Wet & Wild Whitsundays

• Pre-trip Training

  As soon as you book we will engage with you in the development of your individualised and targeted training program. You will provide some background information to us on your current training and goals and then we will be in touch to make sure we craft your training program to suit your personal situation.

  This particular program will target kayak-specific movement, swimming strength and hiking capacity.

  Your journey starts now.

• Day 1

  Airlie Inlet Summit to Sea

  Pick up - Airlie Inlet

  Intro meeting and Great Whitsundays Hiking Trail - 27km

  Smile as you meet your hosts in Airlie Beach for a welcome meeting to run over the plans ahead. We then head up into the bush to the head of the Great Whitsundays Hiking Trail for our first fun challenge. We enjoy nature, wildlife, and views on the way down from the summit to the beach for a post hike recovery swim and first night dinner.

  This great start is the launchpad of your expedition to come.

• Day 2

  Kayak to Dugong Beach camp

  Shute Harbor to Dugong Beach camp

  Kayak - 12 km, Hike - 5 km return

  Paddling directly from Shute Harbour, we kayak over fringing coral reefs and explore the mangrove lined inner islands. Stopping off at White Rock, there is an opportunity to swim and explore, before heading across the Molle Passage towards Denman Island.
  

  These turquoise waters and islands are home to an amazing diversity of marine and bird-life including sea turtles and soaring eagles. Between July and September, there is also a chance to encounter the magnificent humpback whales which arrive to give birth before returning to the Antarctic.
  

  After a short break, paddlers cross the Whitsunday Passage, (approximately 2 hours paddling) and arrive at Dugong Beach. There is time to relax, while the guides set up a tropical beach-based buffet lunch.
  

  During the afternoon, we head along the Dugong Sawmill Track, which is an easy 1.5 km walk through coastal vine forest. Next, is the challenging Whitsunday Peak track. It is 5km to the peak and is graded as difficult. Despite its short length, this track is deceptive.
  

  The initial climb is beside the creek bed, the stone steps lead through dry vine forest before reaching lush green 'cloud forest'. This steep track reaches an elevation of 437 m and offers spectacular views over the Whitsunday islands and surrounding mainland.
  

  Heading back to Dugong Beach, we set up camp, then take the time to enjoy our dinner overlooking the sunset across the Whitsunday Islands.

• Day 3

  Kayak and Hike Whitsunday Island

  Dugong Beach to Whitsunday Cairn Beach Kayak - 8km, Hike - 4km return, Swim - 2km

  An early start, as we head north, paddling along the rugged west coast of Whitsunday Island up to the Whitsunday Cairn Beach. The Cairn Beach sits on the northern tip of Whitsunday Island, directly across the passage from Hook Island. Paddlers enjoy morning tea at the beach below the Whitsunday Cairn Walk.
  

  Additional paddling in Macona Inlet is an option, if conditions allow.
  

  In the afternoon, the Whitsunday Cairn Peak Walk is also an option. This 4km track leads through forest to a ridge covered in giant grass trees, which attract the blue tiger butterflies. The climb ends up 300m above sea level to an open rocky expanse with panoramic views across Hook Island and out to Border and Dumbell Islands.

  A solid level of fitness is required to complete this track.

• Day 4

  Whitehaven Beach and hike Whitsundays Island, Snorkel

  Swim - 2km (5km option), Hike - 2km return, Swim - 1km (2km option)

  Up with the sun for breakfast with a view we look forward to the chance to swim the length of the beach voted the world best on many travel sites, including Trip Advisor. We cater to everyone's ability. We stretch the legs and enjoy Hill Inlet lookout on its new path with three lookout points.

  Sweeping sand and turquoise waters fill our view – a true highlight of the trip.

  We enjoy another shorter stunning swim in the area before moving on to a great snorkelling opportunity and anchorage point for dinner and stories of the day.

• Day 5

  Border Island and Hook Island

  Swim - 1km (2km option), Hike - 2km, Swim 1km (2km option), Hike - 1km

  We spread some lovely swims - headland, island to island hopping and point to point - in amongst some great bay stops for snorkeling. We can our land legs on some short but tough hikes to give wonderful vantage points and views of the seas we have been in and where we will go.
  

  While we enjoy the beach and spot some of the many birdlife – including majestic sea eagles - we set up some sessions to suit should you wish for a break from the marine life and underwater fun.

• Day 6

  Hayman Island, Blue Pearl Bay, Bali Hai and Langford Spit

  Swim - 1km (2km option), Hike - 3km, Swim - 1km (2km option)

  We head west from our overnight anchor for a great final day in the water. We’ll visit the great paths of Hayman Island, stop at Blue Pearl Bay, swim with the maori wrasse and manta rays, before turning south towards our destination Bali Hai and Langford Spit, where lunch is served on the beach.

  The first swim of the day is a headland navigation that finishes over a coral reef teeming with fish. We'll stay to give plenty of time for snorkelling and discovery.

  Our final swim of the Islands boat experience is a highlight as we circumnavigate an island.

• Day 7

  Hamilton Island exploration

  We arrive into and enjoy a day of resort living on Hamilton Island.

  We will head off for a hike and swim to get acquainted with the island. Then after lunch we encourage you to take a break. You have earned it!

  There are over 60 activities available to you on the island including golf, scenic flights, snorkelling with sea turtles, or putting the feet up and drinking a Pina Colada out of a coconut at the pool bar... but don't let us decide for you!

  Don't worry - we also have some challenging exercise options up our sleeve for those who just can't take a half day off.

  The day finishes with a group dinner overlooking the water at sunset in paradise.

• Day 8

  Hamilton Island, farewell lunch and debrief

  Morning options: Park Run - 5km, Swim - 2km, Stand-up paddle board or Kayak

  We wake in paradise and prepare for a 5km Park Run described as one of the worlds most beautiful. We enjoy a recovery swim to conclude our activities and you can

  access a SUP or kayak to again be on the water in a great setting rather than in or under it with the great array of marine life the beaches of Hamilton Island are famous for.

  We enjoy a farewell lunch as our journey together concludes but this is just the start of our time together as we also go over some post-trip training programs and next adventures to share.

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