Xpress The Ultimate Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet Experience from Airlie Beach
- Airlie Beach
- Gourmet / Sightseeing Cruises
- Snorkelling / Diving
- Great Barrier Reef Cruises / Sailing
- Date Spots
- Watersports
- Instagrammable Spot
- Family-Friendly
Overview
Duration: 8 hrs
The longest-running day tour to Whitehaven Beach (Est 1989)
The main Point of Difference is the Whitehaven Beach BBQ lunch and longer time at both Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Hill Inlet Lookout is a must, with an optional Lookout offered at Whitehaven Beach.
Whitehaven Xpress guests enjoy approx. 5 hours on the island. The perfect amount of time to explore, swim, dine at the Beach BBQ and chill on the pure white silica sands.
The vessel has Upstairs, Indoor and Outdoor seating options. Toilets on board as well as a Licensed Bar service at reasonable prices.
Included On The Day
Whitehaven Beach | 2.5 – 3 hrs
– Aussie beach BBQ – cooked to order
– Complimentary stinger suit (seasonal)
– A cruise along the full length of Whitehaven Beach (bring your camera!)
– Optional guided walk to lookout
– More time at Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet Lookout & Beach | 2hrs
– More time for exploring the look-out & beautiful Betty’s Beach
– Guided bush walk to the look-out with local guide
– Guided walk to the beach – learn about the history of this pristine are
Whitehaven Beach Schedule
Upon arrival at Whitehaven Beach a short informative briefing is conducted. Guests are then ferried ashore to the renowned white silica sand shoreline of Whitehaven Beach.
As our friendly team bring the ice cold beverages and set up for the Whitehaven Beach BBQ, guests are invited to spend the first hour exploring the island at their leisure. Consider joining the guided bush walk to the Whitehaven Lookout, make the most of the iconic beach, or perhaps join the Captain at the BBQ for some good old Aussie banter!
The sumptous Whitehaven Beach BBQ is served under the rainforest canopy of the Whitsunday Island National Park. Taking your lunch to the beach instead of the picnic tables is always an option – the choice is yours.
After the BBQ you’ll enjoy at least another hour before we cruise towards the Northern End of Whitehaven Beach for Hill Inlet Beach & Lookout and a stroll down to the swirling sands.
Hill Inlet Beach Schedule
Upon arrival from Airlie Beach to Hill Inlet, a brief talk is given. We then take you ashore for a guided tour through diverse vegetation. Here you can learn about the Ngaro People, likewise the Whitsunday Island flora and fauna with signs at the beginning and also along the track.
Be sure to have your camera ready when you arrive at the vista. The ever changing breathtaking views are the most photographed in the Whitsundays.
The guided walk is optional. You can also choose to explore the beach, or relax on Whitehaven Xpress.
After visiting this stunning lookout and visit to the swirling sands, Whitehaven Beach and the Whitehaven Beach BBQ awaits!
What’s On The Menu (seasonal)?
The menu consists of:
– Prime Australian rumps
– Sausages
– Chilli Burgers
– Sauteed Onions]
– Aussie Chefs Salad
– Rice Salad, and
– Tropical Fruit Platter
Cooked to order and served under the shade of the Whitsunday Island National Park.
*Freshly made vegie and vegan burgers or locally line caught fish can be ordered prior to the day of the tour!
What’s included
Included
- Explore 2.5-3 hrs North & South Whitehaven Beach
- Complimentary stinger suit (seasonal)
- Optional guided walk to lookout
- Enjoy an Aussie Beach BBQ Lunch
- Morning tea & coffee with bickies
- Afternoon cheese & biscuits
- Experience 2 hrs Hill Inlet Lookout and beach
- Return transfers from your Airlie Beach accommodation
Not included
- Cold beverages taken ashore for purchase
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child rate applies to ages 2-14 years inclusive. Infant under the age of 2 are free of charge.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of tour, go to the departure point or meeting point and bring your confirmation to participate in the tour.
Pick up: The driver is an English-speaking driver and will not call you. Please arrive at the designated location 10-15 minutes in advance to wait. If driver cannot see the guest at the specified time and place, they will drive away immediately to the next stop to pick up the others. No refund.
Passengers are required to contact Whitehaven Xpress 48 hours before travel, to re-confirm their booking, bus pick-up time and location.
OWN Way: Please Allow enough time for paid parking and a short walk to Meeting Point B North end Coral Sea Marina at least 30 minutes before scheduled time. Meet point: Coral Sea Marina North End – Meeting Point B, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
Good to know
Our maximum capacity is 47 passengers, however we usually cap it at 37 passengers.
On very rare occasions, tours may be cancelled (severe weather, road or park closures,insufficient numbers). Should this occur, you will be transferred to an alternative tour / date,or if this is not suitable, you will receive a full refund.
We conveniently bring an esky full of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to purchase throughout the day (N.B. please remember to bring cash).
Please feel free to bring your own snorkel mask to enjoy seeing the sea life at Whitehaven Beach!
We have complimentary water for your refills and we also sell cold bottled water.
Please bring a camera, beach towel, sunscreen, swim suit, hat, refillable drink bottle and sunglasses. Perhaps a light jacket for the cooler days and winter months.
An electronic signed release will be required from all participants before departure.
We sell alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages on board, so please bring some cash.
We have two toilets on board for your convenience. There are also toilet facilities at both Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach.
We provide freshly made food made in-house in our approved catering facilities, and are happy to provide home-made vegetarian burgers. We also cater for pescatarians with locally caught fish!
If Whitehaven Xpress decides that conditions in the Whitsundays are unfavourable or unsafe due to bad weather or a strong wind warning from the Bureau of Meteorology then we will cancel the tour.
In this situation, it is not an enjoyable day to be on the water and Whitehaven Xpress will issue a full refund to any passengers.
Ours is a Non-smoking vessel, similar to any public transport. However you can smoke at Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, just be sure to use the waste facilities on this protected island.
Although not mandatory, we strongly encourage guests to utilise the complimentary stinger suits during the warmer months, as an Irukandji sting is extremely painful and can even be fatal. Check out this video for more info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prEwJDsfWMo.
Clients should note that sea travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients and their possessions, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control.
Whitehaven Xpress may use photographs of our clients in promotional material, including but not limited to social media, however if you do not consent please advise Whitehaven Xpress.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
