Best The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island Day Trips in 2026

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island , Queensland

From $ 233.76

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable. Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon. Your day includes: - Scenic return cruise through the Whitsundays to the outer reef - 4 hours at Hardy Reef - Snorkelling with all gear provided, including wetsuits and stinger suits - Access to underwater observatory - Semi-submarine guided tour - Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea - Optional activities (own expense): guided snorkelling safaris and scuba diving

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island , Queensland

From $ 184.02

Sit back and enjoy the sea air on-board the largest sailing catamaran in The Whitsundays. With capped capacity numbers, you can stretch out and relax as Camira sails through the Whitsunday Islands and takes you to the region’s most iconic locations. Hike to the Hill Inlet Lookout, leave footprints in the white silica sand, snorkel the fringing reef and enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch with all-inclusive drinks • Sail through the Whitsunday Islands • Morning and afternoon tea • Delicious BBQ lunch, soft drinks and water • Beer, wine and cider from 10am • Snorkeling equipment and stinger suits • Guided walk to Hill Inlet and lookout (tidal dependent) Return coach transfers available from most Airlie Beach accommodation, Adults $13.00 & children $7.00.

The Whitsundays & Hamilton Island , Queensland

From $ 106.58

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 wetlands of the Whitsundays and to discover the vegetation and wildlife in these unique habitats. Your tour begins with a courtesy bus transfer from Airlie Beach to Proserpine. You will experience a calm water cruise on Proserpine River, spotting estuarine crocodiles in natural habitat, and then explore Goorganga Plains wetlands on a tractor-drawn wagon train. Your day tour includes a delicious barbecue lunch and traditional billy tea and damper, so have your camera and your appetites ready!