Things to Do in Airlie Beach & Whitsundays
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
All (8)Food & Drink (2)Nature (1)Nightlife (1)Water Sports (4)
Food & Drink
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)
from $220 AUD
Swim and snorkel at Whitehaven Beach
Swim and snorkel at Whitehaven Beach -- 7 km of pure silica sand so fine it does not retain heat
Free
Nature
Try the Bicentennial Walkway for sunset views
Try the Bicentennial Walkway for sunset views
Free
Nightlife
Join a hostel pub crawl along the main strip
Join a hostel pub crawl along the main strip
Free
Water Sports
**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
**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
Free
Hike the Conway National Park trails behind Airlie Beach
Hike the Conway National Park trails behind Airlie Beach (free)
Free
Swim in the free Airlie Beach Lagoon
Swim in the free Airlie Beach Lagoon (open year-round, patrolled by lifeguards)
Free
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
Free