Departing from Airlie Beach (with return transfers from town included) you’ll take to the skies in a comfortable, fixed wing aircraft to see this stunning part of Australia from the air.

With guided commentary from your experienced and knowledgable pilot you you’ll get unbeatable birds eye views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and even the famous Heart Reef.

So if you’re looking to add an epic bucket list trip to your East Coast itinerary, this one comes highly recommended!

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Well this 3 day, 2 night sailing adventure on board Apollo covers all the must see spots – including the world famous Whitehaven Bach, Langford Spit and Blue Pearl Bay.

You’ll kick back on board this 80 foot ex racing yacht which is the proud winner of the Sydney to Hobart Race – which means you’ll be able to cover some serious ocean through the islands. And with a full refurbish in 2022, you’ll be doing it in style too.

Throughout the 3 days there will plenty of time for snorkelling, sunbathing on the deck and exploring some of the awesome destinations you visit, and with a max group size of 26 we know you’ll have an incredible time with all your new travel buddies!

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This 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure on board the Atlantic Clipper is the perfect way to enjoy paradise, meet some new travel buddies and enjoy an awesome party on the open ocean.

The Atlantic Clipper comes kitted out with everything you need to enjoy your time sailing around the Whitsundays – a dive platform, snorkel kit, hot tub and even 2 water slides! For those who want heaps of sun and fun you can’t go wrong with this epic trip.

Sailing throughout the Whitsundays you’ll stop off at spots like the world famous Whitehaven Beach, hike up to Hill Inlet Lookout (for those postcard perfect pictures!) and snorkel at spots like North Hook.

If you time your trip well you’ll also get the opportunity for whale watching between July and Sept.

For those who want a little bit more adventure the Atlantic Clipper also offers the chance for an intro dive with their certified scuba instructors for just $65.

Already certified? You can also include up to 2 fun dives with your trip too for just $65 each.

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Your 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure in the Whitsundays on board Avatar will take in all the highlights that this part of Australia is famous for – from Hill Inlet lookout to Whitehaven Beach – and we’re sure it’ll be one of your favourite adventures on the East Coast!

Your home for the trip will be the gorgeous Avatar boat – an 18.3m long ex racing trimaran, built for speed but renovated for comfort and adventure!

Along with your experienced and fun crew you’ll sail around the Whitsunday Islands under full sail (weather and wind dependent of course!) and you’ll have plenty of space to relax and soak up the views, including the 2 spacious nets with just the ocean below you.

It’s 2 days full days filled with sailing, adventure, postcard perfect views and a few cold beers amongst the tropical islands of the Whitsundays – what more could you ask for?

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Well this 2 day, 1 night tour on British Defender ticks all the boxes for an epic time on the Whitsunday Islands!

With a maximum of 28 travellers, this medium group size trip is great for those looking to enjoy this stunning part of Australia and meet plenty of new travel buddies in the process.

Under the beautiful sails of this maxi sailing yacht you’ll tick all the must see spots off – including Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach and of course plenty of snorkelling spots too.

And of course the knowledgable crew and guides of British Defender will teach you more about this beautiful island chain and make sure you have an incredible sailing adventure.

Always a customer favourite!

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So we’ve packaged together our favourite two trips to offer our Fraser Island and Whitsundays Deal!

You’ll cruise along the beaches of Fraser Island in a 4×4 visiting spots like Lake Mackenzie, Indian Head Lookout, the Maheno Shipwreck and Champagne Pools whilst enjoying your evenings camping under the stars.

On the Whitsundays you’ll sail around these stunning tropical island visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and snorkelling the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef – sleeping on board a boat and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean.

So what’s included in this Fraser Island and Whitsunday Island deal?

• 2 day, 2 night Whitsunday Sailing Adventure on Spank Me
• 3 day, 2 night Fraser Island Safari with Pippies
• 2 nights accommodation in Rainbow Beach (1 night pre and post trip)

It’s two of Australias best trips bundled together so you have more money to spend on the rest of your East Coast adventure!

Both trips can be booked fixed or open dated and travel between Rainbow Beach and Airlie Beach is NOT included – so it’s the perfect bolt on to your campervan hire or bus pass!

When filling in the form below let us know your preferred start days for both tours

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And of course the best way to see Heart Reef is from the air!

This Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Tour 1 hour private scenic flight with the team from HeliTaxi Australia takes in some incredible aerial views over The Great Barrier – including spots like Hill Inlet, Langford Reef, Daydream Island and Hook Reef just to name a few.

You’ll be picked up from your Airlie Beach accommodation by the team and head to Abell Point Marina or Shute Harbour Airport (depending on conditions) before heading skyward for your scenic flight.

Perfect as a private trip for couples, families or a group of buddies this is the ideal way to treat yourself and get some amazing pictures of the Great Barrier Reef.

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This 2 day, 2 night sailing adventure on board New Horizon ticks off all the must see spots in the Whitsundays – including Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout (for that must have Whitsundays photo!) and Blue Pearl Bay.

You’ll cruise around this tropical island on board this 97 foot wooden schooner – stopping off at some amazing spots for snorkelling to discover the colourful reefs below as well as the amazing marine life that calls it home.

For those who are feeling a bit more adventurous you can also add on an introductory scuba dive for just $65 – the perfect way to discover more of the underwater world alongside a certified dive instructor. If you already have your open water dive course you can also add on a fun dive for $65 too.

When you’re not busy snorkelling or topping up your tan you can also enjoy the New Horizons diving board, stand up paddle boards or even the waterslide for maximum fun!

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