Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet seen from the air

Whitehaven Xpress Day Tour with Beach BBQ

4.9 (236 reviews)

A full-day, family-friendly Whitehaven and Hill Inlet trip with southern Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, guided walks and a beach BBQ.

from A$235 /adultCheck dates
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At a glance

Choose Whitehaven Xpress for southern Whitehaven, Hill Inlet and a beach BBQ on a full-day beach-and-walking itinerary. The official booking page lists approximately eight hours and accepts infant tickets. Confirm pickup, the infant or stroller arrangements and your group’s needs before booking. It is not advertised as a snorkelling tour.

  • Southern Whitehaven and Hill Inlet are different parts of the itinerary.
  • The official booking page accepts infant tickets; confirm the arrangements for your own group.
  • Check the selected date and whole-party total rather than comparing adult headline fares alone.
Trip format
Full-day Whitehaven and Hill Inlet tour
Departure point
Coral Sea Marina North End, Airlie Beach
Group size
Indoor and outdoor seating; confirm the selected sailing capacity with the supplier
Minimum age
Infants accepted; children must travel with an adult

Route

  1. Whitsunday Islands
  2. southern Whitehaven Beach
  3. Whitehaven Beach Lookout
  4. Hill Inlet Beach
  5. Hill Inlet Lookout

Who should shortlist Whitehaven Xpress?

Choose it when both Whitehaven and Hill Inlet matter, but a snorkel stop does not. The official itinerary combines southern beach time, lookout walks and a beach BBQ. The operator publishes indoor/outdoor seating, toilets and a licensed bar; its booking page lists roughly eight hours and infant ticket categories.

What should families and mixed-age groups confirm?

Ask about the infant ticket, stroller arrangements, boarding, walking, dietary requests and your exact pickup address. Courtesy pickups are advertised, but do not assume an island resort or every accommodation address is included. Read the actual supplier confirmation before arranging an onward connection.

What does the complete booking include?

Compare the central planning fare above with the date-specific whole-party checkout total. Review the current inclusions, drinks, optional extras, pickup and cancellation terms. Do not mistake the booking page’s cheapest passenger category for the adult fare.

Which alternative should you open if this route does not fit?

For a southern beach visit without Hill Inlet, see the morning or afternoon cruise. For snorkelling-led choices, compare Thundercat and Northern Exposure. These are different routes and vessel formats, not cheaper versions of the same itinerary.

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What’s included

  • Guided Hill Inlet and optional Whitehaven lookout walks
  • Cooked beach BBQ with salads and fruit
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Airlie Beach accommodation transfers
  • Refill water station
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Common questions

Does Whitehaven Xpress visit Hill Inlet?

Yes. The current operator itinerary includes Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout after time at southern Whitehaven, subject to the operating conditions on the day.

Is snorkelling included on Whitehaven Xpress?

Snorkelling is not listed in the current operator or supplier inclusions. Treat it as a Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, walking, swimming and beach BBQ itinerary.

Can infants join Whitehaven Xpress?

The operator advertises access for infants and space for a stroller. Confirm the infant ticket, seating and any stroller request for your selected booking.

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