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Airlie Beach
Cedar Creek Falls Day Trip from Airlie Beach
A small-group day trip from Airlie Beach with Cedar Creek Falls swimming, lunch and a drink included.
4 hours to 1 day
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Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Trip
4 hours to 1 day
Overview
This full-day trip is a straightforward way to see more than one side of Whitehaven Beach without organising transport yourself. You’ll cruise through the Whitsundays, head to Hill Inlet for the famous lookout view, then spend time at both the northern and southern ends of the beach. Food is covered with morning tea, a beach BBQ lunch and afternoon tea, and protective stinger suits are included. It’s a long day and not especially cheap, but you do get a lot of beach time and the main Whitehaven highlights in one booking.
Why backpackers love it
If you’re based around Airlie Beach and want to tick off Whitehaven properly in a day, this keeps things easy. You’re not just dropped on one stretch of sand and left there — you get the lookout, both ends of the beach and meals included, which helps justify the price. It also suits travellers on a short schedule who want a full day out with the main scenery sorted. Just be aware it’s a big day, and the walk and tender transfers mean it’s better for people who are reasonably mobile.
What to expect
The day starts with a cruise through the Whitsunday Islands, including brief pick-up stops at Daydream Island and Hamilton Island. Once at Whitehaven, you’ll join a guided walk to Hill Inlet and do a short hike to the lookout for the well-known views over the swirling sand and water. The tour also explores the northern end of the beach before returning to the southern end, where you’ll have time to relax on the sand, swim, walk up to the Southern Lookout or join in beach activities. Meals and tea breaks are provided during the day. A moderate level of fitness is recommended, as the experience includes bushwalking and climbing in and out of tenders, and conditions can be hot and humid.
What's included
- Local guide
- Guided Walk to Hill Inlet
- Live commentary on board
- Protective stinger suits
- Morning Tea - BBQ Lunch - Afternoon Tea
Features
- See Hill Inlet’s famous swirling sand patterns from the lookout on a guided walk
- Beach BBQ lunch plus morning and afternoon tea included during the day
- Explore the stunning white, silica sand of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach on this full-day excursion.
- This is the best way to experience all that Whitehaven Beach has to offer.
Details
Additional details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Due to the length of this cruise and the activities this cruise is unsuitable for infants. Minimum age is 4 years
- Physical rating: Please be advised that a moderate level of fitness and agility is recommended for this experience, which includes bushwalking, and climbing in and out of tenders. High temperatures and humidity are possible, especially in the summer months.
- In the unlikely event of northerly winds, the vessel master will assess the beach conditions, and, if required, a safer alternate beach location may be visited.
- Please advise dietary requirements
Prices, availability, and cancellation policies are managed by the tour provider and may change. Please confirm all details on the booking page before purchasing.
From A$279.00
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