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     Rainforest Explorer with Whitsunday Quad Bike Bush Adventures - Heart Racing Fun - We collect you from your accommodation in our courtesy bus and take you to Dryander House, home of Whitsunday Quad Bike Bush Adventures. Relax and enjoy the great Australian bush scenery on the way.   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     Laser Skirmish with Whitsunday Quad Bike Bush Adventures - Welcome to Bush Adventures' Laser Skirmish! 'Bush Adventures Laser Skirmish' runs competitive military simulations and combat mission-like scenarios. Laser fever hits the Whitsundays! If you haven’t heard about it yet, you soon will do! Outdoor Laser Skirmish is a fast paced. high-tech combat simulation game like Paintball, but without the bruises. It’s the latest extreme and unusual team sport.   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     Mountain Plus with Whitsunday Quad Bike Bush Adventures - Its a new and exhilarating way to explore the Australian Bush - guided tours on your own 4-wheel motorbike - the ultimate fun machine! Over half of our 160 acre property is native Australian rainforest. Our route follows historic logging tracks into the forest. Sensational views over the Whitsundays from our 9 metre high rainforest viewing platform. Flora, fauna and other interesting stuff.   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     Bike n' Hike with Whitsunday Quad Bike Bush Adventures - There is no better way to explore the Australian bush and the spectacular rainforests of the area! Your tour starts with a rainforest walk in search of wildlife such as the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher and the brilliant Ulysses Butterfly. Then mount up for downhill on a 21-speed mountain bike!   More information     2 Day Sailing on Hammer- ex Airlie Beach - True Australian yachting legend designed by Kel Steinman. She is best known for her five consecutive placings in the world famous Sydney to Hobart. Now taking 22 guests on a compact 2 day 1 night trip around the Whitsundays.   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

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.