 Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach
The beach itself is small but pretty, with good swimming and plenty of shade for resting and picnicking. There are several other beautiful and secluded beaches on the coast, many of them only a short drive from Airlie Beach.
Conway National Park
The Conway National Park covers 22,500ha of land between Mackay and Bowen. It incorporates 35kms of coastline and covers a large peninsula, which is made up of the Conway Range. There are a number of excellent walking trails suitable for all levels of fitness and ability, many of them starting from around Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour. Short walks suitable for the whole family include the 1.2km Circuit Track starting at the picnic area between Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, and the 2km (return) walk from Shute Harbour to Coral Beach, offering beautiful views over the Molle Islands.
Barefoot Bushman’s Wildlife Park
This park, 8km from Airlie Beach, is home to one of Queensland’s most comprehensive collections of Australian fauna, featuring koalas, crocodiles and free roaming kangaroos and wallabies. Kids and adults alike will learn and be entertained by the 6 Wildlife Shows held daily.
Proserpine
Proserpine is a small rural town with a number of historic houses and buildings, a cultural hall, small park and a large Sugar Mill.
Proserpine Historical Museum
This museum is the place to learn about the historic town of Proserpine and its development of a thriving sugar and cattle industry. There are travelling exhibitions on display and a showcase of local arts and crafts.
 Whitehaven Beach
Stretching over nine kilometres, Whitehaven Beach is a pristine expanse of pure white silica sand fringed by brilliant blue water and lush tropical islands. The beach is recognised as one of the most beautiful in the world. It’s the perfect place to spend a day swimming, snorkelling and playing in the sun. An aerial tour over the area is a truly spectacular experience.
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is the busiest resort island on the Whitsundays, yet it still retains much of its natural beauty. For active families who would like to do more than tour the reef, Hamilton has loads of fun activities and attractions to keep everyone happy.
Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience
Previously known as the Fauna Park, this wildlife sanctuary is home to native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, Tasmanian devils and frill-necked lizards. There’s also a gift shop and café on site with a buffet “Breakfast with the Koalas” everyday from 7:30am to 9:30am.
Passage Peak Guided Tour
This guided walk sets off every Friday and is open to anyone aged 8 or over. From the top of Passage Peak you’ll be able to take in spectacular panoramic views of the Whitsundays while enjoying a tasty brunch with coffee and tea.
Golf Driving Range
Take your best shot at the Hamilton Island Driving Range or get some putting tuition if you’re a little shaky with the club. A full range of hire clubs are available for men, women and children, and there’s a children’s playground, cafe and bar.
Go Karts
Start your engines and experience the adrenaline rush of driving a baby racer on the all weather track. These karts rip around the track at up to 45kmph. Double Karts are available for younger kids so their parents can ride with them.
 Scuba diving
Needless to say, the Great Barrier Reef is the ultimate diving destination, and the Whitsundays is a great base to explore it from.
Snorkelling
Non-divers can still enjoy all the delights of the reef on an offshore snorkelling tour. There’s also plenty of wonderful snorkelling right off the beach on any of the Whitsunday Islands.
Bareboating
Bareboating gives you the chance to skipper your own boat – no licence or qualifications required. However, getting a bit of experience at the helm of a yacht or powerboat beforehand is advisable. Bareboaters are given a full briefing and necessary training from staff before being sent off on an adventure on a fully equipped motorised sailing yacht or catamaran. Bareboating is one of the finest ways to see the Whitsundays and at the end of the day you’ll experience the sense of complete freedom, relaxation and accomplishment that make bareboating such a fantastic experience.
Top TEN Things To Do
- Dive or snorkel in one of the natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.
- Enjoy a breathtaking helicopter flight over the islands.
- Try your hand at chartering a boat on a bareboat adventure.
- Go on a big game fishing expedition.
- Spend a day cruising the Whitsundays aboard a luxury yacht.
- Visit secluded islands and beaches on a sea kayak.
- Camp on the beach and go bushwalking on an island.
- Go parasailing over the Barrier Reef’s coral isles.
- Explore the reefs while staying high and dry on a glass-bottom boat tour.
- Visit the historic towns of Bowen and Prosperpine.
 Events
Hamilton Island Race Week
Australia’s largest regatta, Hamilton Island hosts this exciting week of boat and yacht races every year at the end of August. The event attracts sailing enthusiasts from around Australia, New Zealand and Asia. There are 300 different races on throughout the competition, and the Friday night of race week features a Mardi Gras street parade consisting of floats from competing yachts as well as island businesses.
Whale Watching Season
From July to September
Turtle Hatching Season
January
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