Day Three: Exploring The Icons

Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet

Suggested Time: One Day
The Whitsunday Islands

Day three pairs a scenic flight with an on-water adventure. A one-hour Heart Reef flight reveals the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef from the air, followed by an afternoon Whitsunday Jet Ski tour that tracks along the coastline and into sheltered bays, blending big picture views with close-up encounters on the water.

1
Day three: Heart Reef scenic flight with Ocean Rafting

The morning begins at Nomads Airlie Beach, where guests join Ocean Rafting for a sixty-minute scenic flight. The route soars over the Whitsunday…

The morning begins at Nomads Airlie Beach, where guests join Ocean Rafting for a sixty-minute scenic flight. The route soars over the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet before continuing to the outer Great Barrier Reef. From the air there are sweeping views of swirling sand patterns, vivid turquoise channels and the famous Heart Reef, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
2
Day three: Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours Airlie Adventure

In the afternoon, join Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours for the Airlie Adventure. Skim across turquoise bays and along the Airlie Beach foreshore, with…

In the afternoon, join Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours for the Airlie Adventure. Skim across turquoise bays and along the Airlie Beach foreshore, with regular stops for commentary and photo breaks. The tour keeps an eye out for turtles and other marine life, offering a fun mix of adrenaline and interpretation.
3
Day three: Dinner at Eastwoods

After a day of views and on-water thrills, settle into dinner at Eastwoods. This contemporary dining spot in Airlie Beach is known for share plates…

After a day of views and on-water thrills, settle into dinner at Eastwoods. This contemporary dining spot in Airlie Beach is known for share plates and modern Asian flavours, making it a popular place to linger over a relaxed meal and recap the highlights of the day.