Whitsunday Wanderings - Sail, Hike, Explore

Your Whitsunday Wanderings adventure begins with a relaxed evening in Airlie Beach.

Fly into Proserpine Airport (PPP) at any time today and transfer to our accommodation in Airlie Beach. Check-in is from 2 pm - if you arrive earlier, feel free to unwind by the pool or explore the town at your leisure.

The group will meet at 5 pm for a welcome briefing followed by our first dinner together.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Motel, Airlie Beach

This morning, you have the option to take on the Honeyeater Lookout trail (unguided). This challenging but highly rewarding hike is part of the Whitsunday Great Walk. The climb is steep, so bring plenty of water to keep hydrated – the sweeping island views from the top are worth every step.

In the afternoon we’ll regroup for a pre-boarding briefing and then board our majestic tall ship, Solway Lass. As we set sail, keep watch for turtles or rays, and enjoy a drink as the sun sinks behind the islands.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Cabin, The Solway Lass 

Start the day with a leisurely breakfast on deck as we sail into beautiful Cid Harbour.

After lunch on board, we transfer to the island to hike up Whitsunday Peak, winding through rainforest and coastal scrub to reach one of the region’s best viewpoints – the "Roof of the Whitsundays". Soak up the views, then return to the ship for dinner under the stars, anchored in a peaceful bay.

Distances: Whitsunday Peak appx 5 km or 4 hrs / Difficult

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cabin, The Solway Lass

Enjoy breakfast and sip your morning coffee on deck as we set sail to South Whitehaven Beach. From here we'll walk either to, or from, the peaceful Chance Bay (tide-dependent). The trail meanders through secluded forests, bringing relief from the tropical sun. We then head to Whitehaven Beach South where you can choose a SUP adventure or beach-combing, and join a marine debris clean-up program to support these pristine shores.

After a hearty lunch back on board, we sail to Chalkie’s Beach on Haslewood Island for a short lookout walk and your first snorkel among colourful coral gardens teeming with fish - if you're lucky you'll encounter a sea turtle! Our highlight of the day is Hill Inlet lookout - its swirling turquoise waters and white sands are simply unforgettable.

Distances: Chance Bay appx 3.5 km (Moderate), Hill Inlet Lookout appx 1.3 km (Easy)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cabin, The Solway Lass

Rise early for breakfast on deck before tackling the Whitsunday Cairn walk. This rewarding hike climbs to a vantage point overlooking all 74 islands of the Whitsundays - an epic photo opportunity.

Refuel with lunch aboard, then sail to Hook Island’s magical Nara Inlet for a stroll to the ancient Ngaro sea caves, where you can view Indigenous rock paintings. We’ll finish the day anchored at Stonehaven for the night.

Distances: Whitsunday Cairn appx 4 km (Difficult)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cabin, The Solway Lass

Today we dive into the underwater world on a snorkel safari, visiting sites like Cockatoo Point or Manta Ray Bay, depending on the conditions. After lunch on board, we head to Langford Island’s sandy spit for a short walk, a paddle, a snorkel, or some quiet beach time.

This afternoon, we have the opportunity to participate in the Eye on the Reef citizen science program to learn about coral health and conservation. As the sun begins to set, we gather to watch the sunset over farewell drinks on a private beach, before sailing to South Molle Island for tonight's last anchorage.

Distances: Langford Sandbar and Lookout 300 m (Easy)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Cabin, The Solway Lass

Our last day in the Whitsundays begins with a hike to Spion Kop Lookout on South Molle Island. The trail leads through lush rainforest and eucalypt forest, past an ancient Ngaro stone quarry, to a lookout with panoramic views over the Whitsundays.

After morning tea back on board, we sail into Airlie Beach by 11:30 am, with a shuttle service to Proserpine Airport available to meet flights from 2:30 pm onwards.

Distances: Spion Kop appx 4.7 km (Moderate)

Meals: Breakfast, Morning Tea

Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary as planned, but please remember this is adventure travel and conditions can change unexpectedly. Weather, road conditions, vehicle issues, or the health of fellow travellers may require adjustments. We’ll do our best to keep things on track, but a flexible and easy-going attitude is essential for the best experience.

Occasionally, certain experiences or activities may need to be modified or skipped due to circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, refunds will not be provided for any missed components of the itinerary.