Things to Do in Airlie Beach & Whitsundays
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
2-3 day Whitsundays sailing trip
Sail between islands, snorkel coral reefs, visit Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet lookout. The signature east coast backpacker experience
Hike the Conway National Park trails behind Airlie Beach
Hike the Conway National Park trails behind Airlie Beach (free)
Join a hostel pub crawl along the main strip
Join a hostel pub crawl along the main strip
Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip
Snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef on a day trip (from $220 AUD)
Swim and snorkel at Whitehaven Beach — 7 km of pure silica sand so fine it does not retain heat
Swim and snorkel at Whitehaven Beach — 7 km of pure silica sand so fine it does not retain heat
Swim in the free Airlie Beach Lagoon
Swim in the free Airlie Beach Lagoon (open year-round, patrolled by lifeguards)
Try the Bicentennial Walkway for sunset views
Try the Bicentennial Walkway for sunset views
Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for the swirling white sand and turquoise water views
Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for the swirling white sand and turquoise water views