Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Day Tour: Family-Friendly Aussie Beach BBQ Experience
4.8
953 Ratings
Airlie Beach
Experience the ultimate Aussie beach BBQ on a Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet day tour. Enjoy stunning beaches, guided bush-walks, and breathtaking views. Book now!
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Whitsundays - 5 hours at Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island. Circumnavigate the island passing Daydream & Hamilton Island Resorts. Enjoy an Aussie Beach BBQ cooked to your liking.
- Whitsunday Islands - You can choose to make your own way to Coral Sea Marina (paid parking at South end), or select the Courtesy Bus Pick up / Drop off service from your Airlie Beach accommodation. Getting from and returning to your Airlie Beach accommodation is very comfortable on board the Whitehaven Xpress courtesy transfer bus.
- Whitsunday Islands - This day tour is an authentic “Aussie” experience! Cruising the wonderful Whitsunday Islands.
- Hill Inlet - This day tour is an authentic “Aussie” experience!
- Whitehaven Beach - The highlight of this cruise is the Whitehaven Beach BBQ with steaks cooked to order served with cold beers and refreshments!
This day tour is an authentic “Aussie” experience!
Whitehaven Xpress offers 2 hours on Whitehaven Beach (not too long and not too short), where you are provided with a satisfying Aussie Beach BBQ which includes steak, sausages, chilli burgers, salads and tropical fruits. (Vegetarians, Fish & Chicken diets are catered for with prior request). The Whitehaven Beach BBQ is prepared for your enjoyment under the shade of the National Park. Picnic tables with proper crockery and cutlery too, plus cold drinks available for purchase!
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Whitehaven Beach BBQ | Whitehaven Xpress - Whitehaven Xpress has indoor, semi-outdoor and rooftop seating plus on-board toilets and refreshments for your convenience!
- Whitsunday Island - Witness the beauty of this idyllic location passing by as we take you to paradise!
Our trusty vessel, the Whitehaven Xpress, has indoor, semi-outdoor and rooftop seating plus an on-board toilet and refreshments for your comfort and convenience!
What's Included
- Complimentary hotel transfers
- Morning and afternoon tea included
- Gourmet BBQ lunch with steaks, sausages, rissoles, salads, and fruits
- Refillable water station available
- Access to two toilets
- Stinger suits provided during stinger season
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic & soft drinks, bottled water (available to purchase)
- Winter Suits (optional & available for hire in cold months)
Additional Information
Come and experience an iconic Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet day trip, captained by a true-blue Aussie skipper.
THE EXPERIENCE: Enjoy 5 hrs at 2 beaches with an Aussie Beach BBQ lunch served on Whitehaven! Ice cold beers and drinks taken ashore for your convenience.
Participate on a Guided Bush-Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout (+ an optional walk to Whitehaven Lookout) or simply relax on the beach.
Don’t forget your camera as we cruise past Daydream & Hamilton Islands as well as the full length of Whitehaven Beach.
This family owned and operated tour is hosted by Capt Dan & crew, and has been in the family since 1989.
FARE INCLUDES: BBQ lunch, stinger suits, morning & afternoon tea and transfers from your accommodation.
THE VESSEL: Indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating - the choice is yours. With a licensed bar & toilets onboard for your convenience. One of the few fast vessels you can walk around when underway.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking or BEFORE day of tour
- Infants, please ask for one of our loan strollers (small type that fits on boat).
Location
Coral Sea Marina North End - Meeting Point B
The check-in desk is under the white canopies near the drop-off zone.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(953 Ratings)
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Jackiekx7726gn
Nov 26, 2023
Wonderful experience - We had the most amazing time the staff and crew were so wonderful it was the best day ever would highly recommend the experience will definitely go again next time we are in Airlie Beach ❤️
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813sue813
Nov 1, 2023
A brilliant day out - Amazing trip in every respect. The crew were brilliant, attentive, fun, knowledgeable- captain Dan (also cooked an amazing BBQ), Jess, Mattie and Tallon (sorry if I got that wrong?!). They told us all about the islands, what to expect and what we could see and went above and beyond to ensure we all had a brilliant time. Boat is great, not crowded and plenty of space to walk around even when at full capacity. Highly recommended look no further - even pick up and lift back with Jill were excellent too!
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426susanb426
Oct 28, 2023
Great day out to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach - We had the best weather for our day out to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
This is a small family run business and it is well run. We were picked up and dropped off at our resort which made things easy.
Captain Dan, Jill and Harry all took such good care of us on the day. Harry pointed out things of interest along the way, he also served morning and afternoon tea on the boat. BBQ lunch was cooked on the beach by Dan the only way to do lunch at Whitehaven! there was plenty to eat including a variety of meats salad, bread and fruit. You also have the opportunity to purchase drinks. You do have to dodge the Seagulls and the crows they swoop your plate if you are not careful.
The boat is well equiped and it was a pleasant ride out to Hill Inlet, you need to board a small raft to get to both Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach this added to the fun on the day. Hill Inlet look out is a steep walk but so worth the walk the views are stunning.
Whitehaven Beach is beautiful and a real contrast of colours.
I would highly recommend this tour, the original Whitehaven Beach bbq trip.
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X370mzstevet
Oct 23, 2023
An awesome day! - This would have to be one of the best ways to spend a day ever! We had perfect weather and could not believe how much more impressive Whitehaven Beach is in person than it appears in photos and videos. Dan, Jess, and Sam were all very friendly and knowledgeable. Dan knows how to cook a steak! the lunch was plentiful and delicious, the guided walks very worthwhile, but if you can only do one do the HIll inlet one, it is easier and the view is breathtaking. Not a thing to fault. We got an unforgettable day and it was worth every cent. Well worththe money.
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Nell
Aug 1, 2023
A Fantastic & Fun Day with a Great Crew. - It might be called Xpress but there was plenty of time to see, do, eat, drink and relax. The crew, Liz, Max, Harry & Captain Dan were wonderful. Down to earth, knowledgeable & very conscientious to the comfort & needs of each person. This is a real experience, not stuffy, sugar coated tourist drab, but honest & easy. We would do this again in a flash! It is a “wet deck” so expect to get a bit wet. Thongs (flip flops), shorts and a tshirt. Don’t forget your towel, cozzies & sunscreen. The BBQ lunch was delicious & all drinks are nice and cold. 👍👍👍
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Julesaussie
Jul 29, 2023
Friendly crew delivers a great day - Definitely recommend this tour, friendly crew , nothing too much trouble from collecting us in the morning, delivering morning/afternoon tea , Whitehaven beach BBQ, & dropping us off at the hotel at the end of the day. They told us lots of informative fact’s & observations as we travelled along , passing around the Whitsunday islands. Spectacular views from Hill Inlet (after a short hike) & Whitehaven beach. Crew couldn’t do enough to make sure everyone was looked after. Would definitely do this again:)
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709lorrained
Jul 28, 2023
This tour is a MUST! - Today was just amazing. This tour is an absolute must do with Whitehaven Express as everything is worked out brilliantly. Harry and Jess were fabulous, so knowledgeable about everything. We saw whales, goannas, and they even brought the sun wherever we went! We had the best time just jam packed with things to do.
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Stournavigator
Jul 24, 2023
Highly Recommended Caring Family Owned Operator - Would highly recommend this trip. In spite of the fresh SE’ly wind, Dan, Jess and Harry ensured everyone was well looked after and had a great day with an excellent bbq. So much better with a small family run operation who really care
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F8415cmmichellet
Jul 14, 2023
Amazing day tour with the best guides down to earth very friendly Dan Jess Ella & Harry thanks from Tassie guests - Had a great day amazing lunch and brilliant guides conversations were great got more than we bargained for
Beautiful
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Footprints687909
Oct 15, 2023
Great tour group to explore amazing Whitehaven and more. - What a trip it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. The service was gold class from start to finish even with being short staffed it was amazing. Deckhand Harry and Captain Dan showed us the sights with very insightful knowledge of the area. Fantastic BBQ too. Enough time to explore without feeling rushed. Definitely a tour to give a go. Near the end the crew were very attentive even having to look after a small emergency on board. Would highly recommend.
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