Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill!
Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp adrenaline rush around Airlie Beach’s stunning Pioneer Bay.
Packed with epic spins, drifts, and power stops, this high speed adventure is the ultimate scenic joyride — because sightseeing is way more fun at full throttle!
Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island Cruise from Airlie Beach

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 230 Reviews.
Visit two of Australia’s best-loved destinations on a scenic Whitsundays cruise – Hamilton Island and Whitehaven Beach. Hamilton Island is a sophisticated, family-friendly resort, with excellent eating, drinking and shopping opportunities. Not far away on Whitsunday Island, glorious Whitehaven Beach is one Australia’s most beautiful stretches of sand
From Port of Airlie, cruise across the Whitsunday Passage and into the Whitsunday Islands. On Hamilton Island, hop-on/hop-off shuttle buses take you past key attractions and scenic lookouts. Cool-off in the main pool with its swim-up bar, visit iconic Catseye Beach, or browse the waterfront shops and galleries before lunch at Marina Tavern. You’ll also have the chance to explore Whitehaven Beach, where you can wander along the 7km shoreline – beachcombing, bushwalking and wading in the warm, crystal-clear water.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour does not visit Hill Inlet or the Hill Inlet Lookout. Hamilton Island is self guided, see desk for info.
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari from Airlie Beach including Lunch

Rated 5 Stars, based on 312 Reviews.
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you to explore the estuaries and wetlands of the Whitsundays and to discover the vegetation and wildlife in these unique habitats. Your tour begins with a courtesy bus transfer from Airlie Beach to Proserpine. You will experience a calm water cruise on Proserpine River, spotting estuarine crocodiles in natural habitat, and then explore Goorganga Plains wetlands on a tractor-drawn wagon train. Your day tour includes a delicious barbecue lunch and traditional billy tea and damper, so have your camera and your appetites ready!
Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours

Rated 5 Stars, based on 232 Reviews.
Jump on a Tuk Tuk, it is a great way to see beautiful Airlie Beach and mingle with the locals.
Sit back and relax as your local guide shows off their home town, taking you to the best scenic spots and venues.
You have the choice of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minute tour’s at various times through out the day,7 Days a week, we will work with you to get the best time and tour for you organised
We have a special 45 minute sunset ride (departure time is dependant on sunset time).
There is also a 2-hour progressive food tour where your insider guide will take you to some of Airlie’s best venues. (Venues change according to availability)
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 532 Reviews.
Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable.
Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon.
Your day includes:
– Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef
– 4 hours at Hardy Reef
– Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits
– Access to underwater observatory
– Semi-submarine guided tour
– Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
– Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving
One Way Only – Airport Transfer share shuttle service

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 54 Reviews.
We provide as much as possible, door to door Airport Transfers at Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) from/to Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket and Shute Harbour.
We stop at all ports, resorts, hotels, airbnb’s and private addresses. As we use fully air-conditioned 13 & 24 seater buses this means fewer stops; therefore getting you to your destination often faster than other services.
We operate 365 days a year meeting every arriving and departing flight at the Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine).
Scenic Flight over Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR

Rated 5 Stars, based on 104 Reviews.
Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet!
See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday 60 minute scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!
Ocean Rafting’s scenic flights depart from Whitsunday Airport, located at 12 Air Whitsunday Drive, Flame Tree, between the popular tourist destinations of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and just 8 minutes drive from the main street of Airlie Beach.
Departs daily at 7am, 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm
Providence Whitehaven Beach Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 203 Reviews.
Experience the Whitsundays aboard a 62-ft gaff-rigged schooner, one of the few tall ships to regularly visit Whitehaven Beach. Get involved with handling the sails or simply relax on deck as you sail towards the iconic Whitehaven Beach. Upon arrival, disembark at Tongue Bay and enjoy a short 10-minute walk to the Hill Inlet lookout for stunning views and photo opportunities of the world’s most photographed beach. After taking in the scenery, spend an hour and a half soaking up the sun and the soft, white sand of Whitehaven Beach.
Return to the schooner for lunch as you continue your journey to a beautiful snorkelling spot. Here, you’ll have the chance to explore vibrant coral reefs and swim among a variety of colourful fish. As the day winds down, sail back to Coral Sea Marina North, with the sails—wind permitting—guiding you home.
Whitsundays Segway Sunset and Boardwalk Tour with Dinner

Rated 5 Stars, based on 74 Reviews.
Enjoy spectacular views while you glide along the Whitsunday Bicentennial Boardwalk on a Segway. A Segway is a great way to get around, it is easier than walking, and more unique and personalised than a coach tour. You’ll ride your own Segway from Airlie Beach to Cannonvale stopping on the return journey to enjoy delicious included dinner while watching the sun set over the Whitsundays.
The Airlie Hopper Sightseeing Bus (Cruise Ship Friendly)

Rated 5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
Please note that as we have had to change our listing from a hop-on, hop-off listing to a tour, we have lost all 40 reviews and our 5-star rating. We have listed some of them in our photos.
The Airlie Hopper is operated by Airlie Adventure Tours, the Whitsundays’ leading land-based adventure specialists. Family-owned and operated for over 35 years in the tourism and hospitality industries, our experience gives us the know-how to ensure that your Whitsunday adventure is a unique one to remember.
We take you on an adventure around the Whitsundays to visit some of the best-kept secrets, such as the Whitsunday Gold Coffee plantation, Cedar Creek Falls, Georges retro 50’s American Diner, and Northerlies Beach Bar.
You will experience the beauty of the Conway Valley and see the ancient rainforest and lush farming land. See the wildlife like Turtles, Fish, and Goannas, but if you are lucky, you might even see a croc!
This tour is great for everyone, old and young alike.
2 Day Great Barrier Reef "Reefsuites" Experience

Rated 5 Stars, based on 62 Reviews.
Moored offshore at Hardy Reef, 40 nautical miles from Airlie Beach, Reefworld is the setting for your spectacular overnight Reefsuite experience.
Begin your journey with a cruise through the Whitsunday Islands to Hardy Reef onboard our high-speed vessel, arriving at the reef around 11am. After lunch, guests can snorkel, dive, swim or take a scenic helicopter flight to see famous Heart Reef (additional cost). Day visitors depart mid-afternoon and then overnight guests have Hardy Reef and Reefworld all to themselves.
Watch a stunning sunset with a drink in hand before enjoying a starlit long-table dinner on the pontoon’s upper deck. After dinner, Reefsuite guests can retreat to the privacy of their undersea accommodation. Sit back, relax and watch as the reef comes to life through the floor to ceiling windows.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and an exclusive morning on the reef before heading home in the afternoon with memories that will stay with you forever.
Bowen Beaches Discovery-Top of the Whitsundays

Rated 5 Stars, based on 30 Reviews.
Going where few visitors see in the Whitsundays, leaving Airlie on a relaxing drive 1 hour north through cane fields and countryside, we visit the best beaches, lookouts and natural features on the Bowen region. I have chosen the best spots for you to discover in this beautiful region. This tour offers small boutique style tours with friendly, fun and informative guide. Beachfront Morning tea incl.
Best for ages 6+.
Whitsunday Whirl – 20 Minute Helicopter Tour

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
Please Note: Weight Limits Apply*
This scenic 20-minute helicopter tour will allow you to take in the incredible views of Airlie Beach, Shute Harbour, and it’s surrounding islands and reef systems.
Once we’re aboard our Robinson R44 Helicopter, we’ll depart from Shute Harbour Airport and make our way out to the islands to see The Whitsundays from a birds eye view.
As we cruise above the clear turquoise waters be sure to have a camera as this flight highlights why people come from all over the globe to this beautiful part of Australia.
*This tour has a maximum passenger weight limit of 130kg/286lb per seat, and total combined passenger weight of 250kg/551lb.