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Do You Need A Stinger Suit In The Whitsundays?

The most responsible answer to the stinger suit question is yes, you should wear a stinger suit while swimming in The Whitsundays and here is why. Why? Jellyfish or stingers, as they are commonly referred to are present in warm oceans all over the world.  From Thailand to Jamaica and everywhere in between you could…

Why Is The Water So Blue In The Whitsundays?

Here at Red Cat Adventures, we strive to dig deeply into the scientific reasoning behind the turquoise waters we call home. As with all aspects of our tour guiding life, we like to be properly informed ourselves, in order to pass on correct information. The Colour While blue is the go-to colour that springs to…

Are There Sharks In The Whitsundays?

Sharks are a bit scary to most people but this is mainly because they are not fully understood.  The Whitsundays is home to many sharks but you don’t need to worry about them. The fact of the matter is that The Whitsundays is open ocean and sharks will come and go but we rarely see…

Does Anyone Live On Whitsunday Island?

While Whitsunday Island itself is not inhabited, there are a few islands nearby that do have quite a few people living there.  National parks have openly stated loud and clear that there will never be any development of accommodation on Whitsundays Island. Whitsunday Island is home to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, which is a…

Complete List Of Islands In The Whitsundays

Here is the complete list of all 74 of the official islands in The Whitsundays. You can see quite a lot of these islands on our multi-award winning day tour Thundercat. Baynham IslandComston IslandGaibirra IslandKeyser IslandLindeman Island (Resort)Little Lindeman IslandMaher IslandMansell IslandPentecost IslandCamp Island (Resort)Seaforth IslandShaw Island Thomas IslandTriangle IslandVolskow IslandDaydream Island (Resort)Denman IslandGoat IslandLong…

How Far Is Airlie Beach From The Whitsundays

The Whitsundays is a collective term that refers to The Whitsunday group of islands just off the coast from Airlie Beach.  Technically there is an invisible line that separates The Whitsundays from Airlie Beach. This invisible line is only located 1 nautical mile outside of Coral Sea Marina which means that you will generally be…

Airlie Beach Beaches

Airlie Beach, as per the name is a beach town that has several beaches accessible by land.  Of course, the main reason most people visit Airlie is to visit Whitehaven Beach, though that is not actually located in Airlie Beach.   This article focuses on the beaches you can access without hopping onto a boat. Airlie…

Airlie Beach Information

Airlie Beach is our small coastal town on the north coast of Queensland.  Airlie is famous for being the gateway to The Whitsundays which often leaves the town itself overlooked. Airlie Beach, as a destination itself, is mind-blowingly beautiful and full of adventure for everyone including backpackers, retirees and families. Below is a collection of…

50 Reasons To Visit Airlie Beach (IN PICTURES)

Airlie Beach is one of the most beautiful places in Australia. Not only is it the gateway to The Whitsundays, it’s also amazing by itself. Airlie BeachAirlie Beach LagoonAirlie Beach SunsetAirlie Beach LagoonPort Of AirlieAirlie Beach SunsetAirlie Beach At NightPort Of AirlieAirlie Beach SunsetAirlie Beach LagoonAirlie BeachAirlie BeachAirlie BeachAirlie BeachCoral Sea Marina Airlie BeachAirlie BeachAirlie…

Are The Whitsundays Expensive?

Accommodation Prices Airlie Beach is cheaper than staying on one of the Island resorts by a long shot.  Resort prices start from $300 per night and go as high as $40 000 per night for luxury penthouses.  Airlie Beach accommodation can be had from $100 per night. >>>> Which Whitsunday island is the best? Tour…

50 Reasons To Visit The Whitsundays (IN PICTURES)

The Whitsundays are spectacular no matter where you look. When you come and visit our backyard make sure you bring your camera. https:// Whitehaven Beach Hill Inlet Lookout Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Sailing Whitsundays Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Sailing Whitsundays Sailing Whitsundays Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Sailing Soldier Crabs on Whitehaven…

Airlie Beach Free Camping

Unfortunately, there are no official free camping areas anywhere near Airlie Beach. Wind the clock back 15 years and you could just about pull up your campervan anywhere, since then the local council has cracked down and taken that away from us.  Car parks that used to be full of people camping are now paid…

Thundercat Whitsundays All-Inclusive Day Tour
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From A$250

Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day. The three-time Australian Gold Award-winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and offers two snorkelling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Thundercat is designed for stability and speed, so it’s perfect for passengers concerned about seasickness. The day tour departing from Airlie Beach is suitable for families, couples, and groups wanting to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments.

Tongarra Day Sailing Tour From A$219

Get ready for an epic day aboard Tongarra, the ultimate Whitsundays sailing adventure for fun seekers, social travellers and ocean lovers. Cruise through the stunning Whitsunday Islands to the iconic Langford Sandbar, known for its crystal clear waters, tropical scenery and regular turtle sightings.

Swim, relax, explore the sandbar or take the short walk to the lookout for incredible island views. Along the way, our eco guides will share local knowledge about the islands, marine life and the unique Whitsundays environment.

Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard, stretch out on bean bags with chilled tunes and soak up the laidback island atmosphere. As the day winds down, sail back to Airlie Beach surrounded by glowing island silhouettes, ocean breezes and a spectacular Whitsundays sunset to finish the day.