Full-Day Whitsunday Tour: Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet with BBQ
Overview
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8 hours
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Value for Money! Offering the most time at two iconic Whitsunday locations - Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, with the best Beach BBQ in the Whitsundays! Included in fare - BBQ lunch, Stinger suits, am & pm tea, and Courtesy transfers from your accommodation.
Visit both North & South Whitehaven Beaches and Hill Inlet Beach.
Whitehaven Beach South for approx 2.5hrs with Beach BBQ lunch, steaks, salads etc. Choose to swim in the crystal clear waters, sunbathe, chill or take the optional hike to Whitehaven Lookout.
Hill Inlet Lookout and Hill Inlet Beach for approx 2.5hrs, a spectacular view from the lookout and an awesome experience at beach level.
This boat itself has indoor, semi-outdoor and rooftop seating, licensed bar and toilets. One of very few fast boats that you can move around when underway!
This company is the longest running day tour to Whitehaven Beach, family operated by two Airlie Beach locals Capt. Dan and Capt. Shane, both providing Australian personal service.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infants, please ask for one of our loan strollers (small type that fits on boat).
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking or BEFORE day of tour
What To Expect
Airlie Beach
Complimentary pick ups from around Airlie Beach. Departing Coral Sea Marina for Whitsunday Island - Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet.
Whitsunday Island
Cruise past Daydream & Hamilton Islands on your voyage to Hill Inlet Lookout.
Options
Whitehaven Xpress
Aussie BBQ Lunch: Morning Tea & Coffee Afternoon Cheese Platter Water, soft drinks & Alcohol available for purchase Pickup included
What‘s Included
Refill Water station.
Stinger Suits in stinger season.
Morning Tea and Coffee | Afternoon Cheese and biscuits.
Complimentary Transfers from your Hotel | Accommodation.
BBQ lunch | Steak-Sausage-burger cooked to order | Salad and fruits
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Soft drinks and bottled water (available for purchase)
Winter Suits (optional & available for hire)
Pickup points
Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach
Cnr Ferntree Rd and Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach Australia
The Boathouse Apartments
33 Port Dr Airlie Beach Australia
BIG4 Whitsunday Islands Holiday Park
2955 Shute Harbour Rd, Flametree Australia
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort
Cannonvale Australia
Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach
240 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale Cannonvale Australia
Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach
1 Jubilee Pocket Rd Jubilee Pocket Australia
Airlie Beach Hotel
16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach Australia
Base Airlie Beach Resort
336 Shute Harbour Rd Airlie Beach Australia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
231 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable Day - Highly recommend
shettyboy11,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Went through a lot of the reviews of various different companies before booking the trip and I found that Whitehaven Express had the majority of what we were looking for at a reasonable price. Really happy with the day overall. Picked up on time and arrived promptly at the pier, loaded almost immediately onto the boat which is really modern, very comfortable and provided lots of shade and cover from the water, which other boats seemed to lack. The two lads made all of the safety instructions very clear and did their best to chat/ break the ice and tell some jokes along the way. After getting biscuits and coffee+ tea on the journey over, We got a good amount of time at Hill Inlet to go up to the 3 viewpoints and also go out into the bay before the speedboat collected us and headed off to Whitehaven Beach. We had an hour to ourselves before lunch was served. There was plenty of food; steaks, burgers, sausages, fruit, rice etc and there was a vegetarian and pescatarian on our trip who were also looked after. You then have another hour or so to go swimming or do the optional bush walk. Stinger suits were provided to wear in the water if you so wished. We then made our way back the pier and were dropped back on the bus to our accommodation on time and in high spirits. There is also an pesky on board with soft drinks, water, cans etc. really good day and would definitely recommend if you want to experience the views and beaches of the Whitsundays
Highly recommended
johnkarlok,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great, with very friendly and helpful staff. They truly love what they’re doing, which made us feel more welcome and made our experience more memorable. They also prepared our snacks onboard and lunch at the beach. Highly recommended.
We had an incredible day....
Emma B,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible day. We were well taken care of and we really enjoyed the explanations throughout the bush walks and the ukulele playing was a fun touch. Breathtaking views from the top. The bbq on the beach was very tasty. We would highly recommend taking this tour to everyone.
Trip cancelled due to mechanical fault on boat
Gren63,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Can not comment as the trip was cancelled due to mechanical failure on boat. Awaiting refund
These guys are the best!
Kelly H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic crew that made the day extra enjoyable! Sam and Kye were brilliant in keeping everyone calm as the ride was very rough, they were super caring with bringing my 8 year old their own water proof jackets, as she had to move to the back of the boat to help her vomiting from sea sickness. The Bbq was incredible so much food so many options and all fresh and cooked to perfection. Would highly reccomended these guys if you are after a fantastic day over to Whitehaven beach.
Amazing view
Isabelle K,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best cruise meal ever. They offered grilled steak. The cruise included two hikes too. One of them is Hill Inlet lookout. That’s amazing view. The most beautiful place in Australia.
Amazing trip to a beautiful location with a friendly crew.
mecelt73,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent visit to Hill Inlet and White Haven Beach. The crew, Dan, Sam and Kai were very attentive and helpful. We very much enjoyed the bush walk to the Hill Inlet lookout. We had plenty of time and we were not rushed. The swimming at White Haven Beach was great and the fact they provided stinger suits was a bonus. The BBQ feast they prepared was excellent quality and quantity. It was a bit of a rough return journey but the crew made sure everyone was safe and kept everyone calm by pointing out interesting things along the way. Overall we were very pleased with the excursion and very impressed by the crew.
A really nice tour! Our...
Yuxin L,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A really nice tour! Our tour guides are very friendly, we are very happy to spend such a lovely day with them. The BBQ lunch also tastes well.
Amazing experience
isabellelI7404MR,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Family run business. Dan, Kye and Sam were super friendly, always making sure we were alright and well fed. The lunch was such a good surprise- juicy steaks, sausages, fresh fruit and salad, also included a really decent morning tea and afternoon tea. The itinerary itself was perfect too, taking us to the spots before it became too crowded. Boat seating is also very comfy
Fantastic
Wale O,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour to take of you are looking for a day tour to the Whitsundays. The staff were amazing - Captain cokm, Kai and Sam. The experience was superb right from pickup to drop off. Highly recommended!
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