What to do and see in Airlie Beach, Queensland: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

CQ Adventure Flights is Airlie Beach’s fastest and most exciting tour operator. With so many brilliant things to do in the Whitsundays, CQ Adventure Flights is unlike anything else on offer. Operating a Yak52, a Soviet Air Force Training aeroplane built in 1990, they take tourists across every demographic on the Flight Of Their Life! Because the aeroplane only seats a Pilot and Instructor/Passenger the flights are fully catered to the passengers wants, without having to share their experience with anybody else. Passengers also get to set the intensity of their aerobatic experience to their comfort level The performance characteristics means that it is easy to give the passenger a gentle cruise with stunning views, or a mental aerobatic session, of an intensity that they choose. With 3 different experiences on offer, CQ Adventure Flights has a flight for everybody!

Airlie Beach's most luxurious 2 island Day Sail and new Sunset Cruise (check attraction details) departing from Airlie Beach, Australia to 2 islands and a glorious lookout. Explore the beautiful Whitsundays while travelling aboard our beautiful 72 foot yacht S.V. Sabatayn. A Whitsundays sailing and island experience for those looking for a comfortable, special, first-class and unique experience. The very professional Lux Whitsundays crew will ensure all guests are looked after and have an amazing day. The spacious, air-conditioned and well-shaded yacht will sail to Langford Reed and either Blue Pearl Bay, Hayman Island and Bali Hai Island (also known as Black Island) with an exclusive group of only 12 passengers. This day sail is all inclusive of everything including gourmet morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, beverages, taxes, equipment and more. An unforgettable experience!

This unique tour is the only sailing outrigger canoe in Australia and operates 1 1/2 hour tours on a daily basis. Sailing is a large part of the tour on the waters off Airlie Beach, Whitsundays. We also paddle and guests can help as crew if the wish. Tours depart from the Lagoon Beach, a short stroll through the township of Airlie beach.

Just Tuk'n Around is an Eco Friendly tour business with tours from 30 minutes to 120 minutes, Progressive Dinners, Champagne breakfast, Weddings and parties.

Whitsunday Segway Tours provides amazing, award winning and Eco Tourism certified, guided Segway tours in the Whitsundays. Our morning tour begins in the pristine Conway National Parks through lush rainforest, informative commentary and included a delicious morning tea meal. Our Afternoon tour is in Airlie Beach and travels along the Bicentennial Boardwalk along the waters edge. On the return journey we stop for a dinner over sunset.

Red Cat Adventures is an Australian owned charter boat company providing exceptional trips around the Whitsunday Islands. We place absolute importance on every trip being the best 365 days a year. As a fast-growing innovative family operated business we focus all our attention on quality and safety but at an affordable price. Red Cat Adventures recently won GOLD for the second year running for the best Major Tour and Transport Operator in Australia (March 2020). Red Cats are proud to be awarded the Climate Action Leaders certification in May 2019.

BOOKINGS ONLY - MUST HAVE BOOKING Meet the Wildlife at Bredl's Wild Farm and get close to nature. Bredl's Wid Farm is located at Bloomsbury Queensland (approximately 1 hours drive from Airlie Beach or Mackay) The Bredl family invite you to their property for a unique, Australian, hand's on wildlife experience like no other! At no extra cost, experience an up close and personal experience with the animals. Hold, pat and feed the animals including koalas, baby crocodiles, lizards, snakes, deer, wallabies, possum, cassowaries, emu', pigs, turtles, sheep and much more. You'll be only meters away from the fully grown crocodiles while witnessing them being hand fed. Please call or email for details.

Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a safe, all-weather nature excursion which can take you to see crocodiles in the wild in the Whitsundays. Whitsunday Crocodile Safari has been operating for 15 years and is a family owned and professionally operated tour which guarantees excellent customer service and a memorable nature experience for our guests. Cruise the calm waters of Proserpine River and watch crocodiles in their natural habitat as you experience a mangrove ecosystem. Explore Goorganga Plains on a tractor-drawn wagon train and discover the vegetation and wildlife in a freshwater wetland habitat. A huge barbecue lunch, traditional billy tea and damper, professional expert commentary from local experienced guides and courtesy bus transfers are all included with your tour. Whitsunday Crocodile Safari is a Green Travel Leader and has held Advanced Certification with Ecotourism Australia since 2002.