7 Day Whitsundays Sail and Walking Adventure in QLD.

Explore the Whitsunday Islands on this breathtaking walking and sailing trip. 

Starting the adventure with a walk on a section of the Whitsundays Great Walk where we’ll see expansive views out to the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays that we’ll be exploring some of, over the next few days. 

Our unique base for this journey is on the historic tall ship Solway Lass where we will sail through the Whitsundays taking in vistas of aqua-marine water, lush tropical islands and white sparkling beaches.

The Whitsunday Islands National Park and adjacent waters are part of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. The first and largest World Heritage Area in Australia. Whilst island-hopping enjoy a variety of trails, some of which are only accessible by boat and take in incredible vistas. 

Highlights include visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout as well as enjoying plenty of snorkelling.

Your Accommodation

Mantra Whitsundays

Conveniently located in Airlie Beach the spectacular Whitsundays at Mantra Club Croc, is a five-minute drive from Airlie Beach’s bustling main strip. The hotel is housed in a historic Queenslander style structure that offers an insight into the region’s heritage while also providing modern amenities. Guests will be very comfortable in one of the coastal-inspired rooms with the hotel also having 24-hour reception, a large lagoon pool with adjoining spa, tropical gardens, bistro-style restaurant, gymnasium and free limited wireless Internet in public areas.

Solway Lass Cruise

Explore the Whitsunday Islands on this beautiful walking and sailing trip, a paradise of stunning island landscapes surrounded by beautiful blue oceans. The Whitsunday Islands National Park and adjacent waters are part of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. The first and largest World Heritage Area in Australia. The Solway Lass is a very luxurious liveaboard tall ship. Allow her to whisk you away to quiet coves on tropical islands. There is no better way to island hop than to sail from one to the next using the wind’s power. Be as involved as you like with the crew more than happy for you to take the helm or tail the mainsheet or sit back and relax! Highlights include visiting Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and enjoying plenty of snorkelling.

Tour Itinerary

01/11/2022 - Arrive at the Whitsundays

Today is an arrival day. Book your own flight to arrive any time into the Whitsundays. Complimentary airport pick-ups are available from the airport to the Mantra Club Croc, Airlie Beach. Your accommodation has been booked in a deluxe garden view room. Accommodation is based on twin share (note: solo travellers will need to pay a single supplement cost). At 5.00pm meet your guides in the hotel foyer for a sunset walk to our dinner location for a hosted welcome dinner. Enjoy getting to know your guides and fellow guests.

02/11/2022 - Airlie Beach – Honeyeater Lookout, Conway National Park

TRAIL NOTES: Honeyeater Lookout 8.2km (3-4hrs). Grade: Moderate.

TERRAIN: Some steep uphill sections, good level of fitness is required.

WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy breakfast in the resort restaurant before meeting your guide in the hotel foyer for a short drive to Conway National Park behind Airlie Beach, where we’ll enjoy a steady 400m walk up to Honeyeater Lookout, this is part of the Whitsundays Great Walk. Here we’ll see expansive views out to the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays that we’ll be exploring some of, over the next few days. If the group would like to explore further, we will drive to the start of another walk within Conway National Park and take the Mount Rooper Circuit for more fabulous views before joining onto the Swamp Bay track and having a packed lunch. Once back at the hotel enjoy some downtime before being transferred at 5pm to the marina to join our vessel Solway Lass which will be our home for the next 4 nights. Tonight, we will set sail to a beautiful anchorage spot to enjoy the sunset and dinner under the stars. The adventure begins.

03/11/2022 - South Molle Island walk

TRAIL NOTES: Spion Kop 4.7 kms of walking (3hrs). Grade: Moderate. Extension options to Balancing Rock (0.35km – 12mins) and Mt Jeffreys (2.6km – approx. 1hr). Grade: Moderate.

TERRAIN: Bauer Bay to Spion Kop track relatively flat. Mt Jeffereys is on a gradual slope.

WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy breakfast on deck before we set sail and cruise through the beautiful Whitsundays taking in vistas of aqua-marine water, lush tropical islands and white sparkling beaches. Our first stop is the idyllic island of South Molle. On arrival, we disembark and enjoy our hike through Molle National Park exploring beautiful rainforests and eucalypt forests. Our walk makes its way to Spion Kop Lookout offering spectacular vistas of the Whitsunday Passage and the island fringed by the reef. The track also passes an ancient Ngaro indigenous tribe stone quarry. If you would like to explore, further take the short walk to Balancing Rock and for 360-degree sensational views of the mainland and Whitsunday Islands the Mt Jeffreys track is a must! Once back on board the Solway enjoy a lovely lunch. In the afternoon we stop to enjoy our first snorkel surrounded by colourful fish and reef. Return to our tall ship with time to relax on the deck or in your cabin as we make our way to our evening location to drop anchor. Tonight, enjoy an alfresco dinner on the deck under the beautiful night's sky.

04/11/2022 - Walk to the Roof of the Whitsundays

TRAIL NOTES: Whitsunday Peak 5km walk (4 hours) 437m ascent. Difficult. Hill Inlet Lookout 1.3km (40mins). Easy.

TERRAIN: The track is on uneven rugged terrain and a good level of fitness is required. The views at the top are worth every step.

WALKING ITINERARY: After breakfast, we make our way to Cid Harbour and beautiful Whitsunday Island. Today we will walk to the roof of the Whitsundays to witness spectacular views of the sprinkling of idyllic islands in this region. Situated in the Whitsunday National Park, our walk on the Peak track journeys through rainforests and heath as it makes its way to the summit. Enjoy lunch back on the boat as we cruise to Tongue Bay where we’ll take a short stroll up Hill Inlet with three lookout points taking in the spectacular views over the sparkling turquoise waters and white sands. Later we’ll cruise to the award-winning, pristine Whitehaven Beach which stretches over 7kms for overnight anchorage and dinner on deck.

05/11/2022 - Whitehaven Beach, Chance Bay, Border Island and Saba Bay.

TRAIL NOTES:  Chance Bay 3.5km (1.5hr). Grade: Moderate. Border Island 1km (30mins). Grade: Moderate.

TERRAIN: Chance Bay easy gradient on a sandy path. Border Island short steep walk with some steps and uneven rugged terrain.

WALK ITINERARY: Enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast on board before being transferred to South Whitehaven Beach where we’ll walk to Chance Bay. The path to the secluded Chance Bay is shaded by a mix of eucalypt, hoop pine and grass tree forest. After a morning enjoying some beach activities we’ll return to the vessel for some lunch and cruise to Border Island. This short, relatively steep walk brings you to a breathtaking lookout of ocean views and then the first snorkel opportunity today. This is a snorkelling paradise, teeming with colourful tropical fish and coral and you can snorkel alongside sea turtles which are often found in abundance swimming over the coral reef. Later cruise to Saba Bay for another snorkel before we travel to our overnight anchorage and last evening meal under the stars.

06/11/2022 - Whitsunday Cairn walk and return to Airlie Beach

TRAIL NOTES: Whitsunday Cairn 4km (3.5hrs). Grade: Difficult.

TERRAIN: Steep and challenging with a rugged track.

WALK ITINERARY: This morning after an early breakfast we will adventure up the Whitsunday Cairn track. This walk in on the most northern beach of the Whitsunday Islands and takes us through hoop pines and dry rainforest to emerge on top of the ridge to stunning views across to Hook Island. Take a moment to reflect on the beauty of this landscape and the vast oceans that we have explored on this journey. Enjoy a delicious lunch back on board the Solway Lass before we set sail one last time and head back to Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach at around 3pm. Transfers will be waiting to take you back to the Mantra Club Croc. Tonight we’ll enjoy a celebratory dinner at the Anchor Bar in Airlie Beach.

07/11/2022 - Airlie Beach

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before being transferred to the Whitsunday Coast Airport for your departing flight. The end of a fabulous journey.

Trip Inclusions:

Accommodation

Flight Bookings and management

Flight Transfers - (if on group flight booking)

Trip Coordination and management

Food

Guided Walks

Hiked Leader

Life's an Adventure Guides

4 Training Hikes

Weekly Fitness Online Sessions

Trip Exclusions:

Flights

Insurance

Additional Information

• Prices are per person in Australian dollars and include GST.
• A deposit of $650 per person is required to secure your booking.
• Note: If you are booking within 90 days of your departure date – we will require full payment at the time of booking
• Payment Plans are available upon request.
• Prices are based on twin share of rooms. If you are travelling in a group booking you may be required to share with someone of the same gender. If this is not suitable you can request to pay a single supplement, however, limited      single rooms are available per trip so are on a request basis.
• Included are 4 Complimentary Training Hikes and access to our online Fitness Sessions weekly.

TRIP COST: $4,100