Whitsundays guides from GSL Marine
Local know-how from our crew at Port of Airlie, Airlie Beach: how to get to Whitehaven Beach, when to see Hill Inlet, where to snorkel and what to pack.
How to get to Whitehaven Beach from Airlie Beach
There's no public ferry to Whitehaven Beach. Here's how to get there from Airlie Beach by day trip, sailing trip, your own boat or by air.
Hill Inlet tides: when to see the swirls, and how it differs from Whitehaven Beach
Hill Inlet tide times and the lookout walk: when the swirling sand is best, how tides change the view, and how Hill Inlet differs from Whitehaven Beach.
Can you snorkel at Whitehaven Beach? Where to snorkel nearby
Whitehaven Beach itself has silty sand, not coral. Here’s where to snorkel nearby on a GSL Marine tour, what you’ll see and what to bring.
Stinger season in the Whitsundays: what visitors need to know
Stinger season in the Whitsundays runs from October to May. Here’s what that means for swimmers and snorkellers, and how GSL Marine keeps you safe.
What to bring on a Whitehaven Beach day trip: a local’s packing list
A local’s packing list for a Whitehaven Beach day trip from Airlie Beach: swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, towels, snacks and what not to bother with.
Whitehaven Beach with kids: a family day trip guide from Airlie Beach
A family guide to Whitehaven Beach with kids: which GSL Marine tour suits which ages, what to pack, safety on the boat and beach, and kid-friendly activities.
Do you need a licence to ride a jet ski in Airlie Beach?
No jet ski licence is needed in Airlie Beach for the GSL Marine Hour of Power. Here are the age rules, weight limits and what happens at check-in.
GSL Marine
Port of Airlie Marina, Port Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4015 4191 · Open daily 9am to 5pm