Whitehaven Beach Tour

Whitehaven Beach All Day

Adults From $199 | Children 4+ $159 | Age 1 to 3 Free

Spend your day lounging on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach, discover the South Whitehaven Lookout, and enjoy the comforts of the boat with unlimited beach-to-boat transfers.

Whitehaven Beach Plus 1 Snorkel Location

Adults From $229 | Children 5+ $179

Get the best of both worlds with ZigZag Whitsundays’ Whitehaven Beach + Snorkel Tour! Enjoy everything included in our Whitehaven Beach Full Day Tour—plus an unforgettable snorkelling experience. 

Sea and Sky Combo – Beach All Day

Adults From $449 | Children $419

Experience the best of the Whitsundays by Sea and Sky with this unforgettable combo! Spend a full day exploring Whitehaven Beach aboard Super Flyer,  Top it off with a 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsundays, including breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, and Hill Inlet.

Sea and Sky Combo – Beach And Snorkel

Adults From $469 | Children $429

Experience the best of the Whitsundays by Sea and Sky with this ultimate combo! Spend a full day exploring Whitehaven Beach aboard Super Flyer plus 1 snorkel location. Top it off with a 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsundays, including breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, and Hill Inlet.

Originally named Susie O’Neill

Experience adventure and comfort aboard Super Flyer, a high-speed 80-passenger SuperCat designed for premium Whitsunday tours. Powered by twin Yanmar 911hp engines, it cruises at 24 knots with a top speed of 29 knots. Guests enjoy air-conditioned indoor seating, sun lounges, an onboard bar, and three bathrooms for maximum comfort. Its advanced navigation, radar, and auto-pilot ensure safe, smooth journeys. Super Flyer offers unlimited beach-to-boat transfers, guided walks, snorkelling adventures, and buffet lunches, making every tour unforgettable. Built for performance and guest comfort, Super Flyer delivers fast, exciting, and memorable Whitsundays experiences. 

Small Family Business With A Big Boat!

ZigZag Whitsundays and Super Flyer are proudly owned and operated by a local family from Airlie Beach, Queensland. We’re passionate about creating a fun, family-style experience that sets us apart from corporate-run tours. Our crew members are handpicked for their love of the ocean, nature, people and the islands Step aboard and discover why our guests leave such glowing reviews—we’re all about authentic, down-to-earth adventures with a personal touch.

Your Adventure Itinerary:

1. 9:00 AM: Depart from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach.
2. Whitehaven Beach Visit: Enjoy a guided walk to the South Whitehaven Lookout and relax on the beach.
3. Snorkel Stop (if applicable): Explore the vibrant coral reefs of the Whitsundays.
4. Lunch Onboard: Savor a fresh buffet lunch prepared onboard.
5. Return Cruise: Arrive back at Coral Sea Marina at approximately 5:00 PM.

Why Choose ZigZag Whitsundays?

• Expert Local Guides: Our knowledgeable crew will enhance your experience with fun and informative commentary.
• Eco-Conscious Operations: We actively participate in conservation programs for the Great Barrier Reef.
• Unmatched Views: Experience breathtaking scenery with fewer crowds.

Book your adventure today and explore the stunning South Whitehaven Lookout with ZigZag Whitsundays, where nature’s beauty meets unforgettable lifetime experiences.

2 Unique Whitehaven Tours From Above

After 20 years in the Whitsundays, this scenic flight still takes my breath away every time! Fly Australia Charters operates 70-minute scenic flights daily over Whitehaven Beach, the Great Barrier Reef and Heart Reef.

Taking only 13 guests on the tour feels more like a private charter flight; everyone gets a window seat and a headset to talk with each other. The flight departs from Whitsunday Airport, 5 minutes from Airlie Beach, and you will fly over Whitehaven Beach twice as well as the Whitsunday Islands outer reef and the world-famous heart-shaped reef. You will get a fabulous discount for this tour because you are reading this page and we are a local Whitsunday business.

Book Direct with Fly Australia Charters and  For Bookings and all their Airlie Beach Scenic Flight Options Click Here
Use The Code ZIGZAG for each person at checkout.

Although more expensive than the rest of the Whitehaven Beach Tours, getting your own helicopter to land on Whitehaven Beach is something very special!

Helireef operates helicopters all around the Whitsundays and has a special tour dedicated to this amazing beach. you will get a 2 hour round trip including 90 minutes on the beach away from the crowds.

Prices are $399 per person for a minimum of 2 and if you have a 3rd passenger they only pay $149

I recommend booking directly through their website which you can find here

This is a “Once In A Lifetime” tour, if you have the money don’t pass this up.

Whitehaven Beach is located on the southeast corner of Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Australia.

The closest population is on Hamilton Island and the coastal town of Airlie Beach (gateway to the Whitsunday Islands).

The island is all protected National Park, there are no houses or accommodation on the island so, the only way to get there is by boat, helicopter or seaplane.

Tours depart Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach, both these locations have an airport with flights daily from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

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10 Facts About Whitehaven Beach

1. Unlike most beaches in the world Whitehaven is made of 98% pure silica sand, which gives the beach a stunning white colour.

2. The whiteness of the silica sand makes the sand cool to touch even on the hottest days, walking barefoot is a breeze.

3. The rocks around the beach contain no silica, meaning all this sand was washed here by tides thousands of years ago.

4. All of the plants and animals are the same as you find on the mainland because the Islands haven’t been separated from the mainland for long enough for any kind of evolutionary changes to happen

5. The Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven tend to have less dense growth and dryer conditions than those surrounding Airlie Beach – like Conway National Park- because they don’t see as much rainfall as the mainland.

6. There are 10 dedicated campsites at the south end of Whitehaven Beach that take a maximum of 36 guests and 6 long drop toilets.

7. In 2019, the new South Whitehaven Beach lookout opened at the south end of the beach. Unlike the famous northern lookout, the views from the south are stunning no matter what the tide is doing, and you can see over the eastern side of the Whitsunday passage

8. Whitehaven Beach stretches over 7km with the inlet at one end and a rocky outcrop  just before a passage at the south end

9. On the far northern end lays the famous inlet with swirling sands pictured at low tide. Across the inlet from Whitehaven Beach is Bettys Beach. Whilst technically not Whitehaven, it holds the exact same silica sand you can see the entire beach with a Whitehaven Beach Map

10. This 7km Beach is the most photographed and awarded beach in Australia, continually in the top 10 beaches in the world and revisiting the number 1 spot in the 2021 TripAdvisor awards

Whitehaven Beach Tour FAQ

A Whitehaven Beach Tour should be on everyone’s list visiting the region. Here at ZigZag, we see a boatload of happy guests when we reach the beach every day, but the only way to see for yourself is to book one of these tours.

As always if you have any questions about ZigZag Whitsundays Tour, you can head over to our FAQ page or contact us on 07 4813 9007 or bookings@zigzagwhitsundays.com.au

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