Things to do

Things to do in Whitsunday Islands

Queensland, Australia

Quick answer

Start with Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing & Snorkeling Cruise, Scenic Helicopter Flight over Heart Reef, Self-Guided Hike to Hill Inlet Lookout. Then use the full Whitsunday Islands guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.

Explore things to do in Whitsunday Islands in Queensland, Australia, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.

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Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Sailing & Snorkeling Cruise

8 hours | Easy | Includes lunch, snorkel gear, and marine park fees

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Scenic Helicopter Flight over Heart Reef

1 hour | Easy | Includes scenic flight over Whitsunday Passage and Heart Reef

03

Self-Guided Hike to Hill Inlet Lookout

1 hour | Easy | Accessible via boat tour to Tongue Point

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Good first tap

Visit to feel the pure silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, sail through pristine turquoise passages, and snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef.

Travel tip

Wear a stinger suit when swimming between November and May due to box jellyfish.

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