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Tours & day trips
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Great Barrier Reef Adventure to Reefworld
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h+
9.2 out of 10 with 69 reviews
9.2/10
69 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Whitehaven Beach Tour: 2 Options - All Day Beach Or Snorkel
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.8 out of 10 with 117 reviews
9.8/10
117 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whitehaven Beach Purely Whitehaven Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Camira Whitehaven Beach Sailing Adventure
Activity duration is 9 hours and 30 minutes
9h 30m+
9.4 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.4/10
21 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Full-Day Tour | Air-Con Catamaran
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 108 reviews
9.6/10
108 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 347 reviews
9.6/10
347 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
10.0 out of 10 with 320 reviews
10/10
320 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Chill & Grill
Activity duration is 8 hours and 40 minutes
8h 40m+
5.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
5/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Cedar Creek Falls & Northerlies Beach Day Trip
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.0 out of 10 with 61 reviews
9/10
61 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Fly Raft Package: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkel and Scenic Flight
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 70 reviews
9.6/10
70 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 18 activitiesWhitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Chill & Grill
Activity duration is 8 hours and 40 minutes
8h 40m+
5.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
5/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Cedar Creek Falls & Northerlies Beach Day Trip
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.0 out of 10 with 61 reviews
9/10
61 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whitsunday: A Day @ Whitehaven/Hill Inlet/Snorkelling & Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 104 reviews
9.6/10
104 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: 3-Hour Sunset Segway Tour with Dinner
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 43 reviews
10/10
43 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Providence Whitsundays Tallship Sunset Sail
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
8.8 out of 10 with 155 reviews
8.8/10
155 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach - Luxurious pop up picnic at Headlands Park
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.6/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Sparkling Wine
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 233 reviews
9.4/10
233 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Segway Rainforest Discovery Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 62 reviews
10/10
62 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mackay: 3 Hour Sugarcane Farm Tour
Activity duration is 1 minutes
1m
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Whitsundays Premium Private Charter - Axopar 37 'Cheeky'
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Standard Charter Experience in Whitsundays
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Airlie Beach - Luxurious pop up picnic at Headlands Park
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 64 reviews
10/10
64 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach Explorer Private Shore Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rayglass Protector - Standard Private Charter - Whitsundays
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Whitsundays: Intimate Sailing Whitsundays
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax - ~2.5Hr Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Cape Gloucester Getaway - ~2 Hour Helicopter & Resort Visit
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Whitehaven Rest and Relax Package 2hr Beach and Helicopter Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Adventure & outdoor
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Whitsunday Islands Sail, SUP & Snorkel Tour-Small group
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
10/10
22 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydiving Experience with Beach Landing
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.8 out of 10 with 63 reviews
9.8/10
63 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
9.6 out of 10 with 166 reviews
9.6/10
166 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Lady Enid Sailing to Hook Island Cultural Site & Snorkelling
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Whitehaven Beach BBQ & Hill Inlet Adventure
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.6/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef Snorkel from Shute Harbour
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 GetYourGuide review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Tandem Skydive over the Whitsundays
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
10/10
42 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Winter activities
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Airlie Beach: Jet Ski Safari Hour of Power and Marine Life
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
9.4 out of 10 with 33 reviews
9.4/10
33 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Airlie Beach: Two-Island Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 93 reviews
9.8/10
93 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Airlie Beach: Airlie Adventure Jet Ski Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 68 reviews
9.8/10
68 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller
Airlie Beach: 30-Minute Jet Boat Ride
Activity duration is 30 minutes
30m
10.0 out of 10 with 71 reviews
10/10
71 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Preston
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Frequently asked questions
Is Preston worth visiting?
Whether you're coming to enjoy the local charm and cultural highlights or try regional foods and venture into nature, there's no shortage of things to do in Preston.
How do I spend a day in Preston?
Start your adventures with a visit to Cedar Creek Falls Reserve and Bicentennial Park. Then, tour different areas of Preston for a bite to eat and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Preston?
Don't go home without visiting Conway National Park, ranked the top tourist attraction in Preston.
Is three days enough to stay in Preston?
Book a getaway in Preston for three days and you'll have enough time to discover its most popular sights and get a taste for the local way of life. For the chance to see highlights in the surrounding areas and get off the tourist trail, consider staying for up to 10 days.
What are some activities to do in Preston with kids?
If you are after sights and tours for all of your group, check out these great ideas for what to do in Preston with kids.
What to do in Preston for adults?
Adults of all ages will have plenty of things to do in Preston. Whether you're into history, art, outdoor adventures or just love discovering new destinations, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Preston?
In Preston, Cedar Creek Falls Reserve is an unmissable spot for anyone wishing to enjoy the city without opening their wallet. Also, stroll around the local neighbourhoods and parks, and ask a local tour guide for tips. It's a top way to discover the best free things to do in Preston.
