Kayaking Whitsundays Half Day - A perfect introduction to sea kayaking or just a great opportunity to enjoy the magnificent surrounds of the Whitsundays.   More information     2 Night Maxi Dive on Freight Train- ex Airlie Beach - Experience 2 super fast days and 2 thrilling nights on board this 18m pocket maxi. Help trim the sails on this former Sydney-Hobart winner or sit back and soak up the sun. She is an eco certified vessel. Dive, snorkel and visit Whithaven Beach.   More information     3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS - BAREFOOT LAZY DAZE - Get ready for three days of fun and relaxation in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world...   More information     Whitsunday Sailing - Backpacker - Airlie is the Gateway to the Whitsundays – an archipelago of 74 tropical islands. Our resort is located on the main strip and features a swimming pool, bar and night club. This is the ideal base to explore the Whitsundays from.   More information     Kayak Whitsundays Airlie Beach Full Day - The golden sandy beaches, extensive fringing coral reefs and magnificent scenery, of the Molle Group of Islands is our destination for this day trip   More information     Whitsundays & Fraser Island Maxi Rush - For a real sailing experience out for just a day, get involved with Beaches awesome Maxi Rush package! It includes: 2 nights accommodation at Beaches in Hervey Bay or Airlie Beaches, 3 Day / 2 Night Fraser Island Self Drive Safari ~ featuring Base Camp! Your choice of a full day sailing out on Maxi Ragamuffin heading on either the Blue Pearl Bay Snorkeling Adventure, or the Whitehaven Beach Picnic Adventure.   More information     2 Night SV Whitehaven Sailing- ex Airlie Beach - The 17.5m 'Beach Boat' was designed to cruise tropical waters in style and comfort. With big open decks to sunbath on, plenty of on deck seating and huge aft deck permanent shade she is the ideal safari boat.   More information     Whitsundays Budget Sailing-ex Airlie Beach - Sailing the Whitsundays - ex Airlie Beach - Experience the thrill of sailing and the comfort of cruising aboard for 2 great days and 2 magical nights...swimming with the fish, exploring the best coral reefs, the best snorkelling locations and the famous Whitehaven Beach...   More information     2 Night Silent Night Sailing- ex Airlie Beach - Silent Night is performance sailing in comfort. With wide, flat decks above, and comfortable accommodation below, she carries a maximum of 12 passengers within a friendly intimate envionment.   More information     1 Day Whitsunday Crocodile Safari - Experience the thrill of sighting the most dangerous crocodiles in the world...as you cruise up the Proserpine river...Enjoy a barbeque buffet lunch complete with 'Aussie" damper......   More information

When travelling north to Airlie Beach north of Mackay is a great place to stop for a couple of days, with plenty of land, sea, & air tours, beautiful beaches, rainforest surrounds, fantastic swimming holes........ and yes the list goes on and on. 

The view to the Whitsunday islands from Harbour Beach will get you itching to set sail. Save some of your travel money for a life enriching experience, and when you return home, these memories will remain forever (as will the skills learned).

At Airlie Beach there are are many tour companies that you and a handful of friends can go fishing, rafting, snorkeling, boom netting, scuba diving - some may even offer all of the above. We do suggest you book before you arrive for the best deals and to be sure you get the tour you want.

You can stay on a number of the Whitsunday islands and varies from expensive up market resorts to a few designed for backpackers. Have a look at our selection on our Australia hostel guide.