About Whitsundays
The Whitsunday Islands are 74 continental islands of various sizes off the central coast of Queensland, Australia, 900 kilometres north of Brisbane, which are part of the traditional lands and waters of the Ngaro and Gia peoples.
Things to do in Whitsundays by type
12 tours, tickets and experiences across 5 categories. Pick a type to see what is available for your dates.
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Outdoor activities & Adventure 7 experiences Fly and Raft Package Experience -
Cruise & Water Tours 3 experiences Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Hardy Reef Pontoon -
Tour & activities 3 experiences Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Hardy Reef Pontoon -
Day Trips & Excursions 2 experiences Hamilton Island AM and Whitehaven Beach PM Self Guided Tour -
Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours 2 experiences 60 minutes Scenic Flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef
- 1-3 hours 3
- Over 6 hours 3
- 3-6 hours 2
- Small group 3
Top experiences in Whitsundays
Tours, tickets and experiences you can book with Destina Holidays, from 12 available.
Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach Cruise
From $124 per adult
Noosa River Guided Kayak Tour
From $52 per adult
Surf Experience: 90 Minutes Private Lesson - Ticket
From $142 per adult
Surf Experience: 6-Hour Beginner Private Lesson - Ticket
From $126 per adult
Surf Experience: 2-Hour Beginner Lesson - Ticket
From $52 per adult
Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Hardy Reef Pontoon
From $226 per adult
Hamilton Island Freestyle
From $116 per adult
Hamilton Island AM and Whitehaven Beach PM Self Guided Tour
From $161 per adult
60 minutes Scenic Flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef
From $274 per adult
Fly and Raft Package Experience
From $440 per adult
Know before you go
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)1 US dollar ≈ $1.43
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +61
- Driving
- On the left
- Capital
- Canberra
Upcoming public holidays in Australia
- Christmas Day
- St. Stephen's DayBoxing Day
- New Year's Day
- Australia Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
Banks, offices and some attractions may close on public holidays, and flights and hotels often fill up early around them.
Getting to Whitsundays
These are the airports closest to central Whitsundays. Compare fares into each one, as a slightly longer transfer can sometimes mean a much cheaper flight.
- HTI Great Barrier Reef Airport4 mi (7 km) from the city centre
- WSY Whitsunday Airport11 mi (18 km) from the city centre
- PPP Whitsunday Coast Airport28 mi (45 km) from the city centre
Whitsundays travel FAQ
Which airport is closest to Whitsundays?
Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) is the closest airport, about 4 miles (7 km) from the centre of Whitsundays. Other nearby airports include Whitsunday Airport (WSY, 11 mi) and Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP, 28 mi).
What currency is used in Whitsundays?
Whitsundays uses the Australian dollar (AUD). At the latest exchange rate, 1 US dollar ≈ $1.43.
What are the top things to do in Whitsundays?
Popular experiences you can book in Whitsundays include Whitsundays and Whitehaven Beach Cruise, Noosa River Guided Kayak Tour and Surf Experience: 90 Minutes Private Lesson - Ticket. Destina Holidays offers 12 tours and activities here.
What kinds of tours and activities can I book in Whitsundays?
The most popular types of experiences in Whitsundays are outdoor activities & adventure (7), cruise & water tours (3), tour & activities (3) and day trips & excursions (2). Filter by type when you search to compare prices and availability for your dates.
