Top 10 things to do in Airlie Beach and Whitsundays

The ten best things to do around Airlie Beach and Whitsundays for backpackers, from Viator's best-reviewed tours with value counted, so a cheap and brilliant trip can beat a pricey one. Refreshed every hour.

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Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour
4.9(3,531 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
Multi award winning Whitsunday Jetski Tours offers exciting adventure tours in the Whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach to the...
From A$130See on Viator
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Airlie Beach: 3-hour Cedar Creek Small-Group Eco Half-Day Tour
4.9(154 reviews)3 hoursFree cancellation
Cedar Creek was carved by water over millions of years into the rainforest behind Airlie Beach. After a short journey from Airlie Beach, what you find is not the same on every tour. Before you...
From A$95See on Viator
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Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach
4.9(1,109 reviews)8 hoursFree cancellation
This Tour has 2 Options - 1. Whitehaven Beach All Day (No Snorkelling) 2. Whitehaven Beach + Snorkelling. This high-speed, 80-passenger boat features air-conditioned indoor seating, spacious...
From A$198See on Viator
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Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride
4.9(310 reviews)30 minFree cancellation
Hop aboard, hold on tight and get ready to feel the thrill! Your expert jet boat pilot is about to take you on an 800hp adrenaline rush around Airlie Beach’s stunning Pioneer Bay. Packed with epic...
From A$99See on Viator
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Sunset Sail Cruise Airlie Beach
5.0(96 reviews)2.5 hoursFree cancellation
The unique part of my sunset trip is we actually sail it’s a genuine sailing experience with only 8 guests. Other sunset trips can have up to 30 passengers on board and only put up a small forward...
From A$120See on Viator
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Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
4.8(384 reviews)6 hoursFree cancellation
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which takes guests to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. The safari enables you to explore the estuaries and...
From A$150See on Viator
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Airlie Beach Sunset Cruise
4.6(158 reviews)2 hoursFree cancellation
The Sundowner Airlie Beach Sunset cruise sets sail from Coral Sea Marina Airlie Beach. Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while we cruise around the bay for two hours. The...
From A$75See on Viator
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Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour
4.9(83 reviews)4 hoursFree cancellation
See the Whitsunday hinterland like a local on this four hour sightseeing bus tour from Airlie Beach. Start at Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, one of only two or three working coffee farms on...
From A$145See on Viator
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Whisper Cruises - One-Hour Turtle Spotting Bay Cruise
4.8(116 reviews)1 hourFree cancellation
Airlie Beach's Only Emissions Free Whisper Quiet Electric Boat. Experience Mother Nature at her finest on our turtle spotting bay cruise. Embark on an extraordinary and environmentally responsible...
From A$69See on Viator
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Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
4.9(5,008 reviews)7 hoursFree cancellation
"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS" Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous...
From A$249See on Viator