Things to do in Whitsundays

Activities, attractions and tours

Catseye Beach which includes a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming
Catseye Beach which includes a pool, a luxury hotel or resort and swimming
Hamilton Island which includes general coastal views, tropical scenes and landscape views
Hamilton Island which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and general coastal views
Whitsunday Islands featuring a sandy beach and landscape views as well as a small group of people
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Top places to visit

1. Whitehaven Beach

Subtropical Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is the most famous beach in Queensland and consistently ranks high among the most beautiful beaches in the world. Stroll along the beach, dive in for a swim and let the beauty of the beach rub off on you.
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Whitehaven Beach which includes landscape views, general coastal views and a beach

2. Hamilton Island Marina

The Hamilton Island Marina is a convenient place to launch your voyage into the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands or stopover for a relaxing stay in a waterfront villa. With spacious berths for yachts and super yachts, the marina is fitted out with state-of-the-art facilities and professional boat care specialists. Alternatively, jump on board one of the passenger ferries or charter tours that depart from the Hamilton Island Marina to explore Airlie Beach, Whitehaven Beach, the Great Barrier Reef or the Whitsunday Islands.
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Hamilton Island Marina which includes landscape views, boating and a bay or harbour

3. Port of Airlie

Boasting year-round warm weather, subtropical waters, shops, restaurants and accommodations, the Port of Airlie can be seen as a destination in itself, although most visitors come here to take a trip out to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef.
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Port of Airlie which includes a bay or harbour

4. Airlie Beach Lagoon

Airlie Beach Lagoon is a safe and relaxing swimming spot in the heart of the township, where you can play and swim in the clear waters and enjoy the pretty tropical surroundings. Known affectionately to visitors and locals as “the lagoon,” this sheltered man-made pool has been a favored meeting place since 2001 and combines elements of a natural lagoon to create an enticing and secure environment to unwind.
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Airlie Beach Lagoon showing swimming, a pool and tropical scenes

5. Catseye Beach

Catseye Beach is a perfect crescent of sand overlooking the royal-blue reefs and forested mountains of Whitsunday Island, making it a popular backdrop for weddings. Regarded as one of Hamilton Island’s premier beach destinations, Catseye Beach is a convenient and scenic spot to spend the day soaking up the sun’s rays or exploring the magnificent shoreline. Swim in the shallows, paddle along the coastline in a kayak, skipper a catamaran or grab your snorkel and mask and discover the picturesque shores of Catseye Beach.
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Catseye Beach which includes sailing and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

6. Coral Sea Marina

With its elegant waterfront village and unbeatable yachting facilities, Abell Point Marina is the premier marina destination in the Whitsunday region. The marina offers a welcoming berth to cruising and boating visitors, as well as a chic spot for callers from Airlie Beach to enjoy the fantastic cafés and restaurants. Begin your boating adventure around some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands or embark on a trip bound for the Great Barrier Reef from this state-of-the-art marina. Alternatively, recharge in the cozy seaside town of Airlie Beach with Abell Point Marina as your base.
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Abel Point Marina which includes sailing, a bay or harbour and boating

7. WILD LIFE Hamilton Island

WILD LIFE Hamilton Island is a small animal park that serves as a refuge for the local wildlife, including cassowaries, dingoes, crocodiles, pademelons and other species that tend to be tricky to spot in the wild.
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Hamilton Island featuring signage

What to do in Whitsundays

Popular places to visit

Whitehaven Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Whitehaven Beach

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

Whitehaven Beach
Hamilton Island Marina which includes landscape views, boating and a bay or harbour

Hamilton Island Marina

Cruise in for a visit or begin your boating adventure in the Great Barrier Reef from this world-class marina and make use of its fantastic facilities and great dining.

Hamilton Island Marina
Port of Airlie which includes a bay or harbour

Port of Airlie

This sun-kissed marina is your gateway to the world-famous Whitsunday Islands. Sail or drive here to shop or dine with views over the glistering turquoise waters.

Port of Airlie
Airlie Beach Lagoon showing swimming, a pool and tropical scenes

Airlie Beach Lagoon

Spend the day with the family enjoying the sheltered waters of Airlie Beach’s own tropical oasis, surrounded by landscaped gardens and grassy picnic areas.

Airlie Beach Lagoon
Catseye Beach which includes sailing and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Catseye Beach

Swim, stroll, try exciting watersports or simply recline under the shade of palm trees and enjoy the views from one of Hamilton Island’s main beaches.

Catseye Beach
Abel Point Marina which includes sailing, a bay or harbour and boating

Coral Sea Marina

Whether you are stopping over on a Whitsundays sailing trip or simply enjoying the waterfront views, this Airlie Beach marina provides a vibrant portside experience.

Coral Sea Marina
WILD LIFE Hamilton Island which includes cuddly or friendly animals and zoo animals

WILD LIFE Hamilton Island

Rise early and have breakfast with the koalas in this compact Australian wildlife park in the stunning Whitsunday Island region of Queensland.

WILD LIFE Hamilton Island
Daydream Island which includes zoo animals and marine life as well as a small group of people

Daydream Island Living Reef

Explore the great outdoors at Daydream Island Living Reef and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Whitsundays. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Daydream Island Living Reef
Airlie Beach which includes markets and a sandy beach

Airlie Beach Market

During your visit to Airlie Beach, you can enjoy retail therapy at Airlie Beach Market. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

Airlie Beach Market

Areas of Whitsundays

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Queens Beach

Visitors to Queens Beach like its beaches and restaurants, and Bowen Golf Course is a sight worth a stop.

Queens Beach

 

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Shute Harbour featuring signage, general coastal views and tropical scenes

Shute Harbour

Horseshoe Bay is Bowen's most iconic beach and a favourite for locals and visitors alike. The beach is framed by two granite outcrops which provide a haven for a wonderful range of fish and coral just a short swim from the beach. There is also a little resort next to the car park. This is taken from Rotary Outlook which is about 10 min walk from the carpark.

Bowen

Panoramic aerial view of Airlie Beach skyline and Marina, Australia

Cannonvale

Airlie Beach Lagoon featuring general coastal views, swimming and tropical scenes

Airlie Beach

Caption--- - Hydeaway Bay in Queensland, Australia

Hideaway Bay

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