Things to Do in Airlie Beach & Whitsundays

**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

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 (free)

Join a hostel pub crawl along the main strip

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 (open year-round, patrolled by lifeguards)

Try the Bicentennial Walkway for sunset views

Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for the swirling white sand and turquoise water views