Whitsundays Guidebook
Sightseeing
Have a coffee at the wildlife park and you will see Koala's.
See timetable in coffee shop but they usually show around 10am.
30 locals recommend
Hamilton Island Wildlife
1 Resort DrHave a coffee at the wildlife park and you will see Koala's.
See timetable in coffee shop but they usually show around 10am.
Airlie Beach Lagoon
Shute Harbourr Rd
Horseshoe Bay Beach
Visit the falls from $55 per adult return. Enquire
From September we do not get very much rain so falls will not flow
53 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Falls
Visit the falls from $55 per adult return. Enquire
From September we do not get very much rain so falls will not flow
Day tours
Northern or Southern tour to Whitehaven beach, hill inlet and snorkelling
This company is one of the best. They have 7 boats which can take up to 30 guests and do tours to WHITEHAVEN Hill Inlet and the best snorkelling destinations
31 locals recommend
Ocean Rafting
Shingley DriveThis company is one of the best. They have 7 boats which can take up to 30 guests and do tours to WHITEHAVEN Hill Inlet and the best snorkelling destinations
Cruise Whitsundays
24 The Cv RdGreat Barrier Reef and Hamilton island day tours
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Glen Isla Road
Whitehaven Xpress | Whitehaven Beach Tour
$89pp for transfers and Day tour to Palm Bay resort on Long Island.
Adults only 18+ strictly no children
Enjoy a tropical island for the day, lunch and a cocktail.
Transfers via Shute Harbour and cost includes transfers and use of island facilities
Palm Bay Resort
Long Island$89pp for transfers and Day tour to Palm Bay resort on Long Island.
Adults only 18+ strictly no children
Enjoy a tropical island for the day, lunch and a cocktail.
Transfers via Shute Harbour and cost includes transfers and use of island facilities
Definitely the place to visit. Recommend not going out there by boat if forecast is over 20 knots. Flights are a must and the only way to really see the expense of the GBR
241 locals recommend
Great Barrier Reef
Definitely the place to visit. Recommend not going out there by boat if forecast is over 20 knots. Flights are a must and the only way to really see the expense of the GBR
Hill Inlet Lookout
Heart Reef
Whitehaven and Great Barrier Reef in one exciting day
Viper Whitsunday | Iconic Whitsunday Adventures
Whitehaven and Great Barrier Reef in one exciting day
Providence Sailing
Shingley Drivefull day sailing and evening Sunset sailing
Magic Whitsundays
52 Orchid RdGreat day out to Whitehaven and hill inlet and offer Stand up Paddle boards to use at Whitehaven
Whitsunday Bullet
Great day out to Whitehaven and hill inlet and offer Stand up Paddle boards to use at Whitehaven
Great Barrier Reef in one day.
Also offer overnight stay at the reef. Enquire on prices
29 locals recommend
Cruise Whitsundays
24 The Cv RdGreat Barrier Reef in one day.
Also offer overnight stay at the reef. Enquire on prices
Red Cat Adventures
350 Shute Harbour RdWhitehaven and Hill inlet on a award winning Cruise
Great day out to experience the Australian Bush and see Crocodiles in the wild
18 locals recommend
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Glen Isla RoadGreat day out to experience the Australian Bush and see Crocodiles in the wild
Food scene
Airlie Beach Hotel
Great Live Free entertainment most weekends
Great for Breakfast, Lunch or dinner with beach views
18 locals recommend
Paradiso Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
287 Shute Harbour RdGreat for Breakfast, Lunch or dinner with beach views
A free bus will pick you up and drop you back. Just call
64 locals recommend
Northerlies Beach Bar &Grill - Airlie Beach
Lot 116 Pringle RoadA free bus will pick you up and drop you back. Just call
Eastwoods Dining
Wonderful Asian fusion food. Once of our favourite restaurants
Fab view and a great place to watch the sunset in the Arvo
9 locals recommend
The Rocks Restaurant - Bar - Pool Club
25 Ocean View AveFab view and a great place to watch the sunset in the Arvo
Great outdoor dinning with superb views. Easy atmosphere and I recommend the Share platters
33 locals recommend
Anchor Bar Airlie Beach
5 Golden Orchid DrGreat outdoor dinning with superb views. Easy atmosphere and I recommend the Share platters
Tour agency
This Tour agency will give you the best unbiased advice and match a tour to your wishes and the weather. You often also get local deals that you may not see ONLINE so worth talking to a local. You can also book direct from their website or call them after hours for advice.
Whitsunday Bookings
263 Shute Harbour RdThis Tour agency will give you the best unbiased advice and match a tour to your wishes and the weather. You often also get local deals that you may not see ONLINE so worth talking to a local. You can also book direct from their website or call them after hours for advice.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Local Buses
All Queensland Buses now only cost 50c per person per ride.
As they are now quiet busy they do not always run to schedule so be patient